Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Arizona received a $312,223 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective February 20, 2026, through February 19, 2029. Based on the award description, the institution will execute a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, while serving as a key partner in NASA's scientific research initiatives. The University of Arizona, a prominent public research institution and Hispanic Serving Institution recognized for expertise across astrophysics, planetary science, biomedical sciences, and engineering disciplines, is well-positioned to deliver theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and field studies consistent with NASA's strategic objectives to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries.

The award supports research activities to be conducted at the University of Arizona's Tucson, Arizona facility. Given NASA's Science Mission Directorate's portfolio emphasis on competitive research across multiple scientific disciplines and the university's demonstrated track record securing federal funding across diverse research areas, this award likely funds specialized scientific research and related services that advance NASA's mission priorities while contributing to the nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research enterprise.