Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N GULF
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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 2008 Earth Science for Decision Making Gulf of Mexico Region" 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 Sep 12, 2008 and posted on Jun 27, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 30, 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:
The ROSES 2008 Earth Science for Decision Making Gulf of Mexico Region opportunity is a NASA Headquarters funding announcement issued under the larger Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation, with the main solicitation number NNH08ZDA001N and the Gulf specific listing shown as NNH08ZDA001N GULF. It is a discretionary research and development opportunity meant to support both basic and applied work that draws on NASA Science Mission Directorate interests, with a practical emphasis on turning Earth science results into information that can support decisions in the Gulf of Mexico region. The opportunity sits inside a broader NASA Research Announcement that spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, but this specific element highlights Earth science applications and decision support.
The scope of work NASA is willing to fund is broad and includes much more than just traditional academic research. Proposed efforts can involve theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; aircraft, balloon, or suborbital investigations; development of experimental techniques and mission concepts for future NASA missions; and advancement of technologies relevant to NASA science missions. It also includes laboratory analysis methods for samples (both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observing mission data), determination of key atomic or compositional parameters needed to analyze observations, and Earth surface observations or field campaigns that complement NASA Earth system science missions. On the applied side, NASA explicitly calls for work that develops integrated Earth system models and builds systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit, including applied information systems aligned with NASA objectives and data use. In the Gulf of Mexico decision making context, this points toward projects that connect Earth observations and modeling with real-world planning, risk management, environmental assessment, or resource and coastal decision processes, so long as they remain grounded in NASA-relevant science and data.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the type and ambition of the proposed work. NASA indicates awards can be under $100,000 per year for smaller, focused efforts such as data analysis, and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large, complex activities such as developing science instrument hardware. The amount available within each specific program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total, which means the number of awards can vary from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on the element goals and the quality and quantity of proposals received. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
NASA anticipates making awards using several possible funding instruments, including grants and cooperative agreements (and in some cases contracts or interagency transfers), with the instrument depending on the proposing organization type and the specific program needs. A typical project period is about four years, although certain program elements may allow shorter or longer periods. Eligibility is broadly open and described as unrestricted: domestic and foreign organizations can participate, including universities, industry, nonprofits, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies, with no stated limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. A key limitation is NASA policy for non-US organizations: collaborations involving non-US entities must generally be conducted with no exchange of funds from NASA to the non-US organization.
The timeline for ROSES 2008 overall begins with the solicitation becoming available around February 15, 2008 through NASA’s NSPIRES portal. For many program elements, NASA requests an electronic Notice of Intent to propose, with an early NOI date cited as March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates vary by program element across a long submission window, beginning May 9, 2008 and extending through March 27, 2009. For this Gulf of Mexico region element as posted on Grants.gov, the listing shows a posted date of June 27, 2008, an original closing date of September 30, 2008, and a revised closing date of October 30, 2008, with the archive date listed as November 29, 2008.
Applications must be submitted electronically, and NASA requires organizations to register in NSPIRES in order to submit under this NRA. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered there, and the registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the application package. In addition, all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA advises applicants to start registrations and system familiarization early, since proposal submission depends on correct organizational and individual profiles being in place.
Applicants looking for the right program element are directed to use Grants.gov’s advanced search and enter the funding opportunity number (NNH08ZDA001N, with the relevant suffix as applicable) to pull up the list of posted ROSES elements, then download the application package tied to the specific element they intend to pursue. Questions about individual elements are handled by the program officers identified in the “Summary of Key Information†for each element, while general solicitation policy and procedure questions are directed to Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-1182).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2008 Earth Science for Decision Making - Gulf of Mexico Region (NNH08ZDA001N GULF)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation. The main solicitation number is NNH08ZDA001N, and the Gulf of Mexico Region listing is shown as NNH08ZDA001N GULF. It is described as a discretionary research and development opportunity.
2) What is the main purpose of the Gulf of Mexico Region element?
The element emphasizes Earth science for decision making in the Gulf of Mexico region, with a practical focus on turning Earth science results into information that can support decisions. The work is expected to remain grounded in NASA-relevant science and data, and it highlights Earth science applications and decision support.
3) Is this opportunity limited to Earth Science, or does it include other NASA science areas?
ROSES 2008 as a whole spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. This specific element (Gulf of Mexico Region) highlights Earth science applications and decision support.
4) What types of work will NASA consider funding under this opportunity?
NASA indicates a broad scope of potentially fundable activities, including:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data
- Aircraft, balloon, or suborbital investigations
- Development of experimental techniques and mission concepts for future NASA missions
- Advancement of technologies relevant to NASA science missions
- Laboratory analysis methods for samples (extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observing mission data)
- Determination of key atomic or compositional parameters needed to analyze observations
- Earth surface observations or field campaigns that complement NASA Earth system science missions
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit, including applied information systems aligned with NASA objectives and data use
5) Does NASA only fund academic research under this announcement?
No. The scope described goes beyond traditional academic research and includes applied efforts, technology advancement, field campaigns, laboratory methods, and systems that translate Earth science data into usable decision-support information, so long as the work aligns with NASA Science Mission Directorate interests and NASA-relevant science and data.
6) What does “Earth Science for Decision Making†imply for projects in the Gulf of Mexico region?
Based on the description provided, it points toward projects that connect Earth observations and modeling with real-world planning, risk management, environmental assessment, or resource and coastal decision processes for the Gulf of Mexico region, while staying grounded in NASA-relevant science and data.
7) How much funding is available per award?
NASA states that award sizes can vary widely depending on the type and ambition of the work. Examples given include awards under $100,000 per year for smaller, focused efforts (such as data analysis) and awards exceeding $1,000,000 per year for large, complex activities (such as developing science instrument hardware).
8) How much total funding is available within a program element?
NASA indicates that the amount available within each specific program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total. As a result, the number of awards can vary from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on element goals and the quality and quantity of proposals received.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
10) What funding instruments might NASA use for awards?
NASA anticipates using multiple possible funding instruments, including grants and cooperative agreements, and in some cases contracts or interagency transfers. The instrument used depends on the proposing organization type and NASA program needs.
11) What is the typical project period?
A typical project period is about four years, although NASA notes that certain program elements may allow shorter or longer periods.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Domestic and foreign organizations can participate, including universities, industry, nonprofits, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies.
13) Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No stated limits are provided on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
14) Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and can they receive NASA funds?
Non-U.S. organizations can participate, but NASA policy is noted as a key limitation: collaborations involving non-U.S. entities must generally be conducted with no exchange of funds from NASA to the non-U.S. organization.
15) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Several dates are provided across ROSES 2008 and the Gulf listing:
- ROSES 2008 solicitation availability: around February 15, 2008 (via NSPIRES)
- Example early Notice of Intent (NOI) date for many elements: March 14, 2008
- Proposal due dates across ROSES elements: beginning May 9, 2008 through March 27, 2009 (varies by element)
- Grants.gov listing for the Gulf element: posted June 27, 2008
- Original closing date (Gulf listing): September 30, 2008
- Revised closing date (Gulf listing): October 30, 2008
- Archive date (Gulf listing): November 29, 2008
16) Do proposal due dates vary under ROSES 2008?
Yes. Proposal due dates vary by program element across a long window that begins May 9, 2008 and extends through March 27, 2009.
17) Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
NASA requests an electronic Notice of Intent to propose for many program elements, and an early NOI date is cited as March 14, 2008. The information provided does not state that an NOI is required for every element.
18) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically.
19) What systems do applicants need to use (NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov)?
NASA requires organizations to register in NSPIRES in order to submit under this NASA Research Announcement. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov.
20) Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
Organizations must be registered in NSPIRES to submit. In addition, all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
21) What is required for Grants.gov submission regarding authorized representatives?
If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the application package.
22) Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
NASA advises applicants to begin registrations and system familiarization early because proposal submission depends on correct organizational and individual profiles being in place.
23) How do applicants find the correct ROSES element on Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to use Grants.gov advanced search and enter the funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N (with the relevant suffix as applicable) to pull up the list of posted ROSES elements, then download the application package for the specific element they intend to pursue.
24) Who should applicants contact with questions about a specific program element?
Questions about individual elements are handled by the program officers identified in the “Summary of Key Information†for each element.
25) Who should applicants contact with general solicitation policy and procedure questions?
General solicitation policy and procedure questions are directed to Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-1182).
26) What is the relationship between the main solicitation number and the Gulf listing?
The main ROSES 2008 solicitation number is NNH08ZDA001N. The Gulf of Mexico Region element is shown as NNH08ZDA001N GULF, indicating it is a specific listing/element under the larger ROSES 2008 solicitation.
27) What kinds of projects could be considered “large, complex activities†under NASA’s examples?
NASA provides an example that large, complex activities may include developing science instrument hardware, and notes that awards for such work can exceed $1,000,000 per year.
28) What kinds of projects could be considered “smaller, focused efforts†under NASA’s examples?
NASA provides an example that smaller, focused efforts may include data analysis, and notes that awards for such work can be under $100,000 per year.
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