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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center awarded the University of Hawaii $131,726 under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on January 1, 2026.

The award funds execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and congressional direction. The recipient will participate as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative focusing on scientific research of and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, while advancing discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. The work also encompasses a directorate-wide target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.

Work is performed in Honolulu, Hawaii. The period of performance runs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agencys 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.