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August 12, 2025 (Step-1) | November 25, 2025 (Step-2)

Typical period of performance is 3 years; specific award amounts vary by proposal and are not specified in advance.

Supports participation of scientists in Artemis III lunar mission science activities through NASA’s ROSES program.

Step-2 proposals accepted only from those who submitted Step-1 by the deadline.

--- ## Description This program element under NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 solicits proposals for the Artemis III Participating Scientist Program. The initiative aims to engage scientists in the planning and execution of Artemis III lunar mission science, including mission operations, data analysis, and integration with NASA’s broader lunar science objectives. Selected scientists will collaborate closely with NASA teams, contributing their expertise to maximize the scientific return from Artemis III. --- ## Due Dates - Step-1 Proposal Deadline: August 12, 2025 - Step-2 Proposal Deadline: November 25, 2025 **Note:** Only those who submitted a Step-1 proposal by the deadline are eligible to submit a Step-2 proposal. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amounts are not specified in advance and depend on the proposed scope and budget. - Typical period of performance for awards is three years, though some projects may be shorter or up to five years depending on the program element. - Awards are issued as grants or cooperative agreements. --- ## Eligibility - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered at [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions. - Foreign 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. - Some program elements may have additional restrictions for non-U.S. participants or proposals involving U.S. personnel requesting NASA support. - All types of organizations (government, private, for-profit, non-profit, domestic, and foreign with caveats) may submit proposals, with no restrictions on teaming arrangements. --- ## Application Process - **Step-1 Proposal:** Required for all applicants and must be submitted by August 12, 2025. - **Step-2 Proposal:** By invitation only; only those who submitted a Step-1 proposal may submit a Step-2 proposal by November 25, 2025. - Detailed instructions for both steps and proposal requirements are available in the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and the [F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program call document](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1082979&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). - Proposals are generally submitted through NSPIRES; Grants.gov submission is possible if requested at least 30 days before the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of NASA’s annual ROSES omnibus solicitation, which includes many individual program elements with their own deadlines and requirements. - Amendments and clarifications are posted regularly; applicants should monitor the [NSPIRES program page](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&path=&method=init) for updates. - Refer to the [FAQ for this program](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1092532&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for common questions. --- ## External Links - [Program Announcement & Details (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&path=&method=init) - [ROSES-2025 Main Page](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025) - [F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program Call Document (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1082979&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Step-1 Proposal Instructions (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1076748&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Step-2 Proposal Instructions (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1076749&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [ROSES-2025 FAQs](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs/) --- ## Contact Information | Name & Office | Email | Description | |---|---|---| | Sarah Noble & Amanda Nahm, Planetary Science Division (PSD) & Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office (ESSIO) | [HQ-ARTEMISGEOLOGY@mail.nasa.gov](mailto:HQ-ARTEMISGEOLOGY@mail.nasa.gov) | Direct questions about this funding announcement to this address. | For general ROSES-2025 questions: - Email: [sara@nasa.gov](mailto:sara@nasa.gov) - [NASA SARA Program Officers List](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list/)

ROSES 2025: F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program

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