Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N MOST
Apply for NNH08ZDA001N MOST
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2008 MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1" 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 Aug 1, 2008 and posted on Aug 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 6, 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:
ROSES 2008 MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1 (Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N) is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 solicitation, commonly referred to as ROSES 2008. This is a NASA Research Announcement that invites proposals supporting both basic and applied research, along with related technology development, across the Science Mission Directorate portfolio. The opportunity is built to fund work that connects to one or more of NASA's major research program areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. While this particular listing highlights the MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program (Cycle 1) as a program element, it sits within the larger ROSES structure, meaning applicants must follow the ROSES rules, timelines, and electronic submission requirements while targeting the specific program element that matches their intended work.
The scope of ROSES 2008 is intentionally broad and covers a wide range of research and development activities tied to space and Earth sciences. NASA is looking for proposals that can include, for example, theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, or suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques that could be used on future NASA missions; early mission concept development; and the creation of advanced technologies that support NASA science missions. The solicitation also includes laboratory analysis methods for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret observations from Earth science missions. Other eligible areas include determining atomic or compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based data and samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, building integrated Earth system models, and developing applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits (for instance, tools that help decision-making using NASA-relevant datasets).
Funding levels and project sizes can vary widely depending on the program element and the nature of the work proposed. The announcement indicates that awards may be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis, while larger, more complex activities like developing science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. For each program element under the ROSES umbrella, the total funds available can range from less than one million to several million dollars, which means NASA might select anywhere from just a few proposals to several dozen, depending on program priorities, available funding, and the quality and relevance of the submissions.
NASA may issue awards using different legal and administrative instruments depending on who is applying and what is being proposed. Possible award mechanisms include grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical performance period is four years, though some program elements may specify shorter or longer timelines. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, unless a specific program element says otherwise.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning NASA is open to proposals from essentially any type of organization, domestic or foreign, including universities, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies. Teaming arrangements are not restricted, and there is no stated limit on the number of submissions an organization can participate in, although the practical constraints of each element may still apply. A key policy note is that when non-U.S. organizations are involved, NASA expects the work to be conducted with no exchange of funds, reflecting NASA's standard approach to international participation in many research programs.
The solicitation sets out a structured timeline and emphasizes electronic submission and early registration. Notices of Intent are requested for most program elements, with an early NOI due date of March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009, depending on the specific program element. For this particular Grants.gov listing, the posted date is August 1, 2008, with an original and current closing date of October 6, 2008, and an archive date of November 5, 2008. Applicants must submit proposals electronically, and submission must be made by an authorized organizational representative rather than informally by an investigator.
NASA allows proposals to be submitted through NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov, but registration requirements are strict and must be handled ahead of time. Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered there, with designated authorized representatives identified for submission. In addition, all principal investigators and co-investigators must be individually registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages applicants to get into the systems early, both to avoid last-minute technical problems and to ensure profiles, organizational details, and authorizations are correctly set up before deadlines.
Finding the correct program element is an important practical step because ROSES is a bundle of many distinct elements, each with its own instructions and points of contact. The announcement explains that applicants can locate individual ROSES program elements in Grants.gov using the Advanced Search function by entering the funding opportunity number (NNH08ZDA001N) to pull up the list of elements. Applicants then select the element they want, download the corresponding application package, and follow the element-specific instructions. Questions about specific elements are meant to go to the Program Officers listed in each element's Summary of Key Information, while general policy and procedural questions for the overall NRA can be directed to the listed NASA Headquarters contact (Dr. Max Bernstein, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate), with the provided email and phone number in the announcement.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to support a wide pipeline of NASA-aligned science and technology work, from straightforward data analysis to major multi-year development efforts, using flexible award mechanisms and broad eligibility. The MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1 sits within that larger ROSES framework, meaning applicants should focus on aligning their proposed research with the specific objectives and requirements of that element while still complying with the overarching ROSES 2008 submission, registration, and policy rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the ROSES 2008 MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1 opportunity?
It is a program element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 solicitation (ROSES 2008). The Grants.gov listing referenced here is titled "ROSES 2008 MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1" and uses Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N.
2) Is this a standalone solicitation or part of something larger?
It is part of the larger ROSES 2008 NASA Research Announcement (NRA). That means applicants must follow the overarching ROSES 2008 rules, timelines, policies, and electronic submission requirements, while also meeting any instructions specific to the chosen program element (in this case, the MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1).
3) What NASA organizations or portfolios does ROSES 2008 support?
ROSES 2008 supports research and related technology development across NASA's Science Mission Directorate portfolio, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
4) What types of activities are generally within scope under ROSES 2008?
The ROSES 2008 scope is broad and can include basic and applied research as well as related technology development. Examples described include theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, or suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques for future NASA missions; early mission concept development; and advanced technologies that support NASA science missions.
5) Does ROSES 2008 include laboratory and sample-related work?
Yes. The description includes laboratory analysis methods for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth science mission observations. It also mentions determining atomic or compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based data and samples.
6) Are field campaigns and Earth system modeling included?
Yes. The scope includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, building integrated Earth system models, and developing applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits.
7) What do "applied systems" mean in the context of ROSES 2008?
The announcement describes applied systems as efforts that translate Earth science data into societal benefits, such as tools that support decision-making using NASA-relevant datasets.
8) How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary widely by program element and the nature of the proposed work. The announcement notes that some awards may be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis), while larger efforts (such as developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
9) How much total funding is available for each ROSES program element?
The total funds available for each program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, depending on the element.
10) How many proposals might NASA select?
Selections can range from a few proposals to several dozen per element, depending on program priorities, available funding, and the quality and relevance of submissions.
11) What award types might NASA use for this opportunity?
NASA may make awards using different instruments depending on the applicant and the work proposed. The announcement lists grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers as possible mechanisms.
12) What is the typical project period?
The typical performance period is four years, though some program elements may specify shorter or longer timeframes.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the opportunity description. This generally means non-federal cost share is not required unless a specific program element states otherwise.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. NASA is open to proposals from essentially any type of organization, domestic or foreign, including universities, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies.
15) Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. The announcement states teaming arrangements are not restricted.
16) Is there a limit on how many proposals an organization can be involved in?
No explicit limit is stated in the description on the number of submissions an organization can participate in, though element-specific practical constraints may still apply.
17) Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and can they receive NASA funds?
Non-U.S. organizations may be involved, but NASA expects the work to be conducted with no exchange of funds when non-U.S. organizations are involved, consistent with NASA's approach to international participation in many research programs.
18) What are the key dates mentioned for ROSES 2008?
The solicitation requests Notices of Intent (NOIs) for most program elements, with an early NOI due date of March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009, depending on the program element.
19) What dates apply to this specific Grants.gov listing?
For this Grants.gov listing, the posted date is August 1, 2008. The original and current closing date is October 6, 2008. The archive date is November 5, 2008.
20) How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically, and submission must be made by an authorized organizational representative rather than informally by an investigator.
21) What electronic systems can be used to submit a proposal?
NASA allows proposals to be submitted through NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov, as described in the opportunity information.
22) What registrations are required to apply?
Organizations intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered in Grants.gov and must have authorized representatives identified for submission. In addition, all principal investigators and co-investigators must be individually registered in NSPIRES.
23) Why does NASA emphasize early registration and early system entry?
The announcement stresses strict registration requirements and encourages applicants to start early to avoid last-minute technical issues and to ensure profiles, organizational details, and authorizations are set up correctly before deadlines.
24) How do applicants find the correct ROSES program element in Grants.gov?
Applicants can use Grants.gov Advanced Search and enter the funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N to pull up the list of ROSES elements. They then select the relevant element, download the corresponding application package, and follow the element-specific instructions.
25) Where do applicants find element-specific instructions and points of contact?
Each ROSES program element has its own instructions and points of contact. The announcement indicates that questions about a specific element should be directed to the Program Officers listed in that element's Summary of Key Information.
26) Who should be contacted for general policy or procedural questions about the overall ROSES NRA?
The opportunity description states that general policy and procedural questions for the overall NRA can be directed to the NASA Headquarters contact listed: Dr. Max Bernstein, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, using the email and phone number provided in the announcement.
27) What is the practical relationship between the MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1 and ROSES 2008 requirements?
MOST U.S. Guest Observer Program Cycle 1 is a program element inside ROSES 2008. Applicants are expected to align the proposal with the objectives and requirements of that specific element while still complying with ROSES-wide submission, registration, timeline, and policy rules.
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