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.…

Oregon State University received a $593,741 research grant from a civilian shared services center with a completion deadline of February 29, 2028. The award supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, as well as agency and congressional direction. The research efforts focus on advancing discovery through discipline-specific investigations and cross-disciplinary opportunities, with particular emphasis on the agency's exploration initiative covering scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The contract carries no set-aside designation, indicating competitive merit-based selection, and will be performed in Corvallis, Oregon.

The grant further directs OSU to develop directorate-wide, target user-focused applied research programs spanning Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. Oregon State University's extensive federal portfolio and demonstrated expertise across environmental sciences, engineering, biotechnology, and advanced research positions the institution as a key partner for advancing fundamental scientific discovery and applied technology development in support of the agency's strategic priorities.

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.