Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison received a $302,825 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded on March 19, 2026, with a completion date of March 18, 2029. Based on the grant program's scope, this award supports competitive scientific research aligned with NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. The specific research focus aligns with NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities, which encompass astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration initiatives.

Under this three-year project grant, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is expected to deliver scientific products consistent with NASA's Science program requirements, including theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and field studies utilizing NASA's space observatories, aircraft, and spacecraft missions. Research outcomes will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at scientific meetings, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the selected scientific discipline. The award reflects NASA's confidence in the institution's technical capabilities, personnel qualifications, and available resources to achieve the proposed research objectives within the specified funding and timeline parameters.