Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of California San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography received a $119,608 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) awarded on April 16, 2026, with a completion date of April 15, 2029. Based on the award description, the institution will execute 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. The funding supports Scripps' participation as a key partner and enabler in NASA's science initiatives, leveraging the institution's extensive research infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and multidisciplinary scientific expertise.

As a premier oceanographic and earth science research center, Scripps Institution of Oceanography will apply its capabilities in oceanography, climate science, environmental monitoring, marine biology, geophysics, and planetary exploration to advance NASA's Science Mission Directorate objectives. The institution's research outputs under this award will likely include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and peer-reviewed publications consistent with NASA's Science program requirements. This three-year project grant represents continued federal investment in Scripps' capacity to conduct competitive research that expands human knowledge through new scientific discoveries in support of NASA's strategic goals.