Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Wisconsin System, operating through its Madison division, received a $124,963 project grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) for the period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The award supports scientific research aligned with NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. While the specific research focus is not detailed in the award documentation, the university's demonstrated expertise spans multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and biological and physical sciences conducted through space observatories, aircraft, and spacecraft missions. The project will be performed at the recipient's facilities in Madison, Wisconsin.

The Science program through NASA's Science Mission Directorate competitively solicits and funds research proposals evaluated on intrinsic merit (scientific quality, technical approach, personnel qualifications, and resources), relevance to NASA's mission objectives, and cost reasonableness. Primary deliverables under such awards typically include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences. As a premier research institution with substantial federal research capacity, the University of Wisconsin System will execute this project in accordance with NASA grant and cooperative agreement procedures and evaluation standards established in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual.