ROSES25: D.6 Astrophysics Research and Analysis
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Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers at U.S. institutions to conduct astrophysics research and analysis. NASA provides funding primarily to U.S. institutions, though some non-U.S. organizations may be eligible under specific international agreements. Researchers must be affiliated with an institution registered on NSPIRES. The program supports research proposals across multiple astrophysics topics within NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Proposals must be submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov (if requested 30+ days before deadline). International collaboration is possible but requires consultation with NASA's Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual for details on funding eligibility.
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Program description
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by June 25, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.
NOTICE: Amended May 8, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Mandatory Notices of Intent are due June 25, 2026, and proposals are due August 6, 2026.
This synopsis is a generic summary that is posted for each of the many individual “program elements” in NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of ROSES at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table2
and https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table3, respectively, click the title of the program element of interest, a hypertext link will take you to a page for that particular program element. On that page, on the right side under “Announcement Documents” the link on the bottom will be to the PDF of the text of the call for proposals. For example, if one were interested in the Solar System Science program (NNH25ZDA001N-SCUBED) one would follow the link to the NSPIRES page for that program element and then to read the text of the call one would click on “C.2 Solar System Science (.pdf)” to download the text of the call. If one wanted to set it into the context of the goals, objectives and know the default rules for all elements within Appendix C, the planetary science division, one might download and read “C.1 Planetary Science Research Program Overview (.pdf)” from that same page. While the letters and numbers are different for each element within ROSES (A.10, B.3, etc.) the basic configuration is always the same, e.g., the letter indicates the Science Division (A is Earth Science, B is Heliophysics etc.) and whatever the letter, #1 is always the division overview. In 2025, most program elements will be set up for application via Grants.gov only if requested at least 30 days in advance of the due date. For more on Grants.gov submissions see Section IV(b)v of the ROSES Summary of Solicitation, that may be found at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 (OMB Approval Number 2700-0092, CFDA Number 43.001) on February 21, 2025. In this case “omnibus” means that this NRA has many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. All together these cover the wide range of basic and applied supporting research and technology supported by SMD. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts depending on the nature of the work proposed. However, most extramural research awards deriving from ROSES will be grants, and many program elements of ROSES specifically exclude contracts, because contracts would not be appropriate for the nature of the work solicited. Funded Co-Is at government labs will receive inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance for an award is three years, but some programs may allow up to five years and others specify shorter periods. In most cases, organizations of every type, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, domestic and foreign (with some caveats), may submit proposals without restriction on teaming arrangements. Tables listing the program elements and due dates (Tables 2 and 3), a table that provides a very top level summary of proposal contents (Table 1), and the full text of the ROSES-2025 “Summary of Solicitation”, may all be found NSPIRES at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025.
Frequently asked questions for ROSES are posted at http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs. Questions concerning specific program elements should be directed to the point(s) of contact for that particular element, who may be found either at the end of the individual program element in the summary table of key information or on the web list of topics and points of contact at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list. General questions concerning ROSES-2025 may be directed to the office of the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov.
Not all program elements are known at the time of the release of ROSES. To be informed of new program elements or amendments to this NRA, proposers may subscribe to: (1) The SMD mailing lists (by logging in at http://nspires.nasaprs.com and checking the appropriate boxes under “Account Management” and “Email Subscriptions”), (2) The ROSES-2025 blog feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/, and (3) The ROSES-2025 due date Google calendars (one for each science division). Instructions are at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/library-and-useful-links (link from the words due date calendar).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Notice of Intent (mandatory, due June 25, 2026)
- SF-424 or equivalent proposal cover page
- Project Narrative / Scientific Proposal
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional certification and registration on NSPIRES
Program contact
- 👤 Caleb Schuler Grantor
- 📧 David.C.Morris@nasa.gov
- 📞 2406169381
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 43.001 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$243,555,196
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$139,591,380
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$137,783,105
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$105,511,960
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$104,153,585
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$94,141,809
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$87,578,015
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$63,074,615
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$57,436,086
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$55,593,686
Top States by Funding
- MD 17 awards $686.8M
- CA 15 awards $332.8M
- TX 6 awards $213.6M
- AL 4 awards $194.5M
- DC 5 awards $176.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 43.001). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $921,764,932 | |
| 2025 | $1,189,411,503 | |
| 2026 est. | $907,114,426 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S. researchers and institutions affiliated with registered NSPIRES institutions can apply. Non-U.S. organizations may be eligible under specific no-exchange-of-funds agreements or joint international programs.
What is the deadline for this grant?
A mandatory Notice of Intent is due June 25, 2026. Full proposals are due August 6, 2026.
What types of astrophysics research are supported?
This program supports a range of astrophysics research and analysis activities. Consult the specific program element PDF on NSPIRES for detailed scope and science topics.
How should I submit my proposal?
Submissions go through NSPIRES or Grants.gov (if requested at least 30 days before the deadline). Check the ROSES summary for submission instructions.
Is cost sharing required?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register your institution on NSPIRES well in advance; don't wait until deadline week. This is a mandatory first step.
- Submit your Notice of Intent by June 25, 2026 to remain eligible. Late NOIs may disqualify your proposal.
- Download the specific program element PDF from NSPIRES Tables 2 or 3. The full solicitation text contains critical details this summary does not provide.
- Review the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) before writing your proposal. NASA has specific rules on allowable costs and compliance.
- Align your research objectives with NASA's Science Mission Directorate astrophysics division goals. Generic proposals are unlikely to be competitive.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting a proposal without first submitting a Notice of Intent by June 25, 2026. Missing the mandatory 30-day advance request for Grants.gov submissions before August 6 deadline. Failing to download and read the specific program element text from NSPIRES instead of relying on this summary.
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