2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research institutions proposing theoretical and computational astrophysics network projects under NASA's ROSES 2025 solicitation. U.S. institutions are eligible; non-U.S. organizations may apply under no-exchange-of-funds policy with proper documentation. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered at nspires.nasaprs.com. Joint proposals with non-U.S. partners may require special guidelines depending on program specifics.
The program uses dual-anonymous peer review for enhanced fairness. Mandatory Notices of Intent precede full proposal submissions. Applicants should consult NASA's Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) for specific requirements around non-U.S. participation.
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Program description
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 15, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.
NOTICE: Amended August 31, 2026. This amendment releases the final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Mandatory NOIs are due October 15, 2026, and proposals are due December 3, 2026. There are several major changes since the prior (2022) opportunity, so proposers please read carefully. This program will evaluate proposals using an enhanced dual-anonymous peer review, see Section 5 and the associated “Guidelines for Proposers to ROSES DAPR Programs” document under “Other Documents” on the right side of this NSPIRES page.
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
Required documents
- Notice of Intent (mandatory, due October 15, 2026)
- Scientific/Technical Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Authorization Letter
- Biographical Sketches or CVs for Key Personnel
- Facilities and Equipment Description
- References and Publications List
Program contact
- 👤 Caleb Schuler Grantor
- 📧 Sanaz.Vahidinia@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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$104,843,521
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$104,153,585
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$96,343,237
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$87,578,015
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$66,739,548
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$58,442,149
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$55,593,686
Top States by Funding
- MD 17 awards $690.3M
- CA 16 awards $353.5M
- TX 6 awards $213.9M
- AL 4 awards $197.0M
- DC 5 awards $180.1M
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 to this NASA grant?
U.S. institutions and registered researchers are eligible. Non-U.S. organizations may apply under a no-exchange-of-funds policy. Check GCAM requirements if involving non-U.S. participants.
When is the deadline?
Mandatory Notices of Intent are due October 15, 2026. Full proposals are due December 3, 2026.
What type of research does this fund?
This program supports theoretical and computational astrophysics network projects. Focus is on collaborative research efforts in computational approaches to astrophysical problems.
How competitive is this award?
NASA ROSES programs are highly competitive with dual-anonymous peer review. Strong scientific merit, novel methodology, and institutional capacity are critical for success.
What's the funding amount?
Specific award amounts are not specified in this program element. Check the full ROSES 2025 program text on NSPIRES for funding guidance and budget details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Submit a Mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) by October 15, 2026 via NSPIRES before proposing. Missing this deadline disqualifies the proposal.
- Read the full program element PDF text on NSPIRES carefully; this 2025 opportunity differs significantly from 2022.
- The dual-anonymous peer review process means reviewer identities and applicant identities are hidden. Remove identifying information from proposals.
- Emphasize network collaboration, computational innovation, and theoretical rigor. Highlight how your team fills a gap in astrophysics research.
- Budget should align with project scope and include clear justification for personnel, computational resources, and collaborative infrastructure costs.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing the mandatory Notice of Intent deadline disqualifies proposals. Failing to remove identifying information in dual-anonymous review suggests weak attention to instructions. Weak or vague computational methodology reduces competitiveness in a computational-focused program.
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