24-PIMOVE24-0024 constraining the origin and timescale of lunar MG-suite magmatism

William Marsh Rice University received a $376,674 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) awarded July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The grant funds research titled "Constraining the Origin and Timescale of Lunar Mg-Suite Magmatism," which supports NASA's lunar exploration initiative and strategic objective to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries. The research will be conducted at Rice University's facility in Houston, Texas, and contributes to the agency's science program focused on understanding lunar geology and supporting exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The project represents part of NASA's competitive Science Mission Directorate portfolio, which supports diverse planetary science research across academic institutions. Awards under this program are evaluated on scientific quality, technical merit, personnel qualifications, facility resources, and relevance to NASA's strategic objectives. The three-year performance period aligns with typical NASA science grant timelines, enabling sustained investigation into lunar magmatism through theoretical modeling, data analysis, and laboratory experiments conducted by Rice University researchers and their collaborative partners.