The ROSES Earth Venture TROPICS and PREFIRE Science and Applications Teams funding opportunity is a program element within NASA’s Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025, issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate. This initiative invites proposals for scientific investigations aligned with the TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats) and PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment) missions. These missions seek to advance understanding of Earth’s climate and atmospheric systems through the use of satellite-based data and analysis, supporting NASA’s broader mission to foster Earth science research and applications development.
The program supports cooperative agreements and grants, intended primarily for U.S.-based institutions, though some international collaborations are permitted under NASA’s no-exchange-of-funds policy. Funding will facilitate science teams that analyze mission data and apply findings to real-world applications, advancing both theoretical and applied Earth science. Proposed research should emphasize leveraging TROPICS and PREFIRE data to produce high-impact results that benefit the broader scientific and applications community, particularly in climate modeling, weather prediction, and environmental monitoring.
Applicants must first submit a Step-1 proposal by September 18, 2025. Only those who meet this prerequisite will be eligible to submit a full Step-2 proposal, due January 13, 2026. The opportunity was temporarily delayed due to a lapse in government funding, but the timeline has since been reinstated. Full submission guidelines and program details can be accessed through Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES 2025 portal on NSPIRES. Additional instructions are included in the ROSES-25 A.1 Earth Science Research Overview, particularly for budget considerations related to high-end computing usage.
Eligible applicants include a range of organizations affiliated with the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). Although international participation is possible, NASA typically awards funding to domestic institutions. Proposals from foreign entities must adhere to NASA’s grant and cooperative agreement policies, with specific attention to scenarios involving U.S. personnel.
The evaluation process will be guided by the scientific merit, relevance to the missions, feasibility of the proposed methodology, and potential for broader societal benefit. Questions regarding the program should be directed to designated NASA contacts, Wenying Su and Will McCarty. General information on ROSES 2025, including FAQs, can be found on NASA’s Science Mission Directorate website. Award notifications and performance periods will vary by project, though awards typically span three to five years. As part of the larger ROSES framework, this element is expected to recur annually or on a similar cadence.
Submit Step-1 to be eligible for Step-2. Read all related appendix and program element PDFs. Budget correctly for computing costs if applicable.
