Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZEA001N CAS1
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- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "D.4 Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project (CAS1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.002 Aeronautics.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2015 and posted on May 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA published Amendment 6 to its Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2015 notice of research opportunity, adding a focused funding call under Appendix D.4 titled the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project (CAS1). The purpose of this opportunity is to support foundational research that advances the CAS project, with an emphasis on early-stage ideas that can lead to high-impact, cross-cutting aeronautics concepts. The solicitation is administered through NASA's NSPIRES system and is positioned as a discretionary, competitively awarded research grant within NASA's broader aeronautics R and D portfolio (CFDA 43.002, Aeronautics).
The call is organized around two specific research subtopics in Appendix D.4. The first subtopic, "Transformative Innovation" (4.2.1), targets research that can change the game for aeronautics by enabling unconventional approaches, new operational concepts, or breakthroughs that do not fit neatly within traditional program boundaries. While the announcement text here does not list detailed technical thrusts, the framing signals NASA interest in convergent, high-leverage ideas that combine multiple disciplines and can accelerate progress toward radically improved aviation capabilities. The second subtopic, "Tools to Support an Innovative Culture" (4.2.2), focuses on methods, tools, and practices that help organizations generate, evaluate, mature, and transition novel ideas more effectively. In practical terms, this can include innovation processes, decision-support tools, collaboration and knowledge-sharing approaches, or other enabling mechanisms that make it easier for researchers and teams to pursue and scale promising concepts within an aeronautics R and D environment.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to any applicant type, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The key dates provided are a Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline of May 28, 2015, and a full proposal deadline of July 2, 2015. The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2015, and later archived on August 1, 2015, indicating it was a time-bound competition aligned to that cycle of the ROA 2015 NRA.
Applicants were directed to consult the full text on NSPIRES for complete requirements, including proposal structure, evaluation criteria, page limits, and any programmatic constraints tied to Appendix D.4. For access issues or questions, the point of contact listed is Debbie Martinez at debbie.martinez@nasa.gov, with the note that written responses would be posted online, suggesting a centralized Q and A process to ensure consistent guidance to all potential proposers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this NASA funding opportunity?
This is a focused funding call added through Amendment 6 to NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) 2015 notice of research opportunity. The amendment adds Appendix D.4 titled the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project (CAS1).
What is the purpose of Appendix D.4 (CAS1)?
The purpose is to support foundational research that advances the CAS project, with an emphasis on early-stage ideas that could lead to high-impact, cross-cutting aeronautics concepts.
Is this considered a research grant?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary, competitively awarded research grant within NASA's broader aeronautics R and D portfolio.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 43.002, Aeronautics.
How is the solicitation administered and where do applicants apply?
The solicitation is administered through NASA's NSPIRES system. Applicants were directed to consult the full text on NSPIRES for complete requirements and submission details.
What research areas or subtopics does Appendix D.4 include?
Appendix D.4 is organized around two research subtopics: (1) Transformative Innovation (4.2.1) and (2) Tools to Support an Innovative Culture (4.2.2).
What does the "Transformative Innovation" subtopic (4.2.1) focus on?
This subtopic targets research that can change the game for aeronautics by enabling unconventional approaches, new operational concepts, or breakthroughs that do not fit neatly within traditional program boundaries. The framing emphasizes convergent, high-leverage ideas that combine multiple disciplines and could accelerate progress toward radically improved aviation capabilities.
Does the provided summary list specific technical thrusts for Transformative Innovation?
No. The information provided does not include detailed technical thrusts for this subtopic; it indicates that applicants should consult the full NSPIRES text for complete requirements and constraints.
What does the "Tools to Support an Innovative Culture" subtopic (4.2.2) focus on?
This subtopic focuses on methods, tools, and practices that help organizations generate, evaluate, mature, and transition novel ideas more effectively. Examples described include innovation processes, decision-support tools, collaboration and knowledge-sharing approaches, and other enabling mechanisms that make it easier for researchers and teams to pursue and scale promising concepts within an aeronautics R and D environment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to any applicant type, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The key dates provided are a Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline of May 28, 2015, and a full proposal deadline of July 2, 2015.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on May 19, 2015, and later archived on August 1, 2015, indicating it was a time-bound competition aligned to that ROA 2015 cycle.
Where can applicants find proposal requirements such as page limits, structure, and evaluation criteria?
Applicants were directed to consult the full text on NSPIRES for complete requirements, including proposal structure, evaluation criteria, page limits, and any programmatic constraints tied to Appendix D.4.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Debbie Martinez at debbie.martinez@nasa.gov.
How will questions and answers be handled?
The information notes that written responses would be posted online, suggesting a centralized Q and A process intended to provide consistent guidance to all potential proposers.
Is this opportunity part of a larger NASA aeronautics research portfolio?
Yes. It is positioned within NASA's broader aeronautics R and D portfolio and is part of the ARMD ROA 2015 notice of research opportunity.
What kind of ideas does NASA appear to be encouraging through CAS1 based on the description provided?
Based on the framing provided, NASA is emphasizing early-stage, cross-cutting, convergent ideas that draw on multiple disciplines and could lead to high-impact concepts, along with tools and practices that help teams better generate and transition innovative ideas in an aeronautics R and D setting.
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