The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has announced the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 solicitation, which includes the D.2 Astrophysics Data Analysis program element. This funding opportunity is designed to support astrophysics research by funding projects that analyze data collected from NASA astrophysics missions. The program provides funding through grants and cooperative agreements, with awards structured to support both individual and collaborative research initiatives.

This solicitation is part of an annual omnibus research announcement that includes multiple program elements, each addressing different scientific research areas. The D.2 Astrophysics Data Analysis program focuses specifically on leveraging existing astrophysics data to advance scientific understanding. The opportunity falls under the category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. While the total funding available, award ceiling, and award floor are not specified in the announcement, the funding mechanism suggests a competitive selection process based on peer-reviewed proposals.

Eligibility for this program is restricted to proposers affiliated with institutions listed on NASA's NSPIRES system. In general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions; however, international organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds policy or in specific circumstances outlined in the NASA Proposer’s Guide. Some NASA Research Announcements (NRAs) are jointly issued with non-U.S. organizations and may contain additional guidelines for international applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to submit optional Notices of Intent by March 28, 2025. The final application deadline is May 23, 2025. NASA advises proposers to retrieve the full solicitation and required forms from NSPIRES to ensure compliance with all application requirements. Applications must include a detailed research proposal that aligns with NASA's scientific objectives for the D.2 Astrophysics Data Analysis program. Additional application instructions and proposal structure details can be found in the ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation.

NASA anticipates awarding multiple grants or cooperative agreements through this program, with a typical period of performance of three years, though some projects may be approved for longer or shorter durations. The selection of awardees will be based on the quality of the proposed research, its relevance to NASA’s astrophysics objectives, and the feasibility of the proposed methodologies. Interested applicants can access additional program details and FAQs via NASA’s Science Mission Directorate website.

For further information, applicants may contact Pablo Saz Parkinson at (831) 226-9582 or via email at pablo.sazparkinson@nasa.gov, or Joshua Pepper at (202) 774-6180 or via email at joshua.a.pepper@nasa.gov.