The 2024 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES-2024), issued by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), solicits basic and applied research proposals supporting NASA’s strategic objectives. The omnibus NASA Research Announcement (NRA) encompasses various program elements addressing Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, and biological and physical sciences. The program aims to advance scientific understanding and technology development while fostering collaboration among diverse research communities.
Proposals are encouraged from U.S. and international institutions, including universities, nonprofits, and government labs. Restrictions apply to collaborations with entities from China. Awards are expected to vary in size, ranging from as low as $5,000 to multi-year projects in the millions. NASA anticipates awarding approximately 1,500 proposals, totaling over $600 million across all program elements.
Submission requirements include a single PDF containing all proposal components, adherence to specific format guidelines, and supplemental documents such as a Total Budget file. Proposals must be submitted via the NSPIRES system or Grants.gov, with deadlines and program-specific criteria detailed in the respective appendices. Some program elements involve a two-step or dual-anonymous peer review process, which must be noted by applicants.
Key features include mandatory Open Science and Data Management Plans (OSDMPs) for all relevant proposals, which outline the public availability of data, software, and publications generated by the funded research. NASA supports the use of high-end computing resources for selected projects, subject to detailed resource requests.
Eligibility is broad but requires registration with systems like SAM.gov and compliance with federal regulations. NASA strongly encourages participation from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), and underrepresented groups. Additionally, collaboration among institutions is promoted to enhance diversity and accessibility.
For further inquiries or detailed instructions, applicants can consult the NSPIRES portal, the NASA Proposer’s Guide, or program-specific resources. The NRA document also emphasizes updates to the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) and requirements for managing federally funded research results, ensuring transparency and compliance with NASA's mission objectives.
