Roses 2025: A.10 Innovate

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, through its Science Mission Directorate, has released the omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2025 solicitation, which includes program element A.10 INNOVATE. This initiative is part of NASA’s broader effort to support research in space and Earth sciences through grants and cooperative agreements. The program falls under Assistance Listing 43.001, focused on advancing science, technology, and research and development. The opportunity is open for applications through March 31, 2026, with overlapping continuity planned into ROSES 2026, ensuring researchers may continue submissions across years without interruption. The program allows for submissions on a rolling basis, though the closing date of March 31, 2026 marks the final cutoff for eligibility under the ROSES 2025 cycle. Applicants may submit at any time, subject to NASA’s policies on resubmissions and duplicate proposals, as outlined in the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM). The program supports a wide range of basic and applied research activities, with funded projects typically running three years in duration. Certain elements may extend to five years, while others may require shorter timelines depending on the scope of work. Eligibility is generally limited to U.S. institutions. Foreign organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds basis, unless otherwise specified by special guidelines in joint solicitations with non-U.S. partners. Specific provisions for proposals involving foreign institutions are contained within the GCAM. Some program elements may include opportunities for international collaboration, particularly in the case of space science programs sponsored jointly with other national agencies. Applicants must be affiliated with an institution registered through NSPIRES. An amendment posted on September 22, 2025 specifies that proposals under the Earth Science Division (Appendix A) that involve use of the NASA Center for Climate Simulation high-end computing facility must include $0.09 per Service Billing Unit in their budgets, as directed in Section 7.3 of the ROSES-25 A.1 Earth Science Research Overview. This requirement applies to all currently open and future Earth Science program elements within Appendix A. Such amendments underscore the need for applicants to monitor ROSES updates regularly, as requirements may evolve during the application cycle. Applications must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES, and in some cases, via Grants.gov if requested at least 30 days before the deadline. Each program element has a dedicated section with detailed instructions, available through Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES 2025 solicitation. Applicants are advised to consult the element-specific PDF guidance to understand program objectives, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements. Awards may be issued as grants or cooperative agreements, but contracts are generally excluded under this program due to their unsuitability for the type of research being solicited. NASA provides several resources to support applicants. General questions about ROSES 2025 may be directed to the Science Mission Directorate’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Research via sara@nasa.gov, while specific inquiries for this program element should be directed to Nima Pahlevan, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, who can be reached at nima.pahlevan@nasa.gov or by phone at (202) 294-3954. Additionally, proposers can subscribe to updates through NSPIRES, the ROSES 2025 blog feed, or due date Google calendars for ongoing amendments and clarifications. The official archive date for this program is April 30, 2026.