ROSES25: B.5 Research and Development of Initiatives for Advanced New Technologies

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced a funding opportunity under the ROSES-2025 omnibus solicitation, titled "B.5 Research and Development of Initiatives for Advanced New Technologies" (RADIANT). This initiative falls within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD), specifically under the Heliophysics Division. The ROSES solicitation, which is issued annually, encompasses a range of individual program elements, each targeting specific areas of scientific research and technological development in space and Earth sciences. The RADIANT program focuses on advanced research and development initiatives aimed at exploring, developing, and integrating new technologies that align with NASA’s scientific and exploratory goals. The announcement is posted under the assistance listing 43.001 – Science, indicating its alignment with federally supported research and development in science and technology. This funding opportunity invites proposals from a wide range of applicants, primarily U.S.-based institutions, including universities, non-profit research organizations, and other eligible entities affiliated with NASA's NSPIRES system. International organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds policy or under special conditions outlined in NASA’s Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM). While the announcement does not provide an expected number of awards or specific funding amounts, it confirms that awards will typically be issued as grants or cooperative agreements, with contracts being less common unless specifically appropriate to the proposed work. The typical period of performance for selected projects is three years, although some elements may vary between one to five years. Proposals to this program must be preceded by a **mandatory Notice of Intent (NOI)**, which must be submitted via NSPIRES by January 26, 2026. Final proposals are due by April 27, 2026. Applications must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including a 10-page limit for the Scientific/Technical/Management section. The RADIANT program uses a **Dual Anonymous Peer Review** process to evaluate proposals, helping to reduce potential bias and ensure a fair assessment based on merit and relevance. Additional review requirements are outlined in the ROSES-2025 summary and the Heliophysics Research Program Overview (Section B.1). Submission of proposals typically occurs through NSPIRES, although Grants.gov submissions may be accommodated with 30 days’ advance notice. Applicants are strongly advised to consult Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES-2025 overview, which list all program elements and their associated links, instructions, and deadlines. The amendment posted on December 18, 2025, finalizes the program text, allowing applicants full access to guidelines. The funding scope includes support for both basic and applied research, with NASA indicating flexibility in proposal topics as long as they align with the objectives of the Science Mission Directorate. Specific areas of interest can be clarified by contacting the listed program officer or reviewing the full solicitation text. General inquiries related to the ROSES-2025 solicitation may be addressed to the SMD Deputy Associate Administrator for Research at [email protected], while program-specific questions should be directed to Dr. Madhulika Guhathakurta, Heliophysics Division, at NASA Headquarters. The contact phone number is (202) 413-5177, and the email address is [email protected]. The RADIANT program represents NASA’s continued commitment to advancing space science through innovation and collaboration, offering a strategic opportunity for institutions engaged in pioneering technological development to contribute to NASA’s scientific mission.

Follow formatting instructions strictly and consult evaluation criteria under ROSES summary; proposals are reviewed anonymously, requiring careful adherence to content and form.