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.…

This federal contract award to Vanderbilt University, a prestigious private research university, is a $580,189 grant for research from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The contract is not set aside for any specific business type.

The contract requires Vanderbilt to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. Vanderbilt will participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The university will also advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines, and develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

This contract award demonstrates Vanderbilt's extensive capabilities and track record of delivering high-quality research and analytical services to support critical national priorities across various federal agencies.

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.