Opportunity Information: Apply for 09 613
Apply for 09 613
- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ocean Bottom Seismic Intrument Pools (OBSIP) Management Office" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.050 Geosciences.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2010 and posted on Sep 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 4, 2010 Full Proposal Deadline(s) January 04, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following For profit organizations U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. Non profit, non academic organizations Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Universities and Colleges Universities and two and four year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) Marine Geology and Geophysics Program, announced a grant opportunity to create and operate a dedicated Management Office for the Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Pools (OBSIP). OBSIP was originally established in 1999 in response to the growing need within the academic and research community for reliable access to large numbers of ocean bottom seismometers and ocean bottom hydrophones. These instruments are essential for addressing major marine geoscience questions highlighted in community planning efforts such as the 1996 Future of Marine Geology and Geophysics (FUMAGES) report, particularly projects that require both short-term and long-term deployments on the seafloor.
The purpose of this opportunity is to ensure that the national OBSIP capability remains strong, coordinated, and broadly accessible as demand continues to increase. While OBSIP supports research funded directly through the NSF OCE Marine Geology and Geophysics Core Program, the announcement notes that ocean bottom seismometers are also being used heavily by several large, high-profile geoscience initiatives, including EarthScope, Continental Dynamics, the Ocean Drilling Program, Ridge2000, and MARGINS. The Management Office is intended to help meet instrument needs across this wide user community by maintaining the technical expertise, logistical coordination, and operational capacity required to support large-scale deployments.
This funding opportunity (NSF Publication/Funding Opportunity Number 09-613) was offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating an arrangement where NSF expects substantial involvement in overseeing or coordinating the supported activity compared to a standard research grant. NSF anticipated making a single award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,600,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which means proposers were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility was broad but focused on U.S.-based organizations capable of managing a national-scale scientific infrastructure function. Eligible applicants included U.S. for-profit organizations (with special emphasis on U.S. commercial organizations and small businesses that have strong scientific, engineering, research, or education capabilities), non-profit and non-academic organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies associated with research or educational activities), and accredited U.S. colleges and universities (including two-year and four-year institutions, such as community colleges) acting on behalf of their faculty. The activity category was listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the CFDA listing was 47.050 (Geosciences).
Key timing details included an original posted date of September 30, 2009, with a full proposal deadline of January 4, 2010. The announcement was later archived on July 21, 2010. For access issues related to the electronic announcement, NSF directed applicants to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this NSF funding opportunity about?
This opportunity from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Marine Geology and Geophysics Program, supports the creation and operation of a dedicated Management Office for the Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Pools (OBSIP).
What does OBSIP stand for and what is it?
OBSIP stands for Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Pools. It is a national capability originally established in 1999 to provide the academic and research community with reliable access to ocean bottom seismometers and ocean bottom hydrophones.
Why was OBSIP originally established?
OBSIP was established in response to a growing need in the academic and research community for access to large numbers of seafloor instruments. These instruments help address major marine geoscience questions, including those highlighted in planning efforts like the 1996 Future of Marine Geology and Geophysics (FUMAGES) report.
What kinds of instruments does OBSIP provide access to?
Based on the announcement, OBSIP focuses on ocean bottom seismometers and ocean bottom hydrophones used for deployments on the seafloor.
What is the purpose of funding a dedicated OBSIP Management Office?
The purpose is to keep the national OBSIP capability strong, coordinated, and broadly accessible as demand increases. The Management Office is intended to maintain technical expertise, logistical coordination, and operational capacity needed to support large-scale seafloor deployments.
What types of projects or deployments does this support?
The announcement notes that OBSIP instruments are essential for projects requiring short-term and long-term deployments on the seafloor.
Which NSF program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with NSF OCE's Marine Geology and Geophysics Program within the Division of Ocean Sciences.
Does OBSIP only support NSF OCE Marine Geology and Geophysics Core Program research?
No. While OBSIP supports research funded through the NSF OCE Marine Geology and Geophysics Core Program, the announcement also highlights heavy use by several large geoscience initiatives.
Which major geoscience initiatives were mentioned as heavy users of ocean bottom seismometers?
The announcement specifically mentions EarthScope, Continental Dynamics, the Ocean Drilling Program, Ridge2000, and MARGINS as initiatives that use ocean bottom seismometers heavily.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The NSF Publication/Funding Opportunity Number is 09-613.
What type of award mechanism was planned?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which indicates NSF expected substantial involvement in overseeing or coordinating the supported activity compared to a standard research grant.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making?
NSF anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,600,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants. Proposers were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad but focused on U.S.-based organizations capable of managing a national-scale scientific infrastructure function. Eligible applicants included:
- U.S. for-profit organizations (with special emphasis on U.S. commercial organizations and small businesses with strong scientific, engineering, research, or education capabilities)
- Non-profit and non-academic organizations (such as independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, and professional societies associated with research or educational activities)
- Accredited U.S. colleges and universities (including two-year and four-year institutions, such as community colleges) acting on behalf of their faculty
Are community colleges included in eligible institutions?
Yes. The announcement includes accredited U.S. colleges and universities, including two-year institutions such as community colleges, as eligible applicants (when acting on behalf of their faculty).
What was the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided was 47.050 (Geosciences).
When was the opportunity posted?
The original posted date was September 30, 2009.
What was the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline was January 4, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was archived on July 21, 2010.
Where could applicants get help with electronic access issues related to the announcement?
For access issues related to the electronic announcement, NSF directed applicants to Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
What is the main community need this opportunity is responding to?
The announcement emphasizes a growing demand for reliable access to large numbers of seafloor seismic instruments and the need for strong national coordination and operational capacity to support large-scale deployments for a broad user community.
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