ROSES25: C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars
Grant Opportunity Analysis
NASA Headquarters is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "ROSES25: C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars," aimed at advancing research and development in foundational artificial intelligence technologies for lunar and Martian exploration. Proposals are invited from institutions affiliated with NASA's NSPIRES system, with a focus on U.S. organizations, although non-U.S. entities may apply under specific conditions outlined in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual. This initiative is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) - 2025, which encompasses various program elements supporting scientific and technological advancements. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 28, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Rebekah Dawson-Rigas at HQ-FAIMM@mail.nasa.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) (https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non-U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non-U.S. participants. Also reference the GCAM for special instructions for proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.