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 Leland Stanford Junior University has been awarded an $80,000 grant by a civilian federal agency to execute a balanced science program focused on space exploration and advanced research initiatives. The contract, effective January 4, 2025, with a completion date of January 3, 2027, requires Stanford to implement discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine while aligning with administration priorities and congressional direction. The research effort emphasizes Stanford's role as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, with scientific focus on the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while also advancing discovery in emerging interdisciplinary fields that bridge traditional science domains.

Additionally, the award directs Stanford to develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs encompassing Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. The grant utilizes no set-aside designation, indicating open competition, and leverages Stanford's extensive capabilities as a premier research institution with demonstrated expertise across multiple scientific and technological domains. The research will be performed at Stanford's primary campus location in Stanford, California.

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.