ROSES 2025: A.34 Earth Science Imaging/Sounding Data from Earth Observing System to Earth System Observatory

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025. This particular grant opportunity, titled "ROSES 2025: A.34 Earth Science Imaging/Sounding Data from Earth Observing System to Earth System Observatory," is part of the broader ROSES solicitation. The program supports research and development activities in the fields of Earth science, imaging, and sounding data, focusing on the transition from the Earth Observing System to the new Earth System Observatory. The grant aims to facilitate scientific discoveries that leverage data from NASA’s Earth observation missions.

Funding for this opportunity will be provided through cooperative agreements and grants. The typical period of performance for an award is three years, though some programs may allow for up to five years or specify shorter terms. While the total program funding, award ceiling, and award floor are not explicitly stated, applicants should refer to the individual program element for specific funding information. Proposals must be submitted through NASA’s online proposal platform, NSPIRES. NASA does not require cost-sharing or matching funds for this opportunity.

Eligible applicants include institutions affiliated with NSPIRES. Generally, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. However, organizations outside the U.S. may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, subject to specific policies detailed in the NASA Proposer’s Guide. Some NASA Research Announcements (NRAs) may be jointly issued with non-U.S. organizations, allowing for additional international participation under special guidelines.

The application timeline includes an optional Notice of Intent due by May 16, 2025. The full application must be submitted by June 17, 2025. The opportunity is not rolling, and applications must be submitted by the deadline. Further details about proposal requirements, including mandatory forms, can be accessed by downloading the instructions document from the NSPIRES website.

NASA has provided a range of resources to assist applicants, including frequently asked questions, proposal preparation guides, and direct contacts for specific program elements. General questions regarding ROSES-2025 may be directed to the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research via email at sara@nasa.gov. Additional program-specific inquiries can be directed to designated NASA contacts, including David Considine for overall program questions, Amanda Whitehurst for land-surface research, and Nima Pahlevan for ocean research. Their contact details, including phone numbers and email addresses, are provided in the official grant posting.

To stay informed of updates, amendments, or new program elements, applicants can subscribe to NASA’s SMD mailing lists, the ROSES-2025 blog feed, or Google calendars that track due dates by science division. The full text of the solicitation, including specific program elements and their requirements, can be accessed via NASA’s solicitation website.