Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Scranton received a $174,811 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under CFDA 43.001 (Science program), with an award date of February 1, 2026, and a completion deadline of January 31, 2029. Based on the university's established research portfolio and the Science Mission Directorate's mandate, this award supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The university will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.

While specific project details are not fully detailed in the award documentation, the funding aligns with the University of Scranton's demonstrated expertise in space physics and ionospheric research, areas in which the institution has successfully conducted citizen science investigations and leveraged partnerships with other research institutions. The work will be performed at the university's Scranton, Pennsylvania facility, with research activities expected to emphasize theoretical modeling, data analysis, and field studies consistent with typical Science Mission Directorate-funded projects. The three-year performance period provides the timeline for completing the proposed research objectives and deliverables.