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.…

The Washington University, through its Office of Sponsored Research Services, has been awarded an $88,697 research grant (Contract 23-NUSTAR23-0042) by a civilian federal agency to investigate the broadband X-ray emission of new megaelectronvolt (MEV) blazar candidates identified with eROSITA. The award, issued on October 29, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of October 28, 2026, represents funding for scientific research contributing to the agency's broader exploration initiative and balanced science program. The contract carries no small business set-aside designation and will be performed at the university's University City, Missouri location.

This grant aligns with the funding agency's multidisciplinary research objectives, which encompass scientific exploration of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, as well as advancement in emerging cross-disciplinary fields. The research leverages eROSITA satellite observations to study high-energy astrophysical phenomena, supporting the agency's commitment to discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, while advancing discovery in fundamental space science and contributing to broader exploration and applied science initiatives.

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.