Federal Grant Award Summary

Chapman University received a $173,023 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded April 1, 2026, with completion targeted for March 31, 2029. The award supports execution of a balanced science program guided by discipline-specific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with NASA administration priorities and Congressional direction. As a key partner and enabler within the federal research enterprise, Chapman University will conduct scientific research activities that contribute to NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.

The specific research activities and deliverables under this award are expected to include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals consistent with NASA Science Mission Directorate funding mechanisms. Chapman University's established research portfolio in earth observation, environmental sciences, and satellite data analysis positions the institution to execute research initiatives across the broad scientific domains supported by the Science program, including earth science research, biological and physical sciences, and related cross-divisional activities that may engage graduate students and learners.