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 University of Michigan, through its Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, received a $199,000 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on March 1, 2025, with a completion date of February 29, 2028. This award supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, positioning the University of Michigan as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiatives focused on scientific research conducted on and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond.

Under this funding, the University of Michigan will advance discovery in emerging scientific fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary research opportunities between traditional science disciplines. The award supports the development of a directorate-wide, target-user-focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather research, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. Research activities will be conducted at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor facility, leveraging the institution's extensive academic infrastructure and interdisciplinary expertise to deliver cutting-edge scientific solutions aligned with NASA's strategic objectives and congressional direction.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency S 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