NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES)
NASA's annual omnibus solicitation covering most of its Science Mission Directorate research opportunities.
Official program page- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Mechanism
- ROSES
- Typical award
- Varies widely by program element and is set in each element's text; proposals are submitted through NSPIRES.
- Deadlines
- Released once a year and amended throughout, with each program element carrying its own notice-of-intent and proposal due dates.
What it funds
- Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics research
- Data analysis, theory, modeling, and instrument development
- Dozens of distinct program elements under one umbrella solicitation
Who can apply
Varies by program element, U.S. institutions, with specific rules and some elements open to international participation without exchange of funds.
Best for
A space- or Earth-science researcher matching their work to a specific ROSES program element.
Figures and deadlines change year to year: always confirm current details on the official program page before applying.
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Managing a NASA ROSES proposal?
GrantsManager tracks the deadline, budget, and submission from first draft to award.