ROSES25: A.3 NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar Mission Data, Applications, Research, and Technology Team
NASA invites two-step proposals for research and technology development using NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar Mission data, with Step-1 due March 13, 2026, and Step-2 due May 14, 2026.
Funder: NASA Headquarters
Due Dates: March 13, 2026 (Step-1 proposal) | May 14, 2026 (Step-2 proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical period of performance is 3 years; some programs allow up to 5 years. Award size varies by proposal and program element.
Summary: Supports research, applications, and technology development using NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission data within the ROSES-2025 framework.
Key Information: Step-2 proposals cannot be submitted without a prior Step-1 submission.
Description
This opportunity, part of NASA's annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES-2025), seeks proposals for research, applications, and technology development leveraging data from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission. Projects may address mission data analysis, applied science, or technology advancements relevant to NISAR. The program aims to advance Earth system science and applications by supporting multidisciplinary teams and innovative approaches using NISAR data.
Proposals are solicited through a two-step process: an initial Step-1 (pre-proposal) submission followed by a full Step-2 proposal. Step-2 proposals are evaluated using dual-anonymous peer review to ensure fairness and objectivity. Awards are typically made as grants or cooperative agreements, with performance periods generally spanning three years (up to five years possible in some cases).
