ROSES 2025: B.7 Space Weather Science Application Research-to-Operations-to-Research

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 solicitation, which includes the B.7 Space Weather Science Application Research-to-Operations-to-Research (SWR2O2R) funding opportunity. This grant is designed to support scientific research in space weather applications, with an emphasis on transitioning findings between research and operational applications. The solicitation falls under NASA’s broader funding initiatives for heliophysics research and technological advancements.

The ROSES 2025 solicitation consists of multiple program elements, each with its own unique objectives, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. This specific funding opportunity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge and operational tools related to space weather. The funding is available in the form of cooperative agreements and grants, which will be awarded based on the merit of proposals received.

Applicants must be affiliated with an institution registered on NASA’s NSPIRES system. While NASA typically funds U.S.-based institutions, international organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds policy, as outlined in the NASA Proposer’s Guide. Some international collaborative opportunities may be available, particularly for joint space science programs. Specific eligibility details, including any restrictions for international participants, can be found in the Proposer’s Guide linked in the announcement.

This opportunity follows a two-step submission process. The deadline for Step-1 proposals is June 6, 2025, and only applicants who have submitted Step-1 proposals will be eligible to submit Step-2 proposals by the final closing date of August 15, 2025. Proposers must download and complete all required forms included in the application package available through NASA’s solicitation system. Detailed instructions for proposal submission, including required documentation, are provided in the ROSES 2025 solicitation.

Funding awards will be made based on the scientific and technical merit of proposals, relevance to NASA’s mission, and feasibility of the proposed research. The typical period of performance for awarded projects is three years, although some programs allow for up to five years or specify shorter durations. NASA anticipates funding multiple projects under this opportunity, but the total available funding and expected number of awards have not been specified. Cost-sharing or matching contributions are not required for this solicitation.

For further details, including proposal guidelines and FAQs, applicants can visit NASA’s solicitation website or contact the program officers listed in the announcement. General inquiries about the ROSES 2025 solicitation can be directed to the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov. For specific questions regarding the SWR2O2R program element, applicants may contact Lisa Winter-Baek and Esayas Shume via email at hq-hpd-swo2r2o@nasa.gov.