The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released a funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2024: A.55 Decadal Survey Incubation Program: Science and Technology" under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2024. This program is part of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and supports research and technology development in space and Earth sciences. The funding opportunity is open to U.S. institutions, with limited provisions for non-U.S. organizations based on specific guidelines.

The program encourages applications from institutions listed on NASA's NSPIRES platform. Awards will primarily be made in the form of grants and cooperative agreements, with the performance period typically lasting three years but sometimes extending to five. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants, and the number of awards and the total program funding are not specified.

Interested applicants must submit optional Notices of Intent by October 17, 2024, with full proposals due by December 17, 2024. The announcement also includes a pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for October 9, 2024.

For more information, potential applicants are advised to visit the full posting on the NSPIRES platform, which includes specific instructions and necessary forms for submission. Queries can be directed to program contacts Amber Emory, Will McCarty, or Benjamin Phillips, depending on the specific science and technology area of interest.

This opportunity is crucial for researchers and institutions focusing on advancing science and technology in alignment with NASA's decadal survey goals.