This opportunity funds research in the Biosphere program element under NASA's ROSES-2025. Applicants must submit a two-step proposal: Step-1 due September 4, 2026, and Step-2 due November 6, 2026, with Step-2 proposals contingent on compliant Step-1 submissions. Proposals are evaluated via dual anonymous peer review. Research security training is mandatory for PIs and Co-Is dedicating significant effort. The program encourages use of a summary table template for work effort and supports awards typically lasting three years.
Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. institution registered at nspires.nasaprs.com. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under specific conditions without exchange of funds and must consult NASA's Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual for details.