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.…

Texas Tech University System received a $70,000 research grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, with performance completion targeted for May 18, 2026. The grant supports a balanced science program encompassing discipline-specific research guidance aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommendations, agency administration priorities, and Congressional direction. Primary focus areas include participation in the agency's exploration initiative with emphasis on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, alongside advancement in emerging cross-disciplinary fields that leverage opportunities between traditional science domains.

The grant further supports the development of applied programs with a target-user focused approach, including Earth science applications, space weather research, planetary defense, and space situational awareness initiatives. The award was made without set-aside designation through open competition, reflecting Texas Tech University System's competitive capabilities as a comprehensive public research institution. Performance of the work will be conducted at the university's primary campus located in Lubbock, Texas.

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