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The ROSES 2008 Lunar and Planetary Science U.S. Participating Investigator opportunity, published under the NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (NRA), invites proposals for a wide range of research in Earth and space sciences. The announcement will be available around February 15, 2008. It seeks to support both basic and applied research within NASA's Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics programs.

Proposals can cover various topics, including modeling, data analysis, development of experimental techniques for future missions, and laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial and terrestrial samples. Funding amounts range from under $100,000 for small efforts to over $1 million for larger projects, with the total funds available spanning from less than one million to several million dollars, contingent on the program and quality of submissions.

The funding may take the form of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts, with typical project durations lasting around four years. Eligible participants include a wide range of organizations, both domestic and international, including educational institutions, industries, and non-profit organizations.

Proposal deadlines begin on May 9, 2008, and continue until March 27, 2009, with notices of intent required for most program elements by March 14, 2008. Proposals must be submitted electronically, using either the NASA NSPIRES system or Grants.gov, and all participating individuals must be registered in NSPIRES. For additional assistance, potential proposers can contact Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters.

• The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2008 Lunar and Planetary Science U.S. Participating Investigator" 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 5, 2008 and posted on Sep 5, 2008.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• 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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