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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 Space and Earth Sciences 2008" 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 Feb 22, 2008 and posted on Feb 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Proposal due dates are scheduled starting May 9, 2008, and continue through March 27, 2009. Electronically submitted Notices of Intent to propose are requested for most program elements, with the first such due date being March 14, 2008.. (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 grant opportunity NNH08ZDA001N, titled Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008), is a broad NASA Research Announcement that seeks proposals for both basic and applied research and related technology development across NASA's Science Mission Directorate. The solicitation supports work aligned with one or more of NASA's major research programs in Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. In practical terms, ROSES 2008 serves as an umbrella announcement made up of many individual program elements, each with its own specific goals, points of contact, and due dates, but all tied to advancing NASA science and the tools, methods, and technologies needed to carry it out.
The scope is intentionally wide and covers most supporting research and technology activities in space and Earth sciences. Examples called out include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques that could be used on future space missions; early concepts for future missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA science missions. It also includes laboratory and analytical work on extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, plus terrestrial samples that help verify or interpret observations from Earth system science missions. Additional areas include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based measurements and returned samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, developing integrated Earth system models, and building systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and usable information systems tied to SMD objectives and datasets.
Funding levels vary substantially depending on the activity and the specific program element. The announcement notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis, and can exceed $1 million per year for larger, more extensive efforts such as building science experiment hardware. For each program element, the total funds available may range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means some elements may fund only a handful of projects while others may support several dozen, depending on NASA priorities and proposal quality.
NASA expects to make awards using several possible mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The choice depends on the proposing organization and the program requirements. The typical period of performance is about four years, although some elements may specify shorter or longer timeframes.
Eligibility is broadly open and essentially unrestricted by organization type. Universities, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, other government agencies, and both domestic and foreign organizations may participate, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. A key policy point is that projects involving non-US organizations must be conducted with no exchange of funds, meaning NASA will not send funding to the non-US participant even if collaboration is permitted.
The timeline spans nearly a year of rolling deadlines across the various program elements. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most elements, with the first NOI due date listed as March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and continue through March 27, 2009, reflecting the fact that each program element sets its own schedule within the umbrella ROSES solicitation.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, depending on the element and applicant preference, but registration is required. Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov the organization must also be registered there. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit, and all principal investigators and other named participants such as co-investigators must also be registered in NSPIRES. NASA emphasizes starting registration early to avoid last-minute access or profile issues before deadlines.
Applicants can locate the full ROSES 2008 solicitation and its program elements through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage (NSPIRES) under Solicitations and Open Solicitations. Individual program elements can also be found in Grants.gov using the Advanced Search and entering the funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N to pull up the list of posted elements, then downloading the application package associated with the specific element of interest. For element-specific questions, NASA directs applicants to the Program Officers listed in each element's Summary of Key Information. For general policies and procedures tied to the NRA, the point of contact is Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-1182).
Key administrative details in the posting include: Opportunity Category Discretionary; Funding Instrument Types include grant, cooperative agreement, procurement contract, and other; no cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated; the posting date is February 22, 2008; and the opportunity is issued by NASA Headquarters under ROSES 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NASA ROSES 2008 (NNH08ZDA001N)
What is NASA ROSES 2008 (NNH08ZDA001N)?
ROSES 2008 (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008) is a broad NASA Research Announcement (NRA) issued by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It invites proposals for basic and applied research and related technology development supporting NASA science.
What does it mean that ROSES 2008 is an "umbrella" solicitation?
ROSES 2008 is made up of many individual program elements. Each element has its own goals, point(s) of contact, and due dates, but all fall under the single funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N and share the overall objective of advancing NASA science and enabling tools, methods, and technologies.
Which NASA science areas are included?
The solicitation supports work aligned with one or more of NASA SMD's major research programs in Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
What types of work are supported under ROSES 2008?
The scope is intentionally wide and covers most supporting research and technology activities in space and Earth sciences. Examples include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques for future missions; early concepts for future missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA science missions.
Does ROSES 2008 support laboratory work and sample analysis?
Yes. It includes laboratory and analytical work on extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples used to verify or interpret observations from Earth system science missions.
Does ROSES 2008 include Earth field work and observations?
Yes. The scope includes conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions.
Are Earth system models and applied Earth information systems included?
Yes. The solicitation includes developing integrated Earth system models and building systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and usable information systems tied to SMD objectives and datasets.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary substantially by activity and program element. Awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for larger efforts (such as building science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available within a program element?
For each program element, the total funds available may range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This means some elements may fund only a handful of projects while others may support several dozen, depending on NASA priorities and proposal quality.
What funding mechanisms may NASA use for ROSES 2008 awards?
NASA expects to make awards using several possible mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The appropriate mechanism depends on the proposing organization and the program requirements.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is about four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer timeframes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open and essentially unrestricted by organization type. Universities, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, other government agencies, and both domestic and foreign organizations may participate.
Are foreign organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, foreign organizations may participate. However, projects involving non-US organizations must be conducted with no exchange of funds, meaning NASA will not send funding to the non-US participant even if collaboration is permitted.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction on the number of proposals is stated in the provided opportunity description.
Are teaming arrangements allowed (e.g., multiple organizations working together)?
Yes. The opportunity description indicates no stated restriction on teaming arrangements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the posting details provided.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is February 22, 2008.
What are the key dates for Notices of Intent (NOIs)?
NOIs are requested for most program elements. The first NOI due date listed is March 14, 2008. Individual program elements may have different NOI dates.
When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and continue through March 27, 2009. Each program element sets its own schedule within the ROSES 2008 umbrella solicitation.
How do I submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, depending on the element and applicant preference.
Do I need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES.
Do I need to register in Grants.gov?
If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES. Registration is required to access and submit the application package for the relevant program element.
Who is allowed to press "submit" for the organization?
An authorized official of the proposing organization must submit the proposal electronically. NSPIRES requires the organization to designate authorized organizational representative(s) for submission.
Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
NASA emphasizes starting registration early to avoid last-minute access problems, delays, or profile issues in NSPIRES (and Grants.gov, if used) before proposal deadlines.
Where can I find the full ROSES 2008 solicitation and program elements?
The full ROSES 2008 solicitation and program elements can be located through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES under "Solicitations" and "Open Solicitations."
How can I find ROSES 2008 program elements on Grants.gov?
Individual program elements can be found in Grants.gov using Advanced Search and entering the funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N. This pulls up the list of posted elements, where you can download the application package for the specific element of interest.
Who should I contact with questions about a specific program element?
For element-specific questions, contact the Program Officers listed in that element's "Summary of Key Information."
Who should I contact about general policies and procedures for this NASA Research Announcement?
For general policies and procedures tied to the NRA, the point of contact is Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-1182).
What is the opportunity category and what instruments are included?
The opportunity category is listed as Discretionary. Funding instrument types include grant, cooperative agreement, procurement contract, and other.
Which NASA office is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by NASA Headquarters under ROSES 2008.
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