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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 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.001 Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 23, 2013 and posted on Jan 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by ROSES 2013 NRA Release Date February 14, 2013 Notice of Intent to propose Due March 16, 2013, through January 25, 2013 Proposals Due May 4, 2013, through March 22, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013), funding opportunity number NNH13ZDA001N, is a broad NASA Research Announcement released by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It was scheduled to become available around February 14, 2013 through the NASA solicitation portal in NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) by navigating to Open Solicitations. ROSES is NASA's primary annual mechanism for soliciting competed research proposals, and this 2013 version invites work that supports both basic and applied research as well as enabling technology that advances NASA science goals.
The scope is intentionally wide and spans four major NASA science areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Proposals can target many different kinds of work, including theory and modeling, analysis of existing SMD mission data, and integrated Earth system modeling. It also includes development and demonstration efforts that enable future missions, such as creating new instrument or experiment techniques, advancing mission concepts, and maturing technologies that could be used on future SMD flight projects. In addition, ROSES 2013 supports observational and field activities tied to Earth science objectives, including Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement or validate mission measurements.
A notable part of the solicitation is its support for a range of platforms and investigation types beyond traditional spacecraft missions. This includes research using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and even commercial reusable rocket opportunities. It also explicitly covers laboratory and analytical work involving samples, including both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to interpret, validate, or verify space-based observations. The solicitation further encourages work that improves the atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret remote-sensing or in situ space data and returned samples, which is critical for accurate scientific inference across planetary and astrophysical disciplines.
ROSES 2013 also emphasizes practical application pathways for Earth science data. Alongside fundamental research, it invites proposals that build systems and applied information tools that translate Earth science research results into societal benefits, such as decision support, data products, and information systems aligned with SMD objectives and datasets. This reflects NASA's dual interest in advancing scientific understanding and improving the usability of Earth observations for real-world needs.
Funding levels vary significantly based on the size and complexity of the work. Smaller, focused projects such as data analysis efforts might be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large efforts such as the development of science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. At the program-element level (specific topics described in the solicitation appendices), available funding ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means each element may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen awards depending on priorities and proposal quality.
NASA indicated that awards could be issued through multiple mechanisms depending on proposer type and program needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may specify shorter durations or longer ones up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broadly open. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including domestic or foreign entities, government or private organizations, for-profit or non-profit groups, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals submitted or teaming arrangements. One important constraint applies to international participation: NASA policy states that investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer funding to the non-U.S. partner even if they participate scientifically.
The solicitation uses a structured set of deadlines by program element rather than a single due date. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, with the earliest NOI due date listed as March 16, 2013. Proposal due dates were scheduled to begin on May 4, 2013 and extend through March 22, 2014 (with element-specific dates provided in Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES document). Because ROSES is frequently updated, NASA advised proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for amendments, clarifications, and new elements, and provided an archive location for ROSES 2013 updates on NASA's science website.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals could be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov, but all organizations intending to propose were required to register in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, organizations also needed Grants.gov registration in addition to NSPIRES. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission method. NASA strongly encouraged early registration and early use of the systems to avoid last-minute access or compliance issues.
The detailed topics, requirements, and points of contact for each program element are contained in the ROSES appendices, where each element includes a Summary of Key Information and identifies the responsible Program Officer. For general policy and procedure questions about the ROSES announcement, NASA provided a central contact: Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov), Lead for Research in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, along with support contact information for technical access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NASA ROSES 2013 (NNH13ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013), funding opportunity number NNH13ZDA001N, is a broad NASA Research Announcement released by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It is NASA's primary annual mechanism for soliciting competed research proposals across a wide range of NASA science topics.
Which NASA office released ROSES 2013?
ROSES 2013 was released by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
Where was ROSES 2013 expected to be posted?
It was scheduled to become available through NASA's solicitation portal in NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) by navigating to Open Solicitations.
When was ROSES 2013 expected to become available?
It was scheduled to become available around February 14, 2013.
What kinds of research does ROSES 2013 support?
ROSES 2013 invites work that supports basic and applied research, as well as enabling technology, aligned with NASA science goals. Examples described in the opportunity include theory and modeling, analysis of existing SMD mission data, integrated Earth system modeling, and development/demonstration efforts that enable future missions.
Which major NASA science areas are included?
The scope spans four major NASA science areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
Does ROSES 2013 support work using existing NASA mission data?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes analysis of existing SMD mission data as an example of supported work.
Does ROSES 2013 include theory, modeling, and Earth system modeling?
Yes. The solicitation includes theory and modeling, and it specifically mentions integrated Earth system modeling as within scope.
Does ROSES 2013 fund technology development or mission-enabling activities?
Yes. It includes development and demonstration efforts that enable future missions, such as creating new instrument or experiment techniques, advancing mission concepts, and maturing technologies for potential use on future SMD flight projects.
Are Earth science field campaigns and surface observations included?
Yes. ROSES 2013 supports observational and field activities tied to Earth science objectives, including Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement or validate mission measurements.
What platforms or investigation types does ROSES 2013 mention beyond traditional spacecraft missions?
The solicitation describes support for research using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket opportunities.
Does ROSES 2013 include laboratory and sample-based research?
Yes. It explicitly covers laboratory and analytical work involving samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to interpret, validate, or verify space-based observations.
What is meant by improving atomic and compositional parameters?
ROSES 2013 encourages work that improves the atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret remote-sensing or in situ space data and returned samples, supporting accurate scientific interpretation across planetary and astrophysical disciplines.
Does ROSES 2013 support applied Earth science uses and decision support tools?
Yes. Alongside fundamental research, the opportunity invites proposals that build systems and applied information tools that translate Earth science results into societal benefits, such as decision support, data products, and information systems aligned with SMD objectives and datasets.
How much funding is available per project?
Funding varies by the size and complexity of the work. Smaller, focused projects (such as data analysis) might be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
How much funding is available at the program-element level?
At the program-element level (specific topics described in the solicitation appendices), available funding ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This implies each element may make anywhere from a handful to several dozen awards depending on priorities and proposal quality.
What award mechanisms might NASA use?
NASA indicated awards could be issued through multiple mechanisms depending on proposer type and program needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter durations, or longer ones up to a maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including domestic or foreign entities, government or private organizations, and for-profit or non-profit groups.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No limit was stated in the provided opportunity description, and it notes no stated restriction on the number of proposals submitted or on teaming arrangements.
How does NASA handle international (non-U.S.) participation?
NASA policy states that investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer funding to the non-U.S. partner even if they participate scientifically.
Is there a single proposal deadline for ROSES 2013?
No. ROSES 2013 uses a structured set of deadlines by program element rather than a single due date.
When were Notices of Intent (NOIs) due?
NOIs were requested for most program elements. The earliest NOI due date listed was March 16, 2013 (with element-specific requirements and dates provided in the ROSES materials).
When were proposals due?
Proposal due dates were scheduled to begin on May 4, 2013 and extend through March 22, 2014, with element-specific due dates provided in Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES document.
Where do I find the specific topics and requirements for each program element?
The detailed topics, requirements, and points of contact for each program element are contained in the ROSES appendices. Each element includes a Summary of Key Information and identifies the responsible Program Officer.
How do I submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals could be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov.
Do I have to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. All organizations intending to propose were required to register in NSPIRES.
If I submit through Grants.gov, do I still need NSPIRES registration?
Yes. If submitting through Grants.gov, organizations also needed Grants.gov registration in addition to NSPIRES.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES registration?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission method.
Why does NASA recommend early registration and early system use?
NASA strongly encouraged early registration and early use of the systems to avoid last-minute access or compliance issues.
Can the ROSES 2013 solicitation change after release?
Yes. Because ROSES is frequently updated, NASA advised proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for amendments, clarifications, and new elements, and it provided an archive location for ROSES 2013 updates on NASA's science website.
Who do I contact for general policy or procedure questions about ROSES?
For general policy and procedure questions about the ROSES announcement, NASA provided a central contact: Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov), Lead for Research in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters.
Who do I contact for technical access issues?
NASA also provided support contact information for technical access issues (separate from the general policy/procedure contact), as referenced in the opportunity description.
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