Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Oklahoma's Office of Research Administration received a $213,936 Project Grant from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) awarded on July 15, 2026, with a completion date of July 14, 2029. Based on the grant program's scope, this award supports scientific research aligned with NASA's strategic objective to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries. The specific research focus falls within one of SMD's six primary research domains: astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth system science, heliophysics, planetary science, or lunar discovery and exploration. The award supports the university's capability to conduct competitive, merit-based research across these disciplines at its Norman, Oklahoma location.

As a major research institution with extensive experience managing federal science awards, the University of Oklahoma will execute this project consistent with NASA's grant administration requirements outlined in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM). The research will be evaluated on intrinsic merit, relevance to NASA's mission objectives, and cost reasonableness. Given the institution's track record managing $43.8 million in combined potential value across 215 prior NASA Shared Services Center awards, the university's Office of Research Administration will administer the award through its established federal grant management infrastructure and subcontractor network.