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 Johns Hopkins University received a $987,585 grant award from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, effective September 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2029. This research grant supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The award emphasizes Johns Hopkins' role as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while also advancing discovery in emerging cross-disciplinary fields and developing applied programs in areas including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

The contract carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competition based on technical expertise and capability. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Maryland, where Johns Hopkins operates from its main campus. This award reflects the university's established track record as a sophisticated federal research partner, with particular strength in space exploration, scientific research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The funding supports the university's ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives in partnership with federal agencies, consistent with its portfolio of grants and contracts spanning biomedical research, engineering, technological development, and scientific innovation.

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 agencys 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.