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This is a NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES-2025) program element announcement for the Collaborative Opportunities for Mentorship, Partnership and Academic Success in Science (COMPASS) initiative. The program was amended on January 13, 2026, and represents a new program element within ROSES-2025. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026, with no Notices of Intent required. The funding is available through the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters under CFDA 43.001 (Science), which supports research across astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and lunar exploration. Funding instruments include cooperative agreements and grants, with recent awards in NASA's Science program ranging from approximately $38,500 to $1,225,406 and typical performance periods spanning one to three years.

Eligible applicants include universities, government institutions, private organizations, and non-profit entities. Proposals must be submitted through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES). Evaluation criteria focus on intrinsic merit (scientific quality, technical approach, personnel qualifications, and available resources), relevance to NASA's mission, and cost reasonableness. For detailed program requirements, applicants must consult the specific program element documentation available on the ROSES-2025 tables and download the corresponding PDF text of the call for proposals. Additional guidance is available through the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM) and the Senior Advisors for Research and Analysis (SARA) website. Applicants may request debrief or reconsideration of proposal declinations through NASA's established SMD reconsideration policy.