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February 11, 2026 (Mandatory NOI) | April 2, 2026 (Full Proposal)

Typical award duration is 3 years; individual award sizes vary by project scope.

Supports innovative, investigator-led astrophysics missions and technology development under the Astrophysics Pioneers program within NASA's ROSES 2025.

Mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) due before proposal submission.

--- ## Description This opportunity is part of NASA's annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 omnibus solicitation, specifically focused on the D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers program element. The program aims to support innovative, high-impact astrophysics investigations, including small missions, technology demonstrations, and science payloads. Projects may span basic and applied research, technology development, or mission concept studies relevant to NASA's astrophysics goals. Applicants must submit a mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) prior to the full proposal. Proposals should address significant scientific or technological advancements in astrophysics and align with the objectives outlined in the Astrophysics Research Program Overview. --- ## Due Dates - Mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline: **February 11, 2026** - Full proposal deadline: **April 2, 2026** --- ## Funding Amount - Typical project duration: **3 years** (some programs may allow up to 5 years or specify shorter periods) - Award size: **Varies by project scope**; see program element documentation for details. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations of every type, including government, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, domestic, and foreign (with restrictions). - Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com). - NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions; non-U.S. organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis or as specified in the call. - For proposals involving U.S. personnel at non-U.S. organizations, consult the [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations). --- ## Application Process - All applicants must submit a **mandatory NOI** via NSPIRES by the specified deadline. - Full proposals must be submitted through NSPIRES by the proposal due date. - Review the [D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers program element document](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1046260&solicitationId={2D567042-5011-7D69-C481-D5002E89FB62}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) and the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={2D567042-5011-7D69-C481-D5002E89FB62}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for requirements and proposal structure. - For Grants.gov submissions, special arrangements must be requested at least 30 days before the due date (see Section IV(b)v of the ROSES Summary). --- ## Additional Information - Program details, due dates, and amendments are regularly updated on the [NSPIRES ROSES-2025 page](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025). - Subscribe to the SMD mailing list or ROSES-2025 blog feed for updates. - Frequently asked questions are available at [NASA SARA FAQs](http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs). --- ## External Links - [D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers Program Page (NSPIRES)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={2D567042-5011-7D69-C481-D5002E89FB62}&path=&method=init) - [ROSES-2025 Full Solicitation](https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2025) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) - [Astrophysics Research Program Overview (PDF)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1036501&solicitationId={14FFD7A0-5539-4C5C-ACC5-530F9A4ADB0E}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Issue | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------| | Pablo Saz Parkinson | General program contact | pablo.sazparkinson@nasa.gov | (831) 226-9582 | | Hashima Hasan | Data Archive issues | hashima.hasan@nasa.gov | (202) 358-0692 | | SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research | General ROSES-2025 questions | sara@nasa.gov | — |

ROSES 2025: D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers

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