Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N OBB
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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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry" 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 Mar 11, 2008 and posted on Mar 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is a program element within NASA Headquarters solicitation NNH08ZDA001N, part of the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) NASA Research Announcement. The overall ROSES 2008 solicitation is designed to fund a wide range of basic and applied research and technology activities that support NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that larger umbrella, the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry element is one of the Earth science related opportunities intended to advance scientific understanding and the use of NASA data and capabilities in areas tied to ocean ecosystems, biological processes, and biogeochemical cycles.
The opportunity invites proposals that contribute to NASA relevant science and mission needs through activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data, as well as field observations and campaigns that help support, validate, or interpret measurements connected to NASA Earth system science missions. The solicitation also allows for technology and method development where appropriate, including development of experiment techniques that could be used in future missions, development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions, and the creation of systems and tools that translate Earth science research results into societal benefit or applied information products aligned with NASA objectives and data. In short, NASA is looking for work that strengthens the science return from NASA observations and improves the ability to understand Earth system processes, including those involving the oceans, biology, and biogeochemistry.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the scope of the proposed work. Smaller, focused efforts such as data analysis projects may be funded at under 100,000 dollars per year, while large, resource intensive efforts such as development of science experiment hardware may exceed 1 million dollars per year. The amount available for any given program element ranges from less than one million dollars to several million dollars, meaning the number of awards can vary from just a few to several dozen selections depending on program priorities and the quality and quantity of proposals received. NASA indicates that awards may be issued in several forms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter or intra agency transfers, with the instrument type depending on the proposing organization and program requirements. A typical period of performance is about four years, though some elements may allow shorter or longer project periods.
Eligibility is broadly open and described as unrestricted, meaning proposals may come from many types of organizations, including universities, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies, both domestic and foreign. Teaming arrangements are not limited. One important constraint for international participation is NASA policy that work involving non US organizations must be carried out with no exchange of funds, which generally means NASA does not provide funding directly to non US entities even if they participate scientifically.
The solicitation is run electronically and requires advance registration and planning. Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official, either through NASA NSPIRES or through Grants.gov. Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and those submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered there, with authorized representatives identified. All principal investigators and other key participants must also be registered in NSPIRES. NASA recommends registering and becoming familiar with the electronic systems well ahead of the due dates to avoid administrative or technical delays.
The ROSES 2008 solicitation was expected to be available around February 15, 2008 through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage hosted in NSPIRES, and it was posted with a Grants.gov posted date of March 11, 2008. Notices of Intent were requested for most program elements, with an early NOI date of March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates across the full ROSES 2008 solicitation begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009, while this specific listing shows an original and current closing date of June 2, 2008 and an archive date of July 2, 2008. Applicants were directed to find individual ROSES program elements in Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number format tied to NNH08ZDA001N, then select the specific program element package for download and submission details.
For help, the announcement points applicants to the program officers listed within each program element’s Summary of Key Information for topic specific questions, and it provides a general point of contact for NRA policies and procedures: Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis at NASA Science Mission Directorate (email sara@nasa.gov, phone 202 358 1182).
FAQs: ROSES 2008 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (NNH08ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry program element within NASA Headquarters solicitation NNH08ZDA001N, part of the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) NASA Research Announcement.
Which NASA organization is sponsoring this opportunity?
The solicitation is a NASA Headquarters Research Announcement under the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
How does this program element fit within ROSES 2008?
ROSES 2008 covers a wide range of basic and applied research and technology activities aligned with NASA SMD priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is one of the Earth Science-related opportunities within that broader ROSES umbrella.
What scientific focus areas does Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry cover?
It is intended to advance scientific understanding and use of NASA data and capabilities in areas tied to ocean ecosystems, biological processes, and biogeochemical cycles.
What kinds of activities or work does NASA invite proposals for under this element?
The opportunity invites proposals that contribute to NASA-relevant science and mission needs through activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data. It also includes field observations and campaigns that support, validate, or interpret measurements connected to NASA Earth system science missions.
Are field observations and campaigns allowed, or is this limited to data analysis?
Field observations and campaigns are explicitly included when they help support, validate, or interpret measurements connected to NASA Earth system science missions. Data analysis, theory, and modeling are also included.
Does the solicitation allow technology development?
Yes. The solicitation allows technology and method development where appropriate, including development of experiment techniques that could be used in future missions, development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions, and creation of systems and tools that translate Earth science research results into societal benefit or applied information products aligned with NASA objectives and data.
What is NASA trying to achieve through this program element?
NASA is seeking work that strengthens the science return from NASA observations and improves the ability to understand Earth system processes, including those involving the oceans, biology, and biogeochemistry.
How much funding is available per project?
Funding levels vary widely depending on scope. Smaller, focused efforts (such as data analysis projects) may be funded at under 100,000 dollars per year, while large, resource-intensive efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware) may exceed 1 million dollars per year.
How much total funding is available for this program element?
The amount available for any given ROSES program element ranges from less than one million dollars to several million dollars. As a result, the number of awards can vary from just a few to several dozen selections, depending on program priorities and the quality and quantity of proposals received.
What types of award instruments may NASA use?
NASA indicates awards may be issued in several forms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument type depends on the proposing organization and program requirements.
What is the typical period of performance?
A typical period of performance is about four years, though some program elements may allow shorter or longer project periods.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Proposals may come from many types of organizations, including universities, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies, both domestic and foreign.
Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. Teaming arrangements are not limited, based on the information provided.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, international participation is included under the broadly open eligibility described. However, NASA policy requires that work involving non-U.S. organizations be carried out with no exchange of funds.
What does "no exchange of funds" mean for international partners?
Based on the announcement, it generally means NASA does not provide funding directly to non-U.S. entities, even if they participate scientifically.
How are proposals submitted?
The solicitation is run electronically. Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official, either through NASA NSPIRES or through Grants.gov.
What registrations are required before submitting?
Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered there, with authorized representatives identified. All principal investigators and other key participants must also be registered in NSPIRES.
Who must submit the proposal in the electronic system?
The proposal must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official (noted as the submitting official) through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Does NASA recommend any preparation steps to avoid submission issues?
Yes. NASA recommends registering and becoming familiar with the electronic systems well ahead of the due dates to avoid administrative or technical delays.
When was ROSES 2008 expected to be available?
ROSES 2008 was expected to be available around February 15, 2008 through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage hosted in NSPIRES.
What is the Grants.gov posted date mentioned for ROSES 2008?
The Grants.gov posted date listed is March 11, 2008.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
Notices of Intent were requested for most program elements. An early NOI date of March 14, 2008 is mentioned.
What are the proposal due date ranges for ROSES 2008 overall?
Across the full ROSES 2008 solicitation, proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009.
What is the closing date for this specific listing?
This specific listing shows an original and current closing date of June 2, 2008.
What is the archive date for this specific listing?
The archive date shown is July 2, 2008.
How do applicants find the correct package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were directed to find individual ROSES program elements in Grants.gov using the funding opportunity number format tied to NNH08ZDA001N, and then select the specific program element package for download and submission details.
Where should applicants go for topic-specific questions?
For topic-specific questions, applicants are pointed to the program officers listed within each program element's Summary of Key Information.
Who is the general contact for NRA policies and procedures?
The announcement provides a general point of contact for NASA Research Announcement (NRA) policies and procedures: Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis at NASA Science Mission Directorate. Email: sara@nasa.gov. Phone: 202 358 1182.
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