The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the ROSES 2025: B.17 Heliophysics Citizen Science Investigations funding opportunity. This initiative is part of NASA's annual omnibus Research Announcement, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025, which covers a wide range of basic and applied research and technology development supported by the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The funding opportunity specifically focuses on heliophysics citizen science investigations, supporting research projects that engage the public in scientific investigations related to space and Earth sciences.

NASA’s ROSES 2025 funding opportunity follows a structured application process that requires a two-step submission. Step-1 proposals must be submitted by November 18, 2025, and only those who successfully complete this step will be eligible to submit a Step-2 proposal by the final deadline of January 27, 2026. Proposers are required to retrieve the instructions document, which contains mandatory forms, and submit their applications in compliance with NASA's guidelines.

This funding opportunity is open primarily to U.S. institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. may apply under a policy of no-exchange-of-funds, and additional guidance for non-U.S. participants is provided in the NASA Proposer’s Guide. NASA awards under this program will be in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts, though most extramural research awards will be grants. The typical award period is three years, though some programs may allow up to five years or specify shorter durations.

Eligibility for this opportunity is broad, allowing organizations of various types—including government, private, for-profit, and not-for-profit institutions—to apply without restrictions on teaming arrangements. Specific information about the funding amount, the expected number of awards, and cost-sharing requirements has not been provided in this announcement.

Applicants seeking more information can refer to NASA's solicitation documents available online. Additional questions regarding ROSES 2025 can be directed to the office of the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov. For inquiries specific to this funding opportunity, the designated points of contact include Jared Bell (jared.m.bell@nasa.gov, 301-286-2423), Susanna Finn (susanna.c.finn@nasa.gov, 202-390-7575), and Janet Kozyra (janet.kozyra@nasa.gov, 202-358-1258).