Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Washington received a $269,414 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and congressional direction. As a key partner in NASA's Science Mission Directorate initiatives, the University of Washington will conduct research activities at its Seattle, WA facility, leveraging its research infrastructure and multidisciplinary faculty expertise to advance scientific discovery in support of NASA's strategic objectives.

The Science program supports competitive research across multiple scientific disciplines, including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration. Research activities typically involve theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and field studies conducted at recipient facilities. Awards under this program are evaluated on scientific quality, technical approach, personnel qualifications, cost reasonableness, and alignment with NASA's mission objectives.