ROSES 2025: B.12 Heliophysics Enhancements of Analysis Tools and Data

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has announced the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 funding opportunity, specifically the B.12 Heliophysics Enhancements of Analysis Tools and Data (HEATD) program element. This opportunity falls under NASA’s broader annual omnibus Research Announcement, which funds a range of research and technology projects supporting NASA’s scientific missions. The ROSES program is designed to facilitate research in space and Earth sciences by supporting investigations that advance the scientific understanding of heliophysics, astrophysics, planetary science, and Earth sciences.

The ROSES-2025 B.12 HEATD program seeks to enhance heliophysics research by funding improvements in analysis tools and data. This initiative encourages innovative research that leverages existing datasets while improving methods of data analysis, accessibility, and visualization. The funding opportunity is open to institutions affiliated with NASA's NSPIRES system. While NASA primarily funds U.S. institutions, foreign institutions may participate under a policy of no-exchange-of-funds. Special instructions are provided for non-U.S. institutions involved in projects with U.S. researchers requesting NASA funding.

Awards under this opportunity may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, or inter-agency transfers for government laboratories. Most awards are anticipated to be grants, with performance periods typically lasting three years, although some projects may extend up to five years. The solicitation does not specify an award ceiling or floor, meaning funding levels may vary based on the nature and scope of the proposed projects. Cost-sharing or matching funds are not required for this opportunity.

The application process requires proposers to download and review an instructions document (available in a ZIP file) associated with the opportunity. Proposers must also consult the program’s solicitation documents via the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) website. Applications must be submitted by July 9, 2025, and most program elements will require submission through Grants.gov only if requested at least 30 days in advance of the deadline. NASA provides additional guidance and updates through various channels, including a FAQ page, program officer contacts, and mailing list subscriptions.

To remain informed about amendments and clarifications to the solicitation, applicants are encouraged to follow updates through NASA’s blog feeds and due-date Google calendars. Further details, including frequently asked questions and a list of program officers, can be accessed through NASA’s science research website. General inquiries regarding the ROSES-2025 solicitation can be directed to the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov.

For specific questions about this funding opportunity, applicants should contact Alex Fletcher, from the Heliophysics Division at NASA Headquarters, via email at alex.fletcher@nasa.gov. The archive date for this opportunity is August 8, 2025, after which submissions and inquiries may no longer be accepted.