Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Chapman University received a $119,734 project grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The award supports the execution of a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, as well as congressional administration priorities and direction. Chapman University will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries, leveraging its established research portfolio and faculty expertise in earth observation and environmental sciences.

The three-year funding supports Chapman University's participation in competitive research activities that may encompass theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed venues. Based on the institution's demonstrated track record in earth science research and satellite data integration, the project is expected to contribute to NASA's mission objectives while building scientific capacity and advancing national priorities in STEM research and discovery.