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Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N MMAMA

The ROSES 2008 grant opportunity, titled Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences, invites proposals for basic and applied research and technology in various Earth and space science fields. Opening on February 15, 2008, proposals can be submitted through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage.

This announcement focuses on a range of program elements related to Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Activities can include theory and modeling, analyses of scientific data, development of experimental techniques, advanced technologies for future missions, and methods for analyzing extraterrestrial samples.

Funding awards can vary significantly, ranging from less than 100,000 dollars for targeted efforts to over 1 million dollars for extensive projects. The typical funding period is four years but may differ for specific programs. Participation is open to a wide variety of organizations, including educational institutions, industry, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Proposal due dates begin on May 9, 2008, and go through March 27, 2009, with the first Notice of Intent due by March 14, 2008. Proposals must be submitted electronically, and all intending organizations need to be registered with NSPIRES or Grants.gov. Interested applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the submission systems well ahead of the deadlines. Specific program information can be found using the appropriate funding opportunity number in the Grants.gov system. For questions, 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 Moon and Mars Analog Mission Activities" 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 Dec 19, 2008 and posted on Dec 19, 2008.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2009. (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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