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Notices of Intent (mandatory): August 19, 2025 | Proposals: December 16, 2025

Typical awards are for 3 years; amount varies by project and program budget.

Supports research leveraging NASA Earth observations to address water quality applications with strong end-user engagement.

Only those who submitted a mandatory NOI by August 19, 2025 are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This NASA opportunity, part of the annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus, seeks proposals for projects that advance the use of NASA Earth science data in water quality applications. The program emphasizes actionable science by requiring strong engagement with end users—such as water resource managers, public health officials, or environmental agencies—to ensure that research outputs address real-world water quality information needs. Projects may include, but are not limited to, development, demonstration, or integration of satellite-based tools, models, or data products to support decision-making related to water quality. For full details, refer to the [A.7 Water Quality Applications as corrected on 11/17/2025 (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1083030&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). --- ## Due Dates - **Mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline:** August 19, 2025 - **Proposal deadline:** December 16, 2025 *All applicants must have submitted a mandatory NOI by the August 19, 2025 deadline to be eligible to submit a full proposal.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award duration:** Typically 3 years (some flexibility up to 5 years) - **Award size:** Varies depending on project scope and annual program budget; specific amounts are not pre-set and are determined as part of the review process. --- ## Eligibility - **U.S. institutions:** Most NASA funding is awarded to U.S.-based organizations, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and government agencies. - **Non-U.S. institutions:** May participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis or as specified in the solicitation and NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM). - **End-user engagement:** Proposals must clearly demonstrate involvement of end users in the project. - **Mandatory NOI:** Only proposers who submitted a mandatory NOI by August 19, 2025 are eligible to submit a full proposal. - **FFRDCs:** Eligibility clarified; see the [A.1 Earth Science Research Program Overview (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1036498&solicitationId={B956BA32-22A3-1A3C-F9EE-0684736326E0}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) for full details. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit a mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI) via NSPIRES by August 19, 2025 (now closed for this cycle). - **Step 2:** Eligible proposers submit a full proposal by December 16, 2025, via [NSPIRES](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/). - **Proposal requirements:** - Strong end-user engagement and description of how project outcomes will address their needs. - Budgeting for use of NASA high-end computing facilities (if applicable, $0.09/SBU). - Compliance with all requirements in the [ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1053488&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1). - **Resources:** - [Proposal checklist](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1041499&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [End User Description Form (.docx)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1045802&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Application Readiness Level (ARL) index (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1045969&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) --- ## Additional Information - **End-user engagement** is a critical evaluation factor. - **Dual-Anonymous Peer Review** may apply; see [guidelines](https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/dual-anonymous-peer-review/). - **Pre-proposal resources:** - [Pre-proposal Teleconference Connection Information (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1088176&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - [Pre-proposal Briefing (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1090240&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) - **FAQs:** [A.7 Water Quality Applications FAQs (.pdf)](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument?cmdocumentid=1089837&solicitationId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&viewSolicitationDocument=1) --- ## External Links - [ROSES-2025 Program Page](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary!init.do?solId=%7B2A1D139B-B9C7-CE8C-2E81-223FD08460F9%7D&path=&redirectURL=) - [NSPIRES Opportunity Summary](https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId={345E142D-1435-CDC0-E1BA-A5F7CC815049}&path=&method=init) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359998) - [NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM)](https://www.nasa.gov/grants-policy-and-compliance-team/#Regulations) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Division | Email | Phone | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Erin Urquhart | Earth Action: Water Resources, NASA HQ | erin.urquhart.jephson@nasa.gov | 202-909-9823 | For general questions about ROSES-2025, contact the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at sara@nasa.gov.

ROSES 2025: A.7 Water Quality Applications

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