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 has been awarded an $819.5K research grant by a civilian federal agency, with performance ending August 31, 2028. The grant supports a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and agency priorities. Cornell will serve as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, conducting scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The work includes advancing discovery in emerging interdisciplinary fields and developing applied programs focused on areas including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

This grant award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Cornell's broad competitive capabilities across multiple scientific research domains. The contract is classified as a child award, indicating it derives from a larger vehicle or program structure. Cornell's track record as a comprehensive research institution demonstrates extensive experience executing federal research projects across numerous scientific disciplines, with particular strength in aerospace, climate science, and advanced research methodologies. The work will be performed in Ithaca, New York, leveraging Cornell's significant research infrastructure and collaborative capabilities with peer institutions.

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.