Roses 2025: A.10 Innovate

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is offering funding through the ROSES 2025: A.10 INNOVATE program element, part of its annual omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation. NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) supports a wide array of fundamental and applied research and technological development in space and Earth sciences. This initiative is designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of scientific knowledge across various disciplines under the Earth Science Division, designated by the "A" prefix in the ROSES program structure. The INNOVATE program element emphasizes participation from new, non-governmental organizations in NASA-related research by encouraging partnerships with NASA centers. A key amendment added on January 26, 2026, introduced a requirement to plan for operations beyond the award period, aiming to ensure sustainability and long-term impacts from funded efforts. While ROSES-2025 contains numerous program elements, each with its own specific objectives and guidelines, this particular element is notable for its openness to continuous submission until the final cutoff and its focus on high-impact, innovative proposals. This funding opportunity does not have a fixed proposal due date but accepts applications on a rolling basis, with the final submission deadline set for August 31, 2026. This structure facilitates continuous proposal intake, with provisions for proposal resubmissions and avoidance of duplicates governed by the ROSES-25 rules and the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM). Importantly, the ROSES-26 version is scheduled to overlap with this call, allowing for uninterrupted proposal submissions across fiscal years. Proposals should align with the broader goals of ROSES and the Earth Science Division, including the advancement of climate and environmental research. Notably, organizations using the NASA Center for Climate Simulation's computing resources must include a budget line item at $0.09 per SBU as per guidelines. Proposals are accepted primarily through NASA's NSPIRES platform, and applicants are advised to thoroughly review the relevant program element PDFs linked in ROSES Tables 2 and 3 for detailed requirements and evaluation criteria. Eligibility is open primarily to U.S.-based institutions registered with NSPIRES, although non-U.S. entities may participate under no-exchange-of-funds policies or through joint solicitations. All proposals must adhere to guidelines outlined in the GCAM, particularly for proposals involving U.S. personnel submitted by foreign organizations. The typical period of performance for awards is three years, though this may vary by program element. For additional information or inquiries, applicants may contact Nima Pahlevan at NASA’s Earth Science Division. Proposers are also encouraged to subscribe to NASA’s ROSES mailing lists, blog feeds, and due date calendars to stay informed about amendments and future program elements. Detailed information on how to apply, required documentation, and allowable budget allocations can be found in the full program element text and the ROSES-2025 Summary of Solicitation.