Federal Project Grant Award Summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), through its Office of Research Administration, received a $236,233 project grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), effective June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The award supports UCLA's execution of 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 federal research partner, UCLA will serve as an enabler and participant in NASA's strategic initiatives to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries.

Under this award, UCLA will conduct scientific research activities utilizing its established research capabilities, facilities, and faculty expertise across multiple scientific disciplines including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science. The research will generate primary deliverables typical of NASA Science Mission Directorate-funded activities, including theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and peer-reviewed publications, directly supporting NASA's mission objectives and contributing to the nation's scientific knowledge base.