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ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science

Funds fast-turnaround Earth-science research into sudden events, plus novel research NASA did not plan for elsewhere in its cycle.

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Earth-science events happen on their own schedule, not NASA's yearly solicitation cycle β€” a flood, an eruption, an unplanned satellite gap. This element exists to fund research into them quickly, alongside novel research ideas NASA did not anticipate when it planned the rest of the year's Earth-science call.

NASA accepts proposals to this element on a rolling basis rather than by a single deadlin…

Fast-turnaround Earth-science research responding to unplanned events, plus novel research ideas outside NASA's planned Earth-science topics for the year, accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed proposal deadline.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: NNH25ZDA001N-RRNESSource: www.grants.gov