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.…

Northern Arizona University received a $898,981 research grant award from a civilian federal agency (via its Shared Services Center) with an ultimate completion date of November 14, 2027. The grant supports 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 participation in the agency's exploration initiative focused on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, as well as advancement in emerging cross-disciplinary fields. The contract includes development of applied programs targeting Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness, with an additional focus on engaging citizen scientists for inclusive Earth systems monitoring. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.

NAU, a public research university in Flagstaff, Arizona designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Native American-serving nontribal institution, brings extensive federal research and technical expertise to this engagement. The university has a demonstrated track record delivering sophisticated scientific research across planetary science, environmental monitoring, and technical consulting with federal partners including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Geological Survey. This grant award leverages NAU's capabilities in advanced scientific research and interdisciplinary collaboration to support the agency's strategic exploration and applied science objectives.

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.