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 Regents of the University of Michigan $100,000 on November 1, 2025, under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), a Project Grant supporting research aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate strategic objectives across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar discovery.

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

The period of performance runs from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027. Work is performed in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The University of Michigan, operating through its Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Division, is the recipient organization.

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.