What's Happening?
NASA has announced the release of the final text and due dates for the B.5 Research and Development of Initiatives of Advanced New Technologies (RADIANT) as part of its ROSES-2025 program. This initiative
seeks innovative applications of existing AI techniques to enhance science return and create AI-ready data products. The program emphasizes interfacing with the Surya foundation model to accelerate scientific investigations. Notices of Intent are due by January 26, 2026, with full proposals due by April 27, 2026. The announcement was made on December 18, 2025, and is part of NASA's broader efforts to integrate advanced technologies into space and earth sciences research.
Why It's Important?
The RADIANT initiative represents a significant step in leveraging artificial intelligence to advance scientific research in space and earth sciences. By focusing on AI applications, NASA aims to improve data analysis and enhance the efficiency of scientific investigations. This could lead to breakthroughs in understanding heliophysics and other scientific disciplines. The initiative also highlights NASA's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation, which could have far-reaching implications for future space missions and earth science research.
What's Next?
Researchers interested in participating in the RADIANT initiative must submit their Notices of Intent by January 26, 2026, followed by full proposals by April 27, 2026. The program is expected to attract a wide range of proposals from the scientific community, potentially leading to new collaborations and advancements in AI applications. As the initiative progresses, NASA will likely provide updates on selected projects and their contributions to scientific research.
