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Opportunity Summary:

ROSES 2008 Near Earth Object Observations (NEOO) is a program element under NASA Headquarters Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N, part of the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) NASA Research Announcement. In practical terms, this opportunity sits inside NASA's umbrella solicitation that funds a wide range of science and technology work supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate, including Planetary Science and related efforts that can include observing and characterizing near Earth objects. The solicitation is designed to support both basic and applied research as well as enabling technologies, meaning proposals can range from straightforward research and data analysis all the way to more complex development activities that advance future mission or observational capabilities.

The scope of ROSES 2008 is intentionally broad and covers many kinds of work NASA relies on to move its science forward. It includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, high altitude balloons, and suborbital rockets; the development of experiment techniques and instrument or measurement approaches that could fly on future missions; early concept development for future space missions; and the development of advanced technologies that are relevant to NASA science missions. It also supports laboratory techniques and analysis for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial sample work that helps validate or interpret NASA Earth and space observations. Beyond that, it includes field campaigns and Earth surface observations that support NASA missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and systems that translate Earth science data into applied products and information tools. While the NEOO listing highlights near Earth object observations as the specific program element, it is offered within this larger ROSES framework and follows the same general solicitation rules, processes, and funding structures.

Funding amounts vary widely depending on what is being proposed. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for focused efforts such as data analysis, but can exceed $1 million per year for larger scale activities such as developing science experiment hardware. The total funds available are managed at the level of each program element and can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which typically translates into NASA selecting anywhere from a handful of proposals to several dozen, depending on program priorities and the strength and relevance of the submissions received. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.

NASA anticipates making awards using several possible mechanisms, chosen based on the type of proposing organization and the needs of the program. These include grants and cooperative agreements (explicitly listed for this opportunity), and may also include contracts and interagency or intra agency transfers in some cases. The typical period of performance is four years, though certain elements may specify shorter or longer timelines. This structure is meant to accommodate everything from small, discrete research tasks to multi year projects that require sustained effort, coordination, and deliverables.

Eligibility is broadly open, with no categorical restrictions on who may apply. Domestic and foreign organizations may participate, including universities, private industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies, and there are no limits described on teaming arrangements or the number of proposals an organization may be involved in. A key policy point is that NASA generally conducts investigations involving non U.S. organizations on a no exchange of funds basis, so international participation is possible but typically without NASA transferring money to the non U.S. partner.

Administrative timing and submission requirements are clearly laid out. ROSES 2008 was made available around February 15, 2008 through NASA's NSPIRES portal, with the NEOO opportunity posted March 21, 2008. Proposal due dates across ROSES begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009 depending on the specific program element, but this specific NEOO listing shows an original and current closing date of June 13, 2008, with an archive date of July 13, 2008. For many program elements, NASA requests an electronic Notice of Intent, with the earliest NOI date noted as March 14, 2008. Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official, either through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, and organizations must register in NSPIRES (and in Grants.gov as well if submitting there). NASA emphasizes registering early and ensuring that authorized representatives, principal investigators, and any co investigators are properly registered before attempting submission.

Applicants are directed to find specific ROSES program elements, including NEOO, through Grants.gov using the advanced search and entering the solicitation number NNH08ZDA001N to pull up the list of associated elements, then using the element specific funding number to download the correct application package. For program element details, proposers are expected to consult the Summary of Key Information and the listed Program Officers for that element, while general policy and procedural questions for the NRA are directed to Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis in NASA's Science Mission Directorate (sara@nasa.gov, 202 358 1182).

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