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 Iowa $100,000 under the NASA Science program (CFDA 43.001) on January 1, 2026. The award supports execution of a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and administration priorities and direction from Congress, positioning the university as a key partner and enabler in NASA's science mission. The period of performance extends through June 30, 2028, with work performed in Iowa City, Iowa. The Science Mission Directorate pursues NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries, competitively soliciting proposals across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and related research categories, with evaluation based on intrinsic merit, relevance, and cost.

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