This is a $616,817 grant awarded by the Shared Services Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). The grant is for a 3-year period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028.
The purpose of the grant is for UCSB to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. UCSB 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 grant also aims to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. Additionally, UCSB will develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.
This is a grant for research and does not have a set-aside designation. UCSB is a renowned public research university known for its excellence in scientific research, education, and innovation, with extensive experience in conducting federal contract and grant work across various disciplines.
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