Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The University of Maryland Baltimore County received a $103,154 Project Grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center under the Science program (CFDA 43.001) with an award date of May 12, 2026, and a completion date of May 11, 2027. The award supports the 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 direction from Congress. This project positions UMBC as a key partner and enabler within NASA's Science Mission Directorate objectives.

Under this one-year project, UMBC will contribute specialized scientific research and technical expertise across its established domains, which may include astrophysics, Earth science, quantum science, biomedical applications, and advanced computational research. The deliverables are expected to advance NASA's strategic objective of expanding human knowledge through new scientific discoveries, with outputs likely encompassing theoretical modeling, data analysis, laboratory experiments, and publication of results in peer-reviewed venues. The award reflects UMBC's demonstrated capacity as a prolific federal research institution capable of delivering high-quality scientific investigations that support national priorities in scientific discovery and technology innovation.