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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 "RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS 2013" 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 Sep 26, 2013 and posted on Dec 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Detailed Proposals with specific due dates will be accepted through December 31, 2013. Detailed requirements for Proposal Due Dates will be identified in the NRA Tables and Appendices that address individual Thrust Areas.. (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 Headquarters, through its Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), issued an omnibus funding announcement called "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2013" under Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZEA001N (CFDA 43.002, Aeronautics). This notice is an update to the solicitation first posted on December 18, 2012, and it keeps the overall structure of a broad, multi-topic research call while extending the window for submitting detailed proposals. The key change in this update is that detailed proposals, each with their own specific due dates, will be accepted through December 31, 2013 (extended from the prior September 30, 2013 date). Rather than having one universal deadline, NASA makes clear that proposal requirements and due dates will be tied to specific research thrust areas, and those details will appear in appendices that are released over time as amendments.
The opportunity is designed to fund foundational and systems-level aeronautics research aligned with five major ARMD programs. First, the Airspace Systems Program targets air traffic management research needs connected to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative, as defined by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO). Second, the Aviation Safety Program focuses on proactively addressing safety challenges for both emerging and current aircraft operating within the nation’s present and future air transportation system. Third, the Fundamental Aeronautics Program supports longer-term, cutting-edge research across all flight regimes to generate data, knowledge, and design tools applicable to a wide range of vehicles, atmospheres, and speeds. Fourth, the Integrated Systems Research Program emphasizes integrated, system-level work on promising concepts and technologies, including assessing and demonstrating benefits in relevant environments rather than only in isolated laboratory conditions. Fifth, the Aeronautics Strategy and Management Program provides cross-cutting research and programmatic support that helps the other ARMD programs operate effectively, including efforts tied to innovative aviation concepts, education and outreach, and cross-program operations.
A central feature of this solicitation is that the actual, actionable topics are not all defined in a single static document. Instead, NASA releases appendices for individual program elements and thrust areas, and those appendices contain the concrete instructions proposers need to follow. Each appendix is expected to specify what NASA wants in that topic area, where the proposal should be submitted within the overall solicitation structure, the applicable submission deadline, any special evaluation criteria, and the relevant points of contact such as the Program Officer and the assigned Contracting Officer. In practice, this means applicants must monitor the solicitation for amendments and align their submissions to the appendix that best matches their research concept.
Eligibility is broadly open across organization types, with one notable limitation: government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are generally excluded from participation as proposers under this call. Outside that exception, participation is described as unrestricted, meaning educational institutions, private industry, and nonprofit organizations are all eligible to apply. The announcement also indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which typically reduces barriers for universities and smaller organizations that may not have discretionary funds to contribute.
From an administrative standpoint, proposals must be submitted electronically, either through NASA’s NSPIRES system (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov. NASA emphasizes that both systems have registration requirements for principal investigators and any additional participants (such as co-investigators), and they encourage applicants to register and familiarize themselves with the system well ahead of the relevant due date listed in the applicable appendix. Submissions must be transmitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization, and any organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES and must identify its authorized organizational representative(s) who are permitted to submit on the organization’s behalf.
The solicitation is issued as a broad agency announcement under FAR 35.016 and NASA’s corresponding NFS 1835.016, signaling that NASA is seeking research ideas and technical approaches rather than procurement of a clearly specified commercial product. Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements, and NASA explicitly reserves the right to decide the appropriate award instrument for each selected proposal, regardless of where the opportunity is posted (such as FedBizOpps.gov and/or Grants.gov). For access, NASA directs applicants to NSPIRES by navigating to Solicitations and then Open Solicitations, selecting NRA NNH13ZEA001N, and reviewing amendments as they are posted. For general policy and procedural questions, the notice lists Susan Minor (Integration and Management Office Deputy Director, ARMD) as a point of contact at NASA_roa@nasa.gov, with NAIS Support available at nais.support@nasa.gov for technical access issues.
FAQs: NASA Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2013 (NNH13ZEA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a NASA Headquarters Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) omnibus funding announcement titled "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2013" under Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZEA001N (CFDA 43.002, Aeronautics). It is a broad, multi-topic research call that supports foundational and systems-level aeronautics research.
What changed in the updated notice?
The update extends the window for submitting detailed proposals. Detailed proposals (with due dates that vary by topic) will be accepted through December 31, 2013, instead of the prior end date of September 30, 2013.
Is there one single deadline for all proposals?
No. NASA makes clear that proposal requirements and due dates are tied to specific research thrust areas. The specific due date you must follow is the one listed in the relevant appendix for your topic.
How do I know what topics NASA is actually funding?
The actionable topics and instructions are provided in appendices that are released over time as amendments. Applicants need to monitor the solicitation for new or updated appendices and match their research concept to the appropriate appendix.
What information will each appendix include?
Each appendix is expected to include: what NASA wants in that topic area, where the proposal should be submitted within the solicitation structure, the submission deadline for that topic, any special evaluation criteria, and points of contact (such as the Program Officer and the assigned Contracting Officer).
What major research areas or programs does this solicitation align with?
The solicitation is aligned with five major ARMD programs: Airspace Systems Program, Aviation Safety Program, Fundamental Aeronautics Program, Integrated Systems Research Program, and Aeronautics Strategy and Management Program.
What is the focus of the Airspace Systems Program under this opportunity?
It targets air traffic management research needs connected to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative, as defined by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO).
What is the focus of the Aviation Safety Program under this opportunity?
It focuses on proactively addressing safety challenges for both emerging and current aircraft operating within the nation’s present and future air transportation system.
What is the focus of the Fundamental Aeronautics Program under this opportunity?
It supports longer-term, cutting-edge research across all flight regimes to generate data, knowledge, and design tools applicable to a wide range of vehicles, atmospheres, and speeds.
What is the focus of the Integrated Systems Research Program under this opportunity?
It emphasizes integrated, system-level work on promising concepts and technologies, including assessing and demonstrating benefits in relevant environments (not only in isolated laboratory settings).
What is the focus of the Aeronautics Strategy and Management Program under this opportunity?
It provides cross-cutting research and programmatic support that helps the other ARMD programs operate effectively, including efforts tied to innovative aviation concepts, education and outreach, and cross-program operations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open across organization types, with a key limitation: government organizations and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are generally excluded from participation as proposers under this call. Outside of that exception, participation is described as unrestricted (including educational institutions, private industry, and nonprofit organizations).
Are government organizations or FFRDCs allowed to submit proposals?
They are generally excluded from participation as proposers under this solicitation, based on the limitation stated in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided notice for this opportunity.
How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically through either NASA’s NSPIRES system (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov.
Do applicants need to register in NSPIRES or Grants.gov?
Yes. NASA emphasizes that both systems have registration requirements for principal investigators and additional participants (such as co-investigators). Applicants are encouraged to register and become familiar with the relevant system well ahead of the due date listed in the applicable appendix.
Who is allowed to transmit the proposal submission?
Submissions must be transmitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
Does my organization need to be registered in NSPIRES to submit?
Yes. Any organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES and must identify its authorized organizational representative(s) who are permitted to submit on the organization’s behalf.
What kind of solicitation is this (procurement vs. research announcement)?
The solicitation is issued as a broad agency announcement under FAR 35.016 and NASA’s corresponding NFS 1835.016, indicating NASA is seeking research ideas and technical approaches rather than procurement of a clearly specified commercial product.
What award types might NASA use?
Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements. NASA reserves the right to decide the appropriate award instrument for each selected proposal.
Does NASA decide the award instrument even if the opportunity is listed in different places?
Yes. NASA explicitly reserves the right to decide the appropriate award instrument regardless of where the opportunity is posted (for example, FedBizOpps.gov and/or Grants.gov).
Where can I find the solicitation in NSPIRES?
NASA directs applicants to NSPIRES by navigating to Solicitations, then Open Solicitations, selecting NRA NNH13ZEA001N, and reviewing amendments as they are posted.
Why do I need to monitor amendments?
Because appendices for individual program elements and thrust areas are released over time as amendments, and those appendices contain the concrete proposal instructions, due dates, evaluation criteria, and points of contact needed to submit correctly.
Who should I contact for general policy or procedural questions?
The notice lists Susan Minor (Integration and Management Office Deputy Director, ARMD) as the point of contact for general policy and procedural questions at NASA_roa@nasa.gov.
Who should I contact for technical access issues?
For technical access issues, the notice directs applicants to NAIS Support at nais.support@nasa.gov.
What should I do if my research idea does not clearly fit an existing appendix?
Based on the structure described, applicants should monitor the solicitation for new or updated appendices released as amendments and align their submission to the appendix that best matches their research concept.
Does this notice replace the original posting?
It is described as an update to the solicitation first posted on December 18, 2012, maintaining the broad structure while extending the period during which detailed proposals can be accepted (through topic-specific deadlines up to December 31, 2013).
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