ROSES25: F.17 Research Initiation Awards
NASA’s ROSES25 F.17 Research Initiation Awards offers up to $300,000 over two years for research proposals due August 18, 2026, open to diverse organizations with a six-page limit and dual-anonymous peer review.
Funder: NASA Headquarters
Due Dates: August 18, 2026 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total for two years per award; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports research initiation in space and Earth sciences by providing seed funding for new investigators or new research directions.
Key Information: Dual-anonymous peer review; six-page limit for Science/Technical/Management section; research security training required for PIs and Co-Is (≥10% effort).
Description
This program element, part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 omnibus solicitation, provides Research Initiation Awards (RIA) to support new research projects in space and Earth sciences. The intent is to help researchers—especially those new to NASA funding or pursuing new directions—establish a foundation for longer-term research. Proposals are evaluated using a dual-anonymous peer review process to ensure fairness and objectivity. The program is open to a broad range of research topics aligned with NASA Science Mission Directorate objectives.
