ROSES25: A.11 Early Career Investigator Program in Earth Science

US NASA Headquarters grant open #NNH25ZDA001N-ECIPES

Response due Jun 17, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

NASA Headquarters is soliciting proposals under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2025 (ROSES25) program, specifically for the Early Career Investigator Program in Earth Science (ECIPES). This program is designed to support early-career researchers conducting Earth science investigations. The opportunity is posted as a synopsis on Grants.gov with a response window running from April to June 2026.

What they want

Solicitation number NNH25ZDA001N-ECIPES under ROSES25, Appendix A.11: Early Career Investigator Program in Earth Science. Applicants are invited to submit research proposals in Earth science disciplines consistent with NASA's Earth science objectives. The program is specifically aimed at supporting investigators in the early stages of their independent research careers. Proposals must align with the ROSES25 program guidelines as published by NASA Headquarters.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal submission

Risks & flags

Opportunity targets a narrow, specific population (early-career investigators only), which structurally limits the competitive pool by career stage rather than capability — this is by program design but still restricts competition.

Market context

inferred from NAICS

R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)

NAICS 541715

US market size: $95B
Typical award: $100K – $50M+

Typical buyers

DoDNSFNIHNASADOE

Commonly required

DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2

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