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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 "ROSES 11 New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science" 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 Sep 2, 2011 and posted on Jun 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no exchange of funds consult Appendix B Section (l) of the guidebook for proposers (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/)for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non U.S. participants. Also ref. Sections 2.3.10(c)(vii) of the guidebook for proposers for special instructions for proposals from non U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
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Opportunity Summary:
ROSES 11 New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N). The announcement was released around February 18, 2011, and it sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate research framework, supporting a wide span of Earth and space science research and technology. While this specific listing highlights the early career investigator opportunity in Earth Science, it is issued under the umbrella ROSES NRA that also includes Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics program elements, with the detailed program requirements and topics defined in the ROSES appendices and associated tables of due dates.
At its core, the opportunity funds basic and applied research plus enabling technology development tied to NASA mission and science priorities. The scope is intentionally broad, covering work such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA Science Mission Directorate data; development of experiment techniques and instrumentation concepts for future missions; aircraft, balloon, suborbital rocket, and reusable commercial rocket investigations; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions; laboratory analyses of samples (including terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret NASA Earth observations and, more generally under ROSES, extraterrestrial samples); development of integrated Earth system models; and applied systems that translate Earth science research into societal or decision-support benefits. In practical terms, the solicitation is designed to fund everything from small, focused science studies (for example, targeted data analysis projects) to much larger, multi-year efforts that may involve building or maturing scientific hardware or advanced technologies.
Funding levels and award structures are flexible and depend on the specific program element and the nature of the proposed work. Typical awards can be under $100,000 per year for limited-scope efforts, while large projects can exceed $1 million per year when substantial development or extensive activities are proposed. Across different program elements within ROSES, NASA indicates that available funding can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars per element, which means selections may range from only a few proposals to several dozen, depending on the program objectives and proposal quality. NASA may issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice driven by the proposing organization type and the program requirements. Periods of performance are generally four years, though some elements may be shorter or longer, up to a maximum of five years.
Key dates are spread across the ROSES 2011 cycle rather than a single deadline. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most elements, with NOIs due beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012. Full proposals were due starting April 29, 2011 and continuing through April 30, 2012, with exact due dates depending on the specific program element as listed in the ROSES tables. The grant listing also shows administrative timeline fields for this particular posting (Posted June 9, 2011; Original Closing Date August 31, 2011; Current Closing Date September 14, 2011; Archive Date September 30, 2011), reflecting how the opportunity was managed in the posting system, but applicants still needed to follow the program-element-specific due dates inside ROSES.
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals, with no stated restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements. However, NASA generally funds U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is governed by NASA's policy of "no exchange of funds," meaning NASA does not provide funding to the non-U.S. partner; those organizations participate using their own resources unless a jointly issued NRA includes different guidance. Additional instructions for international participation and proposals involving U.S. personnel requesting NASA support are referenced in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers (including Appendix B and specific sections cited in the announcement).
Submission is electronic and requires advance registration. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, using NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or Grants.gov, with NSPIRES registration required in all cases. If submitting through Grants.gov, organizations also had to be registered there in addition to NSPIRES. All principal investigators and co-investigators needed NSPIRES accounts regardless of the submission route. NASA explicitly urged applicants to start registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute issues.
Finally, the solicitation emphasizes that ROSES is dynamic during its open period: NASA may issue amendments, clarifications, or add new program elements through about February 2012, and applicants were encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications, as well as check the online archive for updates. For general policy and procedural questions about ROSES, the contact listed was Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov), while questions about specific program elements were to be directed to the program officers identified within the ROSES appendices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 11 New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science (NASA ROSES 2011)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 11 New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science, issued under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N). It is part of NASA's Science Mission Directorate research framework and is one program element within the larger ROSES umbrella.
How does this relate to the larger ROSES 2011 solicitation?
This early career Earth Science listing is issued under the ROSES 2011 NASA Research Announcement (NRA), which also includes program elements spanning Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The specific requirements, topics, and due dates are defined in the ROSES appendices and the associated tables of due dates.
When was the opportunity released?
The announcement was released around February 18, 2011 as part of ROSES 2011.
What kinds of work does NASA fund under this solicitation?
The scope is intentionally broad and supports basic and applied research plus enabling technology development tied to NASA mission and science priorities. Examples include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA Science Mission Directorate data; development of experiment techniques and instrumentation concepts for future missions; aircraft, balloon, suborbital rocket, and reusable commercial rocket investigations; Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting NASA missions; laboratory analyses of samples (including terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret NASA Earth observations); development of integrated Earth system models; and applied systems that translate Earth science research into societal or decision-support benefits.
Does the program only support small research studies, or can it fund larger efforts too?
ROSES is designed to fund a wide range of effort sizes, from small, focused projects (such as targeted data analysis) to much larger, multi-year efforts that may involve building or maturing scientific hardware or advanced technologies.
What are typical award sizes?
Award levels vary by program element and the nature of the work. Limited-scope efforts can be under $100,000 per year, while large projects can exceed $1 million per year when substantial development or extensive activities are proposed.
How much funding is available overall?
Across different ROSES program elements, NASA indicates that available funding can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars per element. This means selections may range from only a few proposals to several dozen, depending on program objectives and proposal quality.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
NASA may issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the type of proposing organization and the specific program requirements.
How long is the period of performance?
Periods of performance are generally four years. Some program elements may be shorter or longer, up to a maximum of five years.
Is there a single deadline for ROSES 2011 proposals?
No. Key dates are spread across the ROSES 2011 cycle and depend on the specific program element. The ROSES tables list the exact due dates for Notices of Intent (NOIs) and full proposals.
When were Notices of Intent (NOIs) due?
For most program elements, NOIs were requested, with due dates beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012. Exact NOI dates depend on the specific element.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due starting April 29, 2011 and continuing through April 30, 2012, with exact due dates varying by program element as shown in the ROSES tables.
The posting shows specific closing dates. Which dates should applicants follow?
The listing includes administrative posting-system dates (Posted June 9, 2011; Original Closing Date August 31, 2011; Current Closing Date September 14, 2011; Archive Date September 30, 2011). However, applicants still needed to follow the program-element-specific due dates provided inside the ROSES 2011 appendices and due date tables.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals. The announcement does not state a restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements.
Does NASA fund non-U.S. organizations?
NASA generally funds U.S. institutions. Participation by non-U.S. organizations is governed by NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning NASA does not provide funding to the non-U.S. partner. Non-U.S. organizations typically participate using their own resources unless a jointly issued NRA provides different guidance.
Where can applicants find guidance for international participation?
International participation and related proposal guidance are referenced in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers, including Appendix B and other cited sections in the announcement.
How are proposals submitted?
Submission is electronic and requires advance registration. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative using NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NSPIRES registration was required in all cases.
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. If an organization submitted through Grants.gov, it also had to be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES, because NSPIRES registration was required in all cases.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and co-investigators needed NSPIRES accounts regardless of whether the organization submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Why does NASA recommend registering early?
NASA explicitly urged applicants to start registration and become familiar with the submission systems early to avoid last-minute issues.
Can the solicitation change while it is open?
Yes. ROSES is described as dynamic during its open period. NASA may issue amendments, clarifications, or add new program elements through about February 2012.
How can applicants stay updated on amendments or new elements?
Applicants were encouraged to monitor NSPIRES, subscribe to notifications, and check the online archive for updates during the open period.
Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
For general policy and procedural questions about ROSES, the contact listed was Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov).
Who should be contacted for questions about a specific program element?
Questions about specific program elements were to be directed to the program officers identified within the ROSES appendices.
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