Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Michigan's Regents, through its Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, received a Project Grant of $129,867 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), awarded August 1, 2026, with completion by July 31, 2029. This three-year award supports a balanced science program aligned with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and congressional directives, positioning the university as a key partner and enabler for NASA's scientific initiatives.

While the specific research focus is not detailed in the award description, the funding supports research activities consistent with NASA's Science Mission Directorate objectives across areas such as astrophysics, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, biological and physical sciences, and lunar exploration. The research will be conducted at the university's Ann Arbor, Michigan facilities and is expected to deliver scientific outputs including theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and peer-reviewed publications—all integral to advancing NASA's strategic goal of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.