Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Washington received a $188,926 project grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029. The award, administered through NASA's Shared Services Center, supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, alongside administration priorities and direction from Congress. The University of Washington serves as a key partner and enabler in advancing NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.

Under this project grant, the University of Washington's Office of Sponsored Programs will conduct scientific investigations and research activities aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities, which may encompass multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration initiatives. As a leading research institution, the University of Washington will leverage its research infrastructure, specialized facilities, and multidisciplinary faculty expertise to deliver theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and peer-reviewed scientific publications that advance NASA's strategic objectives and contribute to the nation's scientific knowledge base.