The "ROSES 2024: A.22 NASA Energy and Water Cycle Study" program, part of NASA’s annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA) for Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES-2024), invites proposals to advance understanding of Earth's energy and water cycles. The program supports fundamental and applied research aligned with NASA’s Earth Science Division goals, particularly studies leveraging NASA data, models, and methodologies to explore interactions between energy and water systems.

Proposals are encouraged from U.S.-based organizations and foreign entities on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. NASA will fund research grants, cooperative agreements, or other appropriate mechanisms, with the majority of extramural awards likely being grants. Most awards will have a typical performance period of three years, although some may extend up to five years. Proposers can submit individually or in teams and must follow guidance outlined in the NASA Proposer’s Guide for eligibility and compliance.

Key dates include a Notice of Intent due January 9, 2025, and a full proposal deadline extended to March 12, 2025. Proposals must be submitted through NASA's NSPIRES platform. The submission package requires at least one mandatory form, detailed in the downloadable instructions on NSPIRES. Applicants should review the specific requirements of the program element to ensure compliance with NASA's submission and formatting guidelines.

Proposals will be evaluated on scientific merit, relevance to NASA’s objectives, technical feasibility, and cost realism. NASA encourages innovative approaches and collaborative projects that significantly enhance scientific understanding of the energy and water cycle. Researchers are also urged to review the broader ROSES-2024 NRA and program-specific details via NSPIRES to align their proposals with the program's objectives.

For further assistance, proposers can contact Jared Entin, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, or refer to the ROSES-2024 FAQ and resources available on NASA’s solicitation website. Regular updates, amendments, and new program elements are communicated through NASA’s mailing lists, blog feeds, and due date calendars.