ROSES 2025: A.25 TROPICS Science Team

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 omnibus Research Announcement. One of the program elements within this solicitation is the A.25 TROPICS Science Team opportunity, which invites proposals for research under NASA’s Earth Science Division. This funding opportunity supports scientific investigations related to the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission. The research aims to improve the understanding of tropical cyclone intensity and precipitation processes through the analysis of satellite data.

Funding for this opportunity will be provided in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, and awards are typically for a three-year period, though certain projects may be granted up to five years depending on their scope. The total program funding, award ceiling, and award floor amounts have not been specified. Cost sharing or matching is not required for applicants. This opportunity falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

Eligible applicants include institutions that are registered on NASA’s NSPIRES system. NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions, though non-U.S. organizations may participate under specific conditions that do not involve the exchange of funds. Certain program elements may also be jointly issued with non-U.S. organizations, particularly for space science programs. Proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel seeking NASA funding must follow special guidelines outlined in the NASA Proposer’s Guide.

The application process includes an optional Notice of Intent, which is due by April 24, 2025. The full application submission deadline is May 30, 2025. Proposers must retrieve and submit required forms associated with the application package through the NSPIRES system. Most program elements within ROSES 2025 will be set up for Grants.gov submission only if requested at least 30 days prior to the due date.

Additional information, including specific program details and proposal submission requirements, can be found in Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES 2025 solicitation. Applicants are encouraged to review these documents carefully to understand the scope, objectives, and submission requirements. General questions about ROSES-2025 can be directed to the office of the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research via email at sara@nasa.gov. Specific questions about this funding opportunity should be directed to Will McCarty (Will.McCarty@nasa.gov) or Justin Stachnik (Justin.Stachnik@nasa.gov).