Grant For Research 80NSSC25K0360
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- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a $723,441 research grant from a civilian federal agency effective January 1, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2027. This award carries no set-aside designation and supports a balanced science program aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine guidance, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The...
- The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a research grant award valued at $78,281 from a civilian federal agency with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2026. The grant supports execution of a balanced science program guided by discipline-specific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, in alignment with administration priorities and congressional...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, received a $460,437 research grant award effective January 1, 2021, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026. This grant supports a multi-year ground-based observational project focused on Solar System observations, consistent with SAO's extensive portfolio of federally-funded astrophysical research. The work will be performed at SAO's primary facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, was awarded a $727,026 research grant on October 7, 2024, to develop powerful X-ray diagnostics capabilities for the next generation of major astronomical observatories. This civilian research grant, designated 23-ADSPS23-0047, extends through October 6, 2027, and will be performed at SAO's Cambridge, Massachusetts facility. The award supports SAO's core mission of advancing astronomical...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory division, has been awarded a $84,252 grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research on the demographics of compact object populations in Messier 81. As the prime grantee, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory will leverage its expertise in astrophysics and solar physics to conduct the study advancing knowledge in these fields. The completion date for the research is...
- The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), was awarded an $90,000 research grant by a civilian federal agency effective August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026. This grant supports SAO's participation as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The award also encompasses the execution of a balanced science program aligned with...
- This is a $36,613 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The grant, titled "DISK DETECTIVE V2.0 IDENTIFYING UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTELLAR DISKS VIA CITIZEN SCIENCE", is for research and is set to run until May 7, 2025. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a non-profit organization that conducts scientific research, instrumentation development, and data...
- This is a $830,544.00 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a division of the Smithsonian Institution, for a research project titled "Intra-Seasonal Variability of the Tropical Cloud Belt and the Associated Atmospheric Waves." The grant supports scientific research and has a period of performance from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The Smithsonian Institution is a non-profit organization that...
- The Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory has been awarded a $41,000 grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center. As the prime grantee, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory will leverage its expertise in astrophysics, solar physics, and Earth's atmosphere to conduct research advancing knowledge in these scientific fields. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. Through its grant programs focused on space technology,...
- This $249,795.91 federal grant was awarded to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center. The grant is for the "Confirmation and Characterization of Small TESS Planets 2023" research project, which does not have a set-aside designation. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a non-profit organization that conducts scientific research, instrumentation...
The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a $221,642 research grant award with an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2028. This grant, categorized as a non-set-aside award, was issued by a civilian federal agency and represents support for executing a balanced science program informed by discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. The award aims to position the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory as a key partner and enabler in advancing scientific research across multiple domains. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, a non-profit research organization serving as a trust instrumentality of the U.S. government, is well-positioned to fulfill this award based on its extensive track record in advanced scientific research, instrumentation development, and technical support. The organization has demonstrated expertise in astrophysics, solar physics, planetary science, and heliophysics through previous collaborative partnerships with institutions including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and leading universities. This grant aligns with the Observatory's broader mission to expand human knowledge through cutting-edge research and technological innovation across space science domains.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $148.5k | 8/15/25 | ||
| Not listed | Not listed | $148.5k | 8/15/25 |