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- The NASA Johnson Space Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GROUND BASED STUDIES IN SPACE RADIOBIOLOGY" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 24, 2008 and posted on Jan 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 6, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- 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 Johnson Space Center announced a funding opportunity titled "Ground Based Studies in Space Radiobiology" (Funding Opportunity Number NNJ08ZSA001N) to support research under NASA's Human Research Program, specifically the Space Radiation Program Element. The purpose of the solicitation is to fund ground-based studies that improve understanding of how space-like radiation affects biological systems, which directly supports efforts to protect astronaut health during exploration missions. The research focus is space radiation biology using beams of high-energy heavy ions that simulate the charged particle radiation environment encountered beyond low Earth orbit. Studies are expected to be conducted using the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, which is one of NASA's primary facilities for reproducing aspects of the space radiation spectrum in a controlled laboratory setting.
The announcement was issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) and structured as a two-step proposal process. Step 1 proposals were due February 6, 2008, and only those invited after Step 1 would submit a Step 2 proposal, due April 16, 2008. This staged approach typically means NASA first screens shorter or more conceptual submissions before requesting full proposals from a subset of applicants, helping both applicants and NASA concentrate effort on the most promising concepts.
Eligibility was broadly open and essentially unrestricted across organization types, including universities, private industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other government agencies, subject to any clarifications contained in the full solicitation. NASA indicated it expected to make about 12 awards. The opportunity listed the award mechanisms as grants and cooperative agreements, and it also stated that NASA reserved the right to choose the most appropriate award instrument for each selected proposal. The funding instrument flexibility matters because cooperative agreements generally involve more NASA participation or collaboration during the project compared to standard grants.
All proposals had to be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official rather than informally by an individual investigator. Applicants could submit through NASA's NSPIRES system (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov, but organizations intending to apply were required to register in NSPIRES and designate their authorized organizational representative(s). The notice also emphasized that principal investigators and other team members (such as co-investigators) may need their own registrations or profiles within the electronic systems, and prospective applicants were encouraged to start registration and system familiarization well ahead of the deadline to avoid technical or administrative delays.
From a procurement standpoint, NASA characterized the solicitation as a broad agency announcement under FAR 6.102(d)(2), which is a standard federal approach used to solicit scientific and technical research ideas in a competitive but flexible way rather than procuring a specific commercial product or service. The announcement was posted to federal listing sites, but NASA made clear that posting did not limit its discretion in selecting award instruments or administering the competition.
For access to the full solicitation package and official instructions, applicants were directed to the NASA Research Opportunities homepage through NSPIRES (with an additional information link provided). For help obtaining the announcement or resolving access issues, the listed contacts included Tim A. Boyes (timothy.a.boyes@nasa.gov), David C. Nayles (david.c.nayles@nasa.gov), and NAIS Support (nais.support@nasa.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this NASA funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Ground Based Studies in Space Radiobiology".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNJ08ZSA001N.
Which NASA center announced this opportunity?
NASA's Johnson Space Center announced the opportunity.
What type of announcement is this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA).
What is the overall purpose of the solicitation?
The purpose is to fund ground-based studies that improve understanding of how space-like radiation affects biological systems, supporting efforts to protect astronaut health during exploration missions.
Which NASA program does this solicitation support?
The solicitation supports NASA's Human Research Program, specifically the Space Radiation Program Element.
What research topic or scientific area is being solicited?
The focus is space radiation biology, particularly studies using beams of high-energy heavy ions that simulate the charged particle radiation environment encountered beyond low Earth orbit.
Where are studies expected to be conducted?
Studies are expected to be conducted using the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) located at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York.
What is NSRL and why is it relevant to this opportunity?
NSRL is one of NASA's primary facilities for reproducing aspects of the space radiation spectrum in a controlled laboratory setting, which aligns with the solicitation's emphasis on ground-based experiments simulating space-like radiation.
Is this a single-step or multi-step proposal process?
This NRA uses a two-step proposal process.
When were Step 1 proposals due?
Step 1 proposals were due February 6, 2008.
Who is allowed to submit a Step 2 proposal?
Only applicants who were invited after Step 1 may submit a Step 2 proposal.
When were Step 2 proposals due?
Step 2 proposals were due April 16, 2008.
Why does NASA use a two-step proposal process for this NRA?
The staged approach typically allows NASA to first screen shorter or more conceptual submissions before requesting full proposals from a subset of applicants, helping concentrate effort on the most promising concepts and reducing unnecessary workload for both applicants and reviewers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open and essentially unrestricted across organization types, including universities, private industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other government agencies, subject to any clarifications in the full solicitation.
How many awards does NASA expect to make?
NASA indicated it expected to make about 12 awards.
What award mechanisms are listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists grants and cooperative agreements as the award mechanisms.
Can NASA choose which award instrument to use for a selected proposal?
Yes. NASA stated it reserved the right to choose the most appropriate award instrument for each selected proposal.
What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this context?
The notice highlights that cooperative agreements generally involve more NASA participation or collaboration during the project compared to standard grants.
How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official.
Can an individual investigator submit a proposal directly?
No. The notice specifies proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational official, not informally by an individual investigator.
What electronic submission systems are available for applicants?
Applicants may submit through NASA's NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Organizations intending to apply were required to register in NSPIRES and designate their authorized organizational representative(s).
Do principal investigators and team members need to register as well?
The notice emphasizes that principal investigators and other team members (such as co-investigators) may need their own registrations or profiles within the electronic systems.
What is NASA's advice regarding registration and system access?
Prospective applicants are encouraged to begin registration and system familiarization well ahead of the deadline to avoid technical or administrative delays.
How does NASA characterize this solicitation from a procurement standpoint?
NASA characterizes it as a broad agency announcement under FAR 6.102(d)(2).
What does it mean that this is a broad agency announcement?
It reflects a standard federal approach used to solicit scientific and technical research ideas in a competitive but flexible way, rather than procuring a specific commercial product or service.
Does posting the opportunity to federal listing sites limit NASA's discretion?
No. NASA stated that posting did not limit its discretion in selecting award instruments or administering the competition.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation package and official instructions?
Applicants were directed to the NASA Research Opportunities homepage through NSPIRES (with an additional information link provided in the notice).
Who can applicants contact for help obtaining the announcement or resolving access issues?
The listed contacts are:
- Tim A. Boyes: timothy.a.boyes@nasa.gov
- David C. Nayles: david.c.nayles@nasa.gov
- NAIS Support: nais.support@nasa.gov
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