Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NNH25ZDA001N-RIA
NASA ROSES25: F.17 Research Initiation Awards Solicitation
Buyer
NASA Headquarters
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
NNH25ZDA001N-RIA
NAICS
927110, 541715
NASA is inviting proposals for the ROSES25: F.17 Research Initiation Awards, supporting research in space and earth sciences. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters - Science Mission Directorate (SMD) - Products/Services Requested: - Research Initiation Awards for basic and applied research and technology in space and earth sciences - Maximum award value: $300,000 for a two-year period - Typical period of performance: three years (some programs allow up to five years) - Notable Requirements: - Proposals evaluated via dual-anonymous peer review - Science/Technical/Management section limited to six pages - Proposals must include a budget narrative and a table of work effort - Eligibility primarily for U.S. institutions; some provisions for foreign organizations - Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts (most will be grants) - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a research funding opportunity, not a procurement of products. - Place of Performance/Contracting Office: - NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001
Description
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2025 solicitation, which includes multiple program elements for basic and applied research and technology. This specific program element, F.17 Research Initiation Awards, offers awards capped at $300,000 for two years. Proposals are evaluated using dual-anonymous peer review, and the Science/Technical/Management section is limited to six pages. Awards may be grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts depending on the work proposed, with a typical period of performance of three years.