Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress.…

The University of Maryland, College Park, operating through its Office of Research Administration & Advancement, has been awarded a cooperative agreement valued at $384,412 with a performance period extending through January 31, 2028. The award, executed by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center and dated February 1, 2025, supports a balanced science program grounded in discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in alignment with administration priorities and Congressional direction. The university will serve as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, conducting scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while advancing discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional scientific domains. No set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting the university's competitive technical capabilities.

This cooperative agreement positions the University of Maryland to contribute to the federal government's space exploration and scientific discovery objectives, leveraging the institution's extensive research infrastructure and faculty expertise. The work reflects the university's demonstrated track record as a research-intensive land-grant institution capable of delivering sophisticated scientific and engineering services across multiple domains. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional contract, indicating a collaborative partnership model in which both the university and the federal agency will work jointly toward the achievement of research objectives aligned with national exploration and scientific advancement priorities.

Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress. Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency s exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the moon, lunar orbit, mars, and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science.