Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Arizona, operating under the Arizona Board of Regents, received a $584,227 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded on June 8, 2026, with a completion date of June 7, 2029. The award supports a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. As a key partner in NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries, the University of Arizona will conduct competitive research utilizing NASA's space observatories, spacecraft missions, and other research platforms across multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, planetary science, Earth science, heliophysics, and biological and physical sciences.

The 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 and presentations at scientific meetings. Research activities will be conducted at the University of Arizona's Tucson, Arizona facility. The project leverages the institution's established federal research capabilities and extensive experience as a competitive recipient of NASA funding, positioning the university to advance scientific discovery and contribute to NASA's mission objectives during the three-year performance period.