Federal Grant Award Summary

Rutgers, The State University's Research Financial Services Division received a Project Grant of $386,765 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The award supports execution of 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. Rutgers serves as a key partner and enabler in NASA's science mission, leveraging the university's multidisciplinary expertise and advanced facilities in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Under the NASA Science program, this Project Grant funds competitive scientific research across multiple disciplines to advance human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. The award supports research activities that may encompass theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and field studies, with results typically disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific meetings. As a major research institution with substantial experience in federal research administration, Rutgers' Research Financial Services Division will manage the award to ensure compliance with federal requirements and facilitate the delivery of scientific outcomes aligned with NASA's strategic objectives and mission priorities.