ROSES 2025: F.9 Citizen Science Seed Funding Program
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Overview

Buyer

NASA Headquarters (NASA-HQ)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    NASA Headquarters is offering the ROSES 2025: F.9 Citizen Science Seed Funding Program, a federal grant opportunity aimed at supporting innovative citizen science projects. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with U.S. institutions, and the program encourages proposals that enhance public engagement in scientific research. This initiative is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) and aims to foster collaboration between scientists and the public. Proposals are due by November 19, 2025, with optional Notices of Intent requested by October 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Marc Kuchner at marc.kuchner@nasa.gov or refer to the additional information available at the provided NSPIRES link.

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