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 Arizona State University $150,000 on November 19, 2025, under the 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 to participate as a key partner and enabler in NASA's strategic objectives.

The award runs through November 18, 2028, with place of performance in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arizona State University's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (Orspa) serves as the administering entity for the grant, which flows through the university's research administration function. The Science Mission Directorate pursues research across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration, with evaluation based on scientific quality, technical merit, personnel qualifications, facilities and resources, relevance to NASA strategic objectives, and cost reasonableness.

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