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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NASA OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST NASA INNOVATIVE ADVANCED CONCEPTS PHASE I STUDIES NASA RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.009 Cross Agency Support.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 10, 2013 and posted on Jan 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Step A proposal whitepapers due Thursday, February 14, 2013 Step B full proposals (if invited) due April 18, 2013. (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.
- Unrestricted
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Opportunity Summary:
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I Studies NASA Research Announcement (2013) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity released by NASA Headquarters under the Office of the Chief Technologist. It supports very early-stage, high-risk, high-reward aerospace and space exploration ideas that are still in the concept phase rather than in conventional technology development. The announcement is structured as a Phase I study effort, meaning the intent is to fund initial investigations that can test the plausibility of a bold idea, define key technical challenges, and lay out a credible path toward future maturation, rather than to deliver a flight-ready system.
This notice is a modified posting of the original synopsis that appeared on January 8, 2013. The modification mainly corrects and clarifies timing details, specifically the explanation of the application due date and the link or guidance related to the full announcement schedule. In practical terms, the change affects when Step A whitepapers are due and slightly adjusts the Step B deadline for invited full proposals. The original closing dates listed Step A whitepapers due Friday, February 8, 2013 and Step B full proposals (if invited) due April 19, 2013. The corrected (current) closing dates shift Step A whitepapers to Thursday, February 14, 2013 and Step B full proposals (if invited) to April 18, 2013. The opportunity was posted January 8, 2013, created January 10, 2013, and archived January 10, 2014.
The application process follows a two-step structure. First, applicants submit Step A proposal whitepapers by the stated deadline. NASA then reviews those whitepapers and selects a subset of submitters to move forward. Only those invited are eligible to submit Step B full proposals, which are due on the later date. This staged approach is commonly used for concept-oriented programs because it reduces the burden on applicants and reviewers by filtering for the most promising ideas before requiring a full proposal package.
Funding is offered through multiple instrument types: cooperative agreements, grants, and an "other" category, reflecting flexibility in how NASA may structure the award relationship depending on the nature of the project and expected collaboration. The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 43.009. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required by the program to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, although proposers may still choose to leverage other resources where appropriate.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any conditions explained in the full announcement text (the synopsis notes that eligibility is "unrestricted" subject to clarifications in the section titled Additional Information on Eligibility). In other words, the headline message is broad eligibility, but applicants still need to verify details in the full solicitation document to confirm any specific constraints, documentation requirements, or participation rules.
For applicants or organizations trying to access the full announcement and submission instructions, the synopsis points to an additional information link where the complete text is provided. If there are issues accessing the announcement electronically, the listed contacts include John (Jay) Falker, PhD, reachable at hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov, and NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov for system or access-related issues. The overall purpose of the modification is administrative clarity: it ensures applicants are working from the correct schedule and understand the proper timing referenced in the full text of the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I Studies NASA Research Announcement (2013)?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity released by NASA Headquarters under the Office of the Chief Technologist. The program supports very early-stage aerospace and space exploration ideas that are still in the concept phase, especially ideas that are high-risk and high-reward.
What does NIAC Phase I fund (concept studies vs. technology development)?
NIAC Phase I is designed to fund initial investigations that test whether a bold concept is plausible, identify key technical challenges, and outline a credible path for future maturation. It is not intended to deliver a flight-ready system or represent conventional technology development.
What is the purpose of the modified posting of this announcement?
The modified posting corrects and clarifies timing details, including the explanation of the application due date and the link or guidance related to the full announcement schedule. Practically, it updates when Step A whitepapers are due and slightly adjusts the Step B deadline for invited full proposals.
When was this opportunity posted, created, and archived?
The opportunity was posted on January 8, 2013, created on January 10, 2013, and archived on January 10, 2014.
How does the application process work?
The application process uses a two-step structure. First, applicants submit Step A proposal whitepapers by the stated deadline. NASA reviews those whitepapers and selects a subset of submitters to move forward. Only applicants who are invited after Step A are eligible to submit Step B full proposals.
What is Step A?
Step A is the initial submission stage where applicants submit a proposal whitepaper for NASA review. This stage is used to screen and identify the most promising concept ideas before requiring a full proposal.
What is Step B?
Step B is the full proposal stage. Only applicants who are invited based on Step A review results may submit a Step B full proposal by the Step B deadline.
What are the corrected (current) closing dates for Step A and Step B?
The corrected closing dates are: Step A proposal whitepapers due Thursday, February 14, 2013; and Step B full proposals (if invited) due April 18, 2013.
What were the original closing dates before the correction?
The original closing dates listed were: Step A proposal whitepapers due Friday, February 8, 2013; and Step B full proposals (if invited) due April 19, 2013.
Do all applicants submit a full proposal?
No. Only applicants who submit a Step A whitepaper and are then invited by NASA may submit a Step B full proposal.
Why does NIAC use a two-step (whitepaper then full proposal) process?
The staged approach reduces the burden on applicants and reviewers by filtering for the most promising ideas through Step A before requiring a full proposal package in Step B.
What types of funding instruments may NASA use for awards under this opportunity?
Funding may be offered through cooperative agreements, grants, and an "other" category. This reflects flexibility in how NASA structures awards depending on the nature of the project and expected collaboration.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 43.009.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required by the program to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Can applicants still leverage other resources even though cost sharing is not required?
Yes. While the program does not require cost sharing, proposers may still choose to leverage other resources where appropriate.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any conditions explained in the full announcement text.
Does "unrestricted" eligibility mean there are no eligibility rules at all?
Not necessarily. The synopsis indicates that eligibility is "unrestricted" subject to clarifications in the section titled Additional Information on Eligibility. Applicants should verify any specific constraints or participation rules in the full solicitation document.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and submission instructions?
The synopsis points to an additional information link where the complete text is provided. Applicants should use that full announcement for detailed requirements and submission instructions.
Who should be contacted with questions about the NIAC announcement itself?
The listed contact is John (Jay) Falker, PhD, reachable at hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov.
Who should be contacted for electronic access or system-related issues?
For system or access-related issues, the synopsis lists NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
What is the main impact of the modification described in the synopsis?
The main impact is administrative clarity regarding the schedule. It ensures applicants use the correct deadlines and understand the proper timing referenced in the full text of the announcement.
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