ROSES 2025: A.57 User-Centered Applications with Large Earth Foundation Models

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has announced the funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2025: A.57 User-Centered Applications with Large Earth Foundation Models" under the annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025. This solicitation is part of NASA's broader efforts to support a wide range of research and technology development in space and Earth sciences. The funding will be administered through grants and cooperative agreements, with eligibility primarily focused on U.S. institutions, though some non-U.S. entities may participate under specific conditions.

The purpose of this grant is to advance user-centered applications leveraging large Earth foundation models, emphasizing scientific and technological research. This program encourages the development of applications that integrate and enhance Earth science models for practical, data-driven insights and decision-making. The expected outcomes include improvements in Earth observation capabilities, better utilization of large-scale environmental datasets, and innovative computational methods for scientific discovery.

Eligible applicants for this grant must be affiliated with an institution registered on NASA's NSPIRES platform. Generally, NASA provides funding only to U.S.-based institutions; however, organizations outside the U.S. may submit proposals under a policy of no-exchange-of-funds. In some cases, NASA may issue joint solicitations with non-U.S. organizations, particularly for international collaborative space science programs. Proposals involving U.S. personnel at non-U.S. organizations seeking NASA support must follow special instructions outlined in the NASA Proposer’s Guide.

Applications for this opportunity must be submitted by July 10, 2025. Additionally, optional Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested by June 13, 2025, via the NSPIRES system. To apply, proposers must retrieve and complete the required forms, available in the associated application package. Detailed proposal submission guidelines, requirements, and evaluation criteria are outlined in the full ROSES-2025 solicitation, which can be accessed through NASA's NSPIRES platform.

The program will provide funding based on the nature of the work proposed, with a typical award period of performance of three years. Some program elements may allow for up to five years of funding, while others specify shorter durations. The funding ceiling and total program funding amounts have not been explicitly stated in the announcement.

For further information, applicants may contact the designated program officers: Emily Sylak-Glassman at eglassman@nasa.gov or (202) 853-6409, and Tsengdar Lee at tsengdar.j.lee@nasa.gov or (202) 251-9863. Additionally, general inquiries about the ROSES-2025 solicitation can be directed to the Office of the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov.