Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville received a $103,615 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the Science program (CFDA 43.001), with an award date of August 1, 2026 and ultimate completion date of July 31, 2028. The grant supports the execution of a balanced science program guided by discipline-specific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, aligned with NASA administration priorities and congressional directives. The University of Arkansas serves as a key partner and enabler in NASA's Science Mission Directorate objectives, which focus on expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries across multiple research domains including astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration initiatives.

Research activities under this grant are conducted at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus (72701), with deliverables anticipated to include theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, field studies, and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences. As a 1862 Land Grant institution with extensive federal research infrastructure and interdisciplinary expertise, the University of Arkansas leverages its Office of Research & Sponsored Programs to manage the project and contribute to NASA's strategic mission objectives during the two-year performance period.