Federal Grant Award Summary

Michigan State University received a $150,000 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2030. The award supports the university's execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and direction from Congress. As a key partner and enabler for NASA's strategic objectives, Michigan State University will contribute to advancing human knowledge through scientific discoveries across NASA's research domains, which may encompass astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration initiatives.

The university's extensive research capabilities and track record as a premier research institution position it to deliver scientific investigations utilizing NASA's space observatories, spacecraft missions, and related research methodologies. Primary deliverables under this award are expected to include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. Michigan State University's participation aligns with NASA's competitive research solicitation processes and evaluation criteria focused on scientific quality, technical merit, personnel qualifications, available resources, and cost reasonableness.