This federal grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Scripps Institution of Oceanography supports research on the Mariana Forearc Serpentinite Mud Volcanoes. These unique seafloor features have been identified as a potential site for the origin of life on Earth due to their distinctive physical and chemical properties. The $135,000.00 grant, awarded on September 1, 2019, has an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2023. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, a world-renowned center for ocean and earth science research, will leverage its specialized facilities, research vessels, and subject matter expertise to conduct this scientific investigation. The award does not have a set-aside designation, reflecting Scripps' status as a large educational institution. As a division of UCSD, Scripps has a long history of supporting federal agencies such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Department of Defense through both grants and contracts.