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.…

This is a $38,498.00 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a 5-year period ending on June 30, 2026. The contract is not set aside for any specific business type.

The grant requires MIT to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and congressional direction. MIT will participate as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The grant also requires MIT to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. Additionally, MIT must develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

MIT is a premier private research university known for its cutting-edge research and innovation across multiple scientific and technological domains. The grant allows MIT to leverage its extensive expertise to support the agency's fundamental and applied scientific research objectives in areas such as quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and space exploration.

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.