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.…

Clemson University's Division of Research received a $98,982 grant award from a civilian federal agency (operating through its Shared Services Center) with a completion date of February 28, 2027. This non-set-aside research grant supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, agency administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The work encompasses scientific research related to lunar exploration, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond missions, positioning Clemson as a key partner in the agency's broader exploration initiative while advancing discovery across cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional scientific disciplines.

Beyond the core research objectives, the grant requires development of a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. This award reflects Clemson University's established track record as a premier research partner for federal agencies, with demonstrated expertise spanning advanced materials, engineering, atmospheric sciences, and space exploration. The university brings extensive experience delivering specialized research and development services across multiple scientific domains, supporting national priorities in science, technology, and innovation through competitive federal procurement processes.

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.