Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Mississippi received a $166,038 Project Grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. Based on the award documentation, the institution is executing a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as administration priorities and Congressional direction. The university will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objectives through the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), which supports competitive research across multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration.

Under this award, the University of Mississippi will conduct scientific investigations utilizing NASA's space observatories, aircraft, balloons, and spacecraft missions to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. Primary deliverables are expected to include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings. The award builds upon the institution's demonstrated capabilities in executing complex federal research awards across multiple scientific domains and its established track record as a major recipient of federal research funding and educational support.