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 Winston-Salem State University $295,563 on January 1, 2026, under the NASA Science program (CFDA 43.001) to execute 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, and to participate as a key partner and enabler in the age of scientific discovery.

The award runs through December 31, 2027, with performance taking place in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Science Mission Directorate pursues NASA's strategic objectives through aircraft, balloon, and spaceflight programs, competitively soliciting proposals across multiple research domains including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, multi- or cross-division research, and lunar discovery and exploration.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the age