Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of South Florida received a $141,388 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), with an award date of June 1, 2026, and a completion date of May 31, 2029. Under this three-year award, USF will execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, while aligning with NASA administration priorities and congressional direction. The university will serve as a key partner and enabler in supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) objectives, which aim to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries across multiple research domains including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science.

The specific products and services to be delivered under this award will encompass scientific research activities conducted at USF's Tampa, Florida facility, consistent with NASA SMD's competitive research portfolio. Deliverables are expected to include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings, supporting NASA's broader strategic objectives and the nation's science and technology enterprise.