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 San Diego State University Research Foundation received a $591,277 research grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, with a performance location in San Diego, California and a completion date of March 11, 2028. This non-set-aside grant supports the foundation's participation in a balanced science program that emphasizes discipline-specific research guidance aligned with National Academies recommendations, agency administration priorities, and congressional direction. The award positions the foundation as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while also advancing discovery in emerging interdisciplinary fields and developing applied programs in Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

The San Diego State University Research Foundation, a minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution auxiliary organization, brings substantial federal research experience to this engagement. As an established prime contractor with the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, NASA, and the Department of Energy, the foundation demonstrates capability across diverse scientific disciplines including geosciences, environmental research, engineering, and health sciences. The foundation's existing portfolio includes significant research initiatives such as a $20 million indefinite delivery contract with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for the Hispanic Community Health Study, positioning the organization to effectively manage complex, multi-year research programs and deliver the integrated scientific and analytical services required under this grant.

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.