ROSES 2020: Astrophysics Explorers U.S. Participating Investigators

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is releasing its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) – 2020. This opportunity is for the Astrophysics Explorers U.S. Participating Investigators program element. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance for an award is three years. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Some key points to consider: • Proposals are due by September 15, 2020 • Notices of Intent are due by August 3, 2020 • The opportunity is open to US institutions, with some caveats for non-US organizations • Awards can be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers • The typical period of performance for an award is three years