Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Johns Hopkins University received a $172,148 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), with an award date of June 1, 2026 and completion date of May 31, 2030. Based on the program description and Johns Hopkins' documented research portfolio, this award supports a balanced science program aligned with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) discipline-specific guidance and Congressional priorities. The institution will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries, conducting research activities at its Baltimore, Maryland location.

While specific research details are not explicitly delineated in the award description, Johns Hopkins' recent track record under NASA's Science program demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines including planetary science, lunar exploration, Earth science, and space science investigations. The four-year project grant period will enable the university to execute competitive research consistent with NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities, with deliverables likely encompassing theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory and field studies, and peer-reviewed publications advancing NASA's scientific mission objectives.