The ROSES 2024: A.36 The Science of PACE is a funding opportunity offered by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) under the annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) announcement. This opportunity invites proposals for research aligned with the science objectives of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission. Proposals should address areas such as remote sensing, biogeochemical and ecological processes, and the role of aerosols and clouds in Earth system processes. The program seeks innovative science that advances understanding of Earth’s ecosystems and their interactions with climate and atmospheric dynamics.
The opportunity supports funding through grants and cooperative agreements and is open to U.S. institutions registered on NSPIRES. Non-U.S. entities may participate under the no-exchange-of-funds policy and must adhere to guidelines specified in NASA’s Proposer’s Guide. Notices of Intent are optional and due by October 1, 2024, with final proposals required by February 7, 2025.
The typical performance period for awarded projects is three years, though variations may apply depending on the nature of the research and program element requirements. NASA anticipates that awards will primarily be grants, with contracts excluded for this program. Proposals from diverse organizations, including government, academic, nonprofit, and for-profit institutions, are welcome, and collaborations with international entities are permitted under specific conditions.
Applicants should review the ROSES 2024 omnibus announcement for detailed guidance on proposal submission, program requirements, and evaluation criteria. Additional resources, such as tables summarizing program elements and submission deadlines, are available on NSPIRES. Proposers must download required forms and instructions from NSPIRES and submit completed proposals through the platform.
Questions regarding the program may be directed to specific program officers, whose contact information is provided in the announcement. Updates and amendments to the opportunity can be accessed through SMD mailing lists, the ROSES blog feed, and Google calendars dedicated to each science division.
