Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received a $100,838 Project Grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The award supports UAH's 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 Congressional direction. As a key partner and enabler within NASA's research ecosystem, UAH will contribute to the agency's Strategic Goal 1 of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries across one or more of SMD's primary research domains, which include astrophysics research, biological and physical sciences in space environments, Earth system science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration and discovery initiatives.

The award leverages UAH's established research infrastructure and expertise in systems engineering, digital engineering, STEM education, and scientific investigation across physical sciences, engineering, and biotechnology. Work will be performed at UAH's campus location in Huntsville, Alabama, positioning the institution to collaborate with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and support the agency's broader research mission through competitive, merit-based science activities. The modest funding amount is consistent with NASA's typical grant portfolio, where awards range from approximately $45,000 to $584,000 for Project Grants across the Science Mission Directorate.