Project Grant 80NSSC26K0798

The University of Iowa received a Project Grant award of $242,144 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 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 direction from Congress. The University of Iowa will serve as a key partner and enabler in NASA's Science Mission Directorate efforts to advance human knowledge through scientific discoveries across multiple research disciplines.

While specific project details are not fully enumerated in the award documentation, the funding aligns with NASA's Science program objectives of supporting competitive research in areas such as astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, biological and physical sciences, and lunar exploration. Research activities will be conducted at the awardee's primary location in Iowa City, Iowa. As a major research institution with an established track record of federal funding across multiple scientific disciplines and federal agencies, the University of Iowa is well-positioned to deliver the required scientific research and support services under this award.