Project Grant 80NSSC26K0437
- Louisiana State University (LSU) received a $1.815 million Cooperative Agreement award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM), CFDA 43.008, effective June 10, 2025 through June 9, 2029. Under the Louisiana Space Grant Opportunities in NASA STEM program, LSU will deliver comprehensive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development services designed to attract diverse student populations to...
- This NASA Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) Project Grant award of $223,941 to Louisiana State University (LSU) supports research titled "CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF M DWARFS AND THEIR ROCKY EXOPLANETS TO IMPROVE CHARACTERIZATION IN THE TESS JWST ERA". The award, running from June 2024 through June 2027, will fund LSU's work to advance scientific understanding of M dwarf stars and their exoplanets through theoretical modeling, data analysis, and laboratory experiments. This research...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Louisiana State University received a $545,315 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2028. The award supports advanced numerical simulations and computational research investigating transient phenomena in the high-redshift universe, specifically focusing on pulsational pair-instability...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Louisiana Tech University received a $148,774 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through its Shared Services Center, under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Louisiana State University a $326,815 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to operate a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site focused on research in physics and astronomy. The grant period runs from March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025. As the primary awardee, LSU will utilize the funding to support undergraduate students in conducting research projects with LSU faculty in physics and astronomy...
- Louisiana State University received a $1,210,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Physics to support the LIGO INSTRUMENT AND DATA CHARACTERIZATION project from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The award is being used to support activities under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049), which aims to promote progress in these scientific fields and strengthen the national scientific enterprise through increasing knowledge and...
- This $374,699 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) will fund a 4-year collaborative research program led by investigators at Louisiana State University, Harvard University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and University of Maryland, College Park. The research aims to improve the understanding of explosive transients in the distant universe by...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Louisiana State University received a $299,992 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) beginning July 1, 2025 and concluding June 30, 2028. The award supports the development of novel computational techniques for geometric control and optimization, specifically advancing unfitted finite element methods (FEMs) to create robust numerical...
- This $174,633 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001 - Science) supports The Washington University in executing a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies and priorities from Congress. The award enables the university to participate as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. The grant advances...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) Project Grant award of $200,198 to Louisiana State University (LSU) supports research on developing robotic construction technologies using 3D printed waterless concrete made from in-situ lunar and Martian materials. The two-year project aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the impacts of high-temperature sulfur concrete printing process parameters and extreme environmental conditions on the performance of 3D...
Louisiana State University received a $355,536 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded February 5, 2026, with a completion date of February 4, 2028. The grant supports the ACROSS initiative, which pursues three primary objectives: improving access to NASA's astronomical observatories for the general observing community, enhancing coordination and agility of cross-observatory workflows, and maximizing the scientific return of NASA's observational assets. Research and implementation activities will be conducted at LSU's Baton Rouge, Louisiana facility. The project aligns with NASA's Science Mission Directorate strategic goal to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries by facilitating broader engagement with NASA's space observatories and improving the operational efficiency of multi-observatory scientific research. Through this award, LSU will develop capabilities and infrastructure that enhance how the broader STEM research community accesses and utilizes NASA's astronomical observation resources.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $355.5k | 3/4/26 |