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 Regents of the University of Michigan has been awarded a $769,152 grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center to execute a balanced science program aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine discipline-specific guidance and congressional direction. The award supports the university's participation as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. Additionally, the grant funds advancement of discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines and development of a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

The grant is structured as a research funding award with a completion date of April 30, 2028, and carries no set-aside designation. Performance will be conducted at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor, MI campus through the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Division. Given the University of Michigan's extensive track record as a leading research institution with annual research expenditures exceeding $1.77 billion and demonstrated expertise across multiple scientific domains including space science, engineering, and applied research, the institution is well-positioned to deliver the interdisciplinary research and scientific advancement objectives outlined in this award.

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.