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 Texas at Austin $594,450 on December 1, 2025, under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), a project grant 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, with participation as a key partner and enabler in the Age of Discovery. Performance occurs at the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas 78712, with an ultimate completion date of December 30, 2028. The Science Mission Directorate competitively solicits proposals across astrophysics research, biological and physical sciences research, Earth science research and applied sciences, heliophysics research, planetary science research, multi- or cross-division research, and lunar discovery and exploration. Evaluation criteria include intrinsic merit (scientific quality, technical quality, personnel qualifications and capabilities, and facilities and equipment), relevance to NASA's strategic mission, and cost reasonableness and allocability.

Participate as a key partner and enabler in the age