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 Oregon State University $249,955 under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) on January 13, 2026, 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 agency activities aligned with administration priorities and congressional direction.

The award runs through January 12, 2029, with place of performance in Corvallis, Oregon. 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. Award evaluation criteria include intrinsic merit (scientific quality, technical quality, personnel qualifications, and available facilities and resources), relevance to NASA's mission and strategic plans, and cost reasonableness.

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