Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) received a $280,315 Project Grant award from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) on May 5, 2026, with a completion date of May 4, 2030. Based on WHOI's institutional capabilities and focus areas, this award supports oceanographic research aligned with NASA's Earth system science objectives, which address major components of the Earth system including oceans, atmosphere, ice, and life processes. WHOI's research portfolio encompasses marine biological and chemical research spanning climate dynamics, harmful algal bloom monitoring, sea ice dynamics, and nutrient cycling—all areas directly relevant to NASA's Earth science mission.

The award leverages WHOI's extensive infrastructure and expertise in oceanographic research platforms, advanced analytical instrumentation, and specialized scientific services. As one of the world's largest independent oceanographic research institutions, WHOI operates research vessels (R/V Atlantis and R/V Neil Armstrong), manages multiinstitutional research networks, and provides sophisticated data collection capabilities. The project is performed at WHOI's location in Woods Hole, Falmouth, Massachusetts, and represents continued federal investment in the institution's capacity to deliver marine science research and analytical services that support NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through scientific discoveries.