[NASA Headquarters](https://science.nasa.gov/)

March 31, 2026 (final deadline; proposals accepted any time until then)

Typical award duration is 3 years; award amounts vary by program element.

Supports basic and applied research and technology development in space and Earth sciences under NASA's Science Mission Directorate.

Budget for NASA Center for Climate Simulation usage at $0.09/SBU if applicable (Earth Science).

--- ## Description This opportunity is part of NASA’s annual omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES), specifically under the A.10 INNOVATE program element. ROSES provides support for a wide range of basic and applied research and technology development projects aligned with NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, including Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics. Each program element within ROSES has its own focus, requirements, and deadlines. The A.10 INNOVATE element invites proposals for innovative research projects that advance Earth science using novel approaches, methods, or technologies. The solicitation is broad, allowing for proposals across various Earth science topics, provided they align with NASA’s scientific objectives. Proposals may be submitted at any time before the deadline, subject to eligibility and NASA’s rules regarding resubmissions and duplicate proposals. The program is open to a variety of institutions, with specific guidelines for non-U.S. organizations. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted on a rolling basis until **March 31, 2026**. - The deadline reflects the last day for submission under ROSES-25 rules; a subsequent ROSES-26 cycle is expected to overlap slightly to allow continuous proposal submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts are not specified and will vary depending on the scope, topic, and nature of the proposed research. - Typical period of performance is **3 years**, with some flexibility (up to 5 years for certain projects, or shorter if specified in the program element). - No cost sharing or matching required. --- ## Eligibility - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - NASA funding is generally limited to U.S. institutions. - Non-U.S. organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis; consult the [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) for details. - All types of organizations are eligible: government, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, domestic, and foreign (with caveats). - Teaming arrangements are not restricted. --- ## Application Process - Download and read the full text for A.10 INNOVATE via the [NSPIRES solicitation page](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&path=&method=init). - Review the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and [A.1 Earth Science Research Program Overview](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1036498&solicitationId={B956BA32-22A3-1A3C-F9EE-0684736326E0}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for program-wide requirements. - Prepare your proposal following the checklist in [Table 1](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&solicitationId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). - Submit via NSPIRES; Grants.gov submission is possible if requested at least 30 days before the due date. - For those proposing to use the NASA Center for Climate Simulation, include $0.09/SBU in your budget per Section 7.3 of the Earth Science Research Overview. --- ## Additional Information - A pre-proposal conference for A.10 INNOVATE is scheduled for September 30, 2025, 2 pm Eastern Time ([Google Meet link](https://meet.google.com/bee-mnqx-wkd)). - Amendments, clarifications, and corrections are posted on the [ROSES-2025 blog](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/). - Subscribe to SMD mailing lists via NSPIRES for updates. - For FAQs and program officer contacts, see the [SARA ROSES FAQ](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs/) and [program officers list](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list/). --- ## External Links - [A.10 INNOVATE Full Solicitation Text](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1083033&solicitationId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [NSPIRES Solicitation Page](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&path=&method=init) - [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Proposal Checklist (Table 1)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&solicitationId={9E3216E9-ADB7-B72A-A1D7-12EC8050DC3F}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Earth Science Research Program Overview](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1036498&solicitationId={B956BA32-22A3-1A3C-F9EE-0684736326E0}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [ROSES-2025 Blog and Amendments](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Division | Email | Phone | |----------------|-------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Nima Pahlevan | Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters | [nima.pahlevan@nasa.gov](mailto:nima.pahlevan@nasa.gov) | (202) 294-3954 |

ROSES 2025: A.10 INNOVATE

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