The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has announced the release of the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 grant opportunity. This annual NASA Research Announcement (NRA) was released on February 21, 2025, and serves as an omnibus solicitation encompassing numerous individual program elements, each with distinct deadlines and research topics. The ROSES-2025 NRA supports a broad spectrum of basic and applied research and technology development efforts in space and Earth sciences. Funding will be awarded as grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts depending on the nature of the proposed work, with most awards taking the form of grants. The typical duration of funded projects is three years, though some programs allow up to five years or specify shorter timeframes.

NASA welcomes proposals from a variety of organizations, including domestic and international institutions, government entities, private companies, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. However, per NASA policy, all research conducted by non-U.S. organizations must be carried out under a no-exchange-of-funds basis. Some program elements within ROSES-2025 may be jointly sponsored with non-U.S. organizations, particularly in guest observing programs for space science research, and these programs will include specific eligibility guidelines for international participants.

The funding announcement outlines that the estimated total program funding, maximum award ceiling, and minimum award floor are not specified in the notice. Individual program elements within the ROSES-2025 solicitation may have different funding structures and award amounts, which will be detailed in the relevant appendices of the NRA. Proposals from eligible institutions must comply with NASA’s proposer requirements, which are detailed in the NASA Proposer’s Guide. Key elements of the NRA, including deadlines and program descriptions, are available at the official solicitation website.

The application process follows a structured timeline, with a final submission deadline of April 30, 2026. Specific program element deadlines vary, and applicants are encouraged to review Tables 2 and 3 of the NRA for detailed due dates and application guidelines. NASA encourages potential applicants to subscribe to the Science Mission Directorate mailing lists, the ROSES-2025 blog feed, and Google calendars for updates on amendments, clarifications, and corrections related to the funding opportunity.

For further inquiries, applicants may contact Dr. Max Bernstein at sara@nasa.gov. Additional guidance regarding specific program elements and their respective program officers will be available following the release of ROSES-2025. Frequently asked questions and other application resources can be accessed through NASA’s Science Research and Analysis website. Applicants are advised to review the full funding announcement on the solicitation website for comprehensive details.