ROSES 2025: B.8 Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has announced the funding opportunity "ROSES 2025: B.8 Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science" under its annual omnibus Research Announcement, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025. This opportunity is part of a broad initiative that includes numerous individual program elements, each addressing different aspects of space and Earth science research. The announcement was officially released on February 21, 2025, and is open for applications until August 28, 2025.

This program aims to support the development of advanced heliophysics technologies and instrumentation to enhance scientific research. The funding is available through grants and cooperative agreements, which are determined based on the nature of the proposed research. While specific award amounts (ceiling and floor) are not listed, NASA typically funds projects under ROSES for a period of three years, though some projects may receive funding for up to five years, depending on the program requirements.

Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to proposers affiliated with institutions registered at NSPIRES (nspires.nasaprs.com). While NASA funding is generally reserved for U.S.-based institutions, organizations outside the U.S. may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds policy. Additional eligibility details can be found in the NASA Proposer’s Guide, which outlines special guidelines for non-U.S. applicants, including those involved in international collaborations.

To apply, proposers must retrieve the instruction documents from the linked ROSES solicitation tables (Table 2 and Table 3) on NSPIRES. These documents outline specific program requirements, deadlines, and proposal preparation guidelines. While most elements under ROSES require submission via NSPIRES, some may allow application through Grants.gov, but only if requested at least 30 days in advance of the deadline. The typical content and structure of proposals, along with relevant requirements, are summarized in Table 1 of the solicitation document.

Applicants can direct general inquiries about the ROSES 2025 announcement to the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov. Questions regarding specific program elements should be addressed to the appropriate contact listed at the NASA Science Research and Analysis (SARA) program officers list. Additionally, interested applicants can subscribe to NASA’s SMD mailing lists, the ROSES-2025 blog feed, or the ROSES-2025 due date Google calendars for updates, amendments, and clarifications regarding this funding opportunity.

The full details of this announcement, including necessary application documents and submission guidelines, are available through the NASA NSPIRES portal at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025.