Federal Project Grant Award Summary

San Jose State University Research Foundation received a $121,209 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2031. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administrative priorities and direction from Congress. The research will be conducted at the Foundation's facility in San Jose, California.

The Science program competitively solicits and funds research across multiple scientific disciplines to advance NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. The program supports investigations utilizing NASA's space observatories, aircraft, balloons, and spacecraft missions across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration. Research deliverables typically include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory and field studies, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Given San Jose State University Research Foundation's demonstrated expertise in NASA-funded research initiatives and its capacity as a minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution, the award represents investment in scientific research while supporting graduate and undergraduate student training.