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.…

Clemson University's Division of Research was awarded a $376,189 research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, with performance in Clemson, South Carolina and completion targeted for March 31, 2027. This non-set-aside grant supports execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The work encompasses participation in the agency's exploration initiative with emphasis on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while advancing discovery in emerging cross-disciplinary fields and developing applied programs in areas such as Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

Clemson University brings substantial federal contracting and research experience to this engagement, having demonstrated expertise across advanced materials, engineering, agricultural sciences, nuclear physics, atmospheric sciences, and space exploration through previous awards from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and other federal agencies. The university's established track record in space exploration research and scientific program management, combined with its capabilities in emerging technology development and cross-disciplinary collaboration, positions it as a key research partner for advancing the government's strategic priorities in lunar and planetary exploration.

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