TCAN.zip

This file is a NASA grant solicitation for the ROSES 2025 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks (TCAN) program, which solicits cooperative agreements and grants supporting theoretical and computational astrophysics research. Mandatory Notices of Intent are due October 15, 2026, with proposals due December 3, 2026. The program employs enhanced dual-anonymous peer review and is open to U.S. institutions registered in NSPIRES; NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, though organizations outside the U.S. may propose under a no-exchange-of-funds policy. Principal investigators and co-investigators spending 10 percent or higher effort must complete research security training certification. The program represents significant changes from the 2022 opportunity, requiring proposers to read the final text carefully.

Proposals will be evaluated based on intrinsic merit (scientific quality and expected significance, technical quality including management plans and experimental design, qualifications and expertise of personnel, and availability of facilities and resources), relevance to NASA's strategic objectives, and cost reasonableness. Specific award ceilings, the number of awards, and detailed program objectives are available in the full program element text on the ROSES 2025 NSPIRES page. This opportunity is assigned under federal grant program CFDA 43.001 (NASA Science) and is administered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters. Proposers must register all team members and collaborators in NSPIRES to submit proposals.