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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS (ROA- 2025)

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The Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) – 2025 solicitation, issued by NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, seeks foundational and system-level research proposals in aeronautics. The program aims to support NASA’s ongoing aeronautics research initiatives with an anticipated total funding pool of approximately $75 million, distributed across up to 50 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from $1,000 to $25 million, with funding anticipated during fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The solicitation outlines a variety of research thrusts aligned with NASA’s aeronautics objectives, detailed in accompanying appendices, encouraging proposals that advance fundamental and applied aeronautical knowledge. Eligible applicants include a broad range of organizations meeting specified criteria, with cost-sharing and other eligibility requirements described within the solicitation. The application process demands strict adherence to submission guidelines, including detailed format and content requirements. Applications will be rigorously evaluated based on established criteria, with selected proposals receiving formal award notices followed by post-award administrative, policy, and reporting obligations. The program also enforces funding restrictions and environmental considerations in line with NASA policies, ensuring that awarded projects align with federal standards and contribute meaningfully to aeronautics mission goals.

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NASA's ROA 2025 offers $75M for foundational aeronautics research, awarding up to 50 projects.

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NASA ROA 2025 Research Opportunities NOFO NNH25ZEA001N

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
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.................3 3. Agency Contact Information...............................................................................3 B. Eligibility ....................................................................................................................4 1. Eligible Applicants ..............................................................................................4 2. Cost Sharing ........................................................................................................6 3. Other Eligibility Criteria .....................................................................................6 C. Program Description ................................................................................................7 D. Application Contents and Format ...........................................................................8 E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines ...............................................................9 F. Application Review Information ...........................................................................11 1. Application Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................111 2. Review and Selection Process .........................................................................112 G. Award Notices .......................................................................................................144 1. Notice of Award ..............................................................................................144 H. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ...............................................144 1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements .........................................144 2. NASA Terms and Conditions .........................................................................144 3. Funding Restrictions .......................................................................................155 4. Environmental Statement ..................................................................................16 5. Reporting...........................................................................................................16






3 FY 2025 ARMD NOFO
A. Basic Information 1. Funding Details
Anticipated Funding for the NOFO $75 million Anticipated Number of Awards 50 Awards Expected Dollar Value/Funding Range of Awards Approximately $1000-$25 million Per Award Anticipated Award Date FY25 & FY26
2. Executive Summary
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA), entitled RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS (ROA) – 2025, solicits foundational and system-level research in support of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
This NRA covers a variety of topics in aeronautics fundamental research that are being pursued by NASA personnel. Specific research thrusts are outlined in the Appendices. A major focu

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