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.…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been awarded a $211,475 grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. The grant supports a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. MIT will serve as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, conducting scientific research focused on the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while advancing discovery in emerging cross-disciplinary fields that bridge traditional scientific domains. The award carries no set-aside designation and will be performed at MIT's Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.

The grant additionally supports MIT's development of a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs spanning Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. This research effort leverages MIT's extensive capabilities in scientific research, technological innovation, and advanced engineering across multiple domains. As a premier federal research institution, MIT brings significant expertise to support the agency's broader exploration and scientific discovery objectives through both fundamental research and applied programmatic initiatives.

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