Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)

Funding: Up to $50,000 per year for up to 3 years. Who can apply: Master's and PhD students at accredited U.S. universities conducting research relevant to NASA Science Mission Directorate goals (Earth science, planetary science, astrophysics, heliophysics, biological/physical sciences). Length: Up to 3 years. Direct support for student-designed and student-led independent research; funding for travel to conferences and NASA centers as part of the research plan. Field: STEM and Engineering Research (Earth and Space Science). Deadline: July 14, 2026 (ROSES-25 FINESST proposal due date).