ROSES25: F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology
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Can you apply?
This grant is for graduate students conducting research in Earth and space science and technology through NASA. Applicants must be affiliated with an eligible U.S. institution registered at nspires.nasaprs.com. Non-U.S. institutions may participate under specific no-exchange-of-funds policies; consult NASA GCAM guidelines. The program supports research in Earth science and related space technology domains, with proposals due July 14, 2026.
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Program description
NOTICE: Amended April 14, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this graduate student research program, which was previously TBD. Neither notices of intent nor Step-1 proposals are requested nor accepted. Proposals are due July 14, 2026.
An optional, pre-proposal webinar for all potential proposers will occur May 28 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and the Earth Science Division optional office hours via Teams will occur June 23 and 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, see Section 12.7 of the program element PDF 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
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NSPIRES account registration and institutional affiliation
- Project proposal
- Budget and budget justification
- Curriculum vitae of graduate student
- Letters of reference or recommendation
Program contact
- 👤 Caleb Schuler Grantor
- 📧 HQ-FINESST@mail.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?
Graduate students affiliated with U.S. institutions registered on NSPIRES. Non-U.S. institutions may qualify under specific no-exchange-of-funds arrangements.
What is the deadline?
Proposals are due July 14, 2026. An optional webinar is May 28; office hours are June 23-24.
What type of research does this support?
Earth science and space science/technology research conducted by graduate students. Submit through NSPIRES or Grants.gov if requested 30+ days in advance.
Do I need a Letter of Intent?
No. Neither notices of intent nor Step-1 proposals are requested or accepted.
What funding types are available?
Grants and Cooperative Agreements. No cost sharing is required.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register your institution on NSPIRES early; verify your eligibility before proposal submission.
- Attend the May 28 webinar and June office hours for guidance specific to Earth Science Division requirements.
- Review the full program element PDF on NSPIRES for detailed research focus areas and submission requirements.
- Highlight how your graduate research advances NASA's Earth and space science priorities.
- Use NSPIRES submission portal; confirm Grants.gov eligibility if submitting there instead.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals submitted after the July 14 deadline are rejected. Incomplete institutional registration on NSPIRES delays or blocks submission. Failing to address the specific research focus of the program element results in low competitiveness.
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