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

August 12, 2025 (Step-1) | October 7, 2025 (Step-2)

Typical period of performance is 3 years; award sizes vary by project and scope.

Supports research participation in Artemis III lunar mission science, enabling scientists to contribute to and analyze mission data.

Step-1 proposals are required to submit a Step-2; U.S. institutions are primarily eligible.

--- ## Description This opportunity, part of NASA's annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES), solicits proposals for the Artemis III Participating Scientist Program. The program aims to engage the broader science community in the Artemis III mission, supporting scientists who will participate in mission planning, operations, and post-mission data analysis. Selected researchers will collaborate with NASA teams to maximize the scientific return from Artemis III lunar exploration activities. --- ## Due Dates - **Step-1 Proposals Due:** August 12, 2025 - **Step-2 Proposals Due:** October 7, 2025 *Step-2 proposals will not be considered unless a Step-1 proposal was submitted by the deadline.* --- ## Funding Amount - Awards are typically structured for a **three-year period of performance**. - Award sizes are not specified in advance and depend on the proposed research scope and NASA budget availability. - Most awards are made as grants or cooperative agreements. --- ## Eligibility - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/). - NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. - Non-U.S. organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds policy and must 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 (government, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, domestic, and foreign with caveats) may submit proposals. - There are no restrictions on teaming arrangements unless otherwise specified. --- ## Application Process - **Two-step proposal process:** - Submit a Step-1 proposal by August 12, 2025. - If invited, submit a Step-2 proposal by October 7, 2025. - Proposals must be submitted via [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/) (or Grants.gov if requested 30 days in advance). - Carefully review the [full program text (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1082979&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and all associated guidance documents. - Refer to the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for general requirements. - See [Step-1 instructions (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1076748&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and [Step-2 instructions (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1076749&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for detailed submission steps. --- ## Additional Information - Recent updates and corrections to the solicitation are posted on the [NSPIRES program page](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&path=&method=init). - A [FAQ document (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1092532&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) is available and updated regularly. - Most program elements are structured for application via NSPIRES; Grants.gov submission is only available if requested at least 30 days before the due date. - For a full list of program elements, deadlines, and requirements, see [ROSES Table 2 (by due date)](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table2) and [Table 3 (by appendix)](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025table3). - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Program Solicitation and Details (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&path=&method=init) - [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program Text (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1082979&solicitationId={2279A2F5-A428-5FCA-2E1D-640E9B539477}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Proposal Checklist (Table 1, PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&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) - [FAQ (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1092532&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 Program Overview](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Division | Email | Description | |---|---|---| | Sarah Noble & Amanda Nahm, Planetary Science Division (PSD) and Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office (ESSIO) | [HQ-ARTEMISGEOLOGY@mail.nasa.gov](mailto:HQ-ARTEMISGEOLOGY@mail.nasa.gov) | Direct questions about this funding announcement | For general ROSES-2025 questions: Email: [sara@nasa.gov](mailto:sara@nasa.gov) (Office of the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research)

ROSES 2025: F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program

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