ROSES 2025: F.20 Economic, Social, and Policy Analyses of Lunar Surface Sustainability

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is offering funding through its Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 initiative under the program element F.20 Economic, Social, and Policy Analyses of Lunar Surface Sustainability. This opportunity is part of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and aims to support research on economic, social, and policy considerations that impact sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. The ROSES 2025 announcement is an omnibus research solicitation covering multiple program elements in space and earth sciences, each with its specific objectives and deadlines.

Funding will be provided through either grants or cooperative agreements, with most awards issued as grants. The period of performance is typically three years, though some programs allow up to five years. Research funded under this opportunity is expected to contribute to NASA’s broader scientific and policy goals related to lunar sustainability, potentially informing future space exploration missions and international collaborations. The exact number of awards and total program funding available have not been specified.

Eligibility for this funding opportunity is generally limited to institutions registered with NASA’s NSPIRES system. NASA primarily funds U.S. institutions, though foreign organizations may be eligible on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, as outlined in the NASA Proposer’s Guide. Some opportunities may be issued jointly with non-U.S. organizations, particularly in cases involving space science collaborations. Applicants are encouraged to review the Proposer’s Guide for detailed instructions on submitting proposals from outside the U.S. or in collaboration with U.S. entities.

Applications must include a required form found in the instructions document associated with the funding package. The full program solicitation, including detailed proposal requirements and deadlines, can be accessed through NASA’s NSPIRES website by navigating to Tables 2 and 3 in the ROSES 2025 solicitation. While NASA encourages open competition, each specific program element within ROSES may have its own additional restrictions or requirements regarding proposal content, funding mechanisms, and project duration.

The submission deadline for this opportunity is May 29, 2025. Proposals must be submitted electronically, and applicants are strongly encouraged to review the ROSES 2025 Summary of Solicitation to ensure compliance with all guidelines. Questions related to specific program elements should be directed to the relevant program officer, whose contact details are available on the NASA Science website. General inquiries about ROSES 2025 can be sent to the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov. The primary point of contact for this funding opportunity is Grace Ray, who can be reached at grace.c.ray@nasa.gov.

Applicants interested in future amendments, clarifications, or updates regarding ROSES 2025 can subscribe to NASA’s SMD mailing lists, the ROSES 2025 blog feed, or Google calendar alerts through the provided links on the NASA Science website.