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.…

Cornell University's Office of Sponsored Programs received a $7.57M cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) effective September 23, 2024, with performance completion targeted for March 31, 2030. The award supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine guidance, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The scope encompasses participation in NSF's exploration initiative focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, as well as advancement of discovery in emerging interdisciplinary fields. Additionally, the cooperative agreement supports development of directorate-wide, target-user focused applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. The place of performance is Cornell's Ithaca, New York campus.

This cooperative agreement carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Cornell's competitive standing in the federal marketplace. The award leverages the university's recognized strengths across engineering, environmental sciences, computer science, and life sciences to deliver advanced research capabilities supporting NSF's strategic objectives in space exploration and multidisciplinary scientific innovation. As a child contract mechanism, this agreement builds upon Cornell's extensive portfolio of federal research partnerships with NASA, NOAA, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other civilian agencies, positioning the institution as a key enabler in the agency's exploration and discovery initiatives.

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 disciplines. Develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.