ROSES25: A.15 Biosphere
NASA’s ROSES-2025 A.15 Biosphere program invites two-step research proposals on biosphere topics, with Step-1 due Sept 4, 2026 and Step-2 due Nov 6, 2026, requiring research security training for key personnel.
Funder: NASA Headquarters
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Step-1 proposal) | November 6, 2026 (Step-2 proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical award duration is 3 years; some programs allow up to 5 years. Award size varies by proposal; no set ceiling or floor.
Summary: Supports research on the biosphere as part of NASA's ROSES-2025 omnibus, using a two-step proposal process with dual anonymous peer review.
Key Information: Step-1 proposal submission is required for Step-2 eligibility; research security training required for PIs and key personnel from August 5, 2026.
Description
This program element, part of NASA’s annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES-2025), solicits proposals for research focused on the biosphere. The opportunity is managed by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and seeks to advance scientific understanding of the biosphere through innovative research. Proposals may address areas such as biodiversity, land cover and land use change, ocean biology and biogeochemistry, and terrestrial ecology. The program uses a two-step submission process: a required Step-1 (pre-proposal) and a full Step-2 proposal, both of which are subject to dual anonymous peer review.
