RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES (ROSES) 2025
ID: NNH25ZDA001NType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA HEADQUARTERSWASHINGTON, DC, 20546, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f883de9527884d3089ac32ee53fd21ed/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to release its annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation around July 10, 2025. This comprehensive announcement will encompass various program elements, each with distinct due dates and topics, aimed at supporting a wide range of basic and applied research in space and Earth sciences. Proposals may be submitted by a diverse array of organizations, including domestic and foreign entities, with awards typically ranging from under $100K to over $1M per year, depending on the scope of the proposed work. Interested parties should register with NSPIRES and Grants.gov, and are encouraged to submit notices of intent by August 11, 2025, with full proposals due no earlier than September 8, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Max Bernstein at sara@nasa.gov or call 202-358-0879.

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    Max Bernstein, SMD Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate
    (202) 358-0879
    sara@nasa.gov
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