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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 Opportunities in Science Mission Directorate Education and Public Outreach" 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 Apr 21, 2008 and posted on Apr 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 Opportunities in Science Mission Directorate Education and Public Outreach (Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N) is a NASA Research Announcement issued by NASA Headquarters under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation. It is designed to fund a wide spread of basic and applied research, technology development, and related activities that support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) priorities. The opportunity spans multiple NASA research programs, specifically Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and it is structured as an umbrella solicitation with many separate program elements that applicants select from based on fit with their proposed work.
The solicitation supports a broad range of space and Earth science efforts, from traditional research and analysis to more development oriented work. Examples of activities NASA highlights include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques suitable for future SMD missions; early concept development for future missions; and advanced technology development that could enable or enhance NASA science missions. It also includes laboratory methods and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, along with terrestrial sample studies that help validate or interpret observations from Earth system science missions. Additional areas include determining key atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret space based data and returned samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, building integrated Earth system models, and developing systems that translate Earth science research data into practical societal applications, including applied information systems aligned with SMD objectives and datasets.
Funding levels vary significantly depending on the scope and type of work proposed. NASA notes that some awards may be under 100,000 dollars per year for focused efforts such as limited data analysis, while larger, more complex projects like science instrument or experiment hardware development can exceed 1 million dollars per year. The total funding available is not presented as one fixed pool for the entire solicitation; instead, each program element has its own funding range, typically from less than one million dollars to several million dollars. That structure means some program elements may support only a handful of awards, while others may fund several dozen, depending on NASA priorities and the quality and quantity of proposals received.
Awards can be issued through several different mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter or intra agency transfers. The specific instrument depends on factors such as the nature of the proposing organization and the program element requirements. The typical period of performance is four years, although NASA indicates that some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations depending on the goals and deliverables involved.
Eligibility is broadly open and described as unrestricted. NASA allows participation by domestic and foreign organizations, including universities and other educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies. Teaming arrangements are not limited, and there is no stated cap on the number of submissions. A key constraint for international participation is NASA policy that investigations involving non US organizations must be conducted on a no exchange of funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer funds to non US entities even if they are part of a collaboration.
The application process is electronic and tied to NASA systems used for proposal submission and tracking. Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized official of the proposing organization, and submissions may be made through NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov, depending on the program element. Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations that plan to submit through Grants.gov must also be registered there. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other named participants such as co investigators must also be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages applicants to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with the submission systems well before the relevant deadline to avoid administrative delays.
The solicitation follows a staged timeline. NASA requested Notices of Intent (NOIs) for most program elements, with an early NOI date of March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and run on a rolling schedule through March 27, 2009, reflecting the fact that individual program elements have different deadlines. The listing information also shows an overall posting date of April 21, 2008, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2008 and an archive date of August 14, 2008, which typically reflects the Grants.gov entry for a particular packaged opportunity record even though many ROSES program elements continue on their own schedules within the broader solicitation.
Applicants are directed to find specific program elements either through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES (by navigating to Solicitations and then Open Solicitations) or through Grants.gov using the Advanced Search function. On Grants.gov, searching by the funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N returns a list of posted program elements, each with its own associated package for download and submission instructions. For questions about individual program elements, NASA directs applicants to the program officers listed in each element's Summary of Key Information. For general policy and procedural questions about the NRA, the listed point of contact is Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (email sara@nasa.gov, telephone 202 358 1182).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NASA ROSES 2008 SMD Education and Public Outreach (NNH08ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2008 Opportunities in Science Mission Directorate Education and Public Outreach (Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N) is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) issued by NASA Headquarters under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation. It functions as an umbrella solicitation made up of many separate program elements, and applicants choose the specific program element that best fits their proposed work.
Which NASA directorate is sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by NASA Headquarters and is aligned with the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
Which science areas does ROSES 2008 cover?
ROSES 2008 spans multiple NASA research programs, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
Is this a single grant program or multiple programs?
It is not a single, one-size-fits-all program. ROSES 2008 is structured as an umbrella solicitation with many separate program elements. Each element has its own scope, submission instructions, deadlines, and typically its own funding range.
What kinds of projects and activities does the solicitation support?
The solicitation supports a wide spread of basic and applied research, technology development, and related activities that support NASA SMD priorities. Examples NASA highlights include:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data
- Investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets
- Development of experimental techniques suitable for future SMD missions
- Early concept development for future missions
- Advanced technology development to enable or enhance NASA science missions
- Laboratory methods and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft
- Terrestrial sample studies that validate or help interpret Earth system science mission observations
- Determining key atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based data and returned samples
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions
- Integrated Earth system model development
- Systems that translate Earth science research data into practical societal applications, including applied information systems aligned with SMD objectives and datasets
Does NASA fund both research and technology development under ROSES 2008?
Yes. NASA describes support for both traditional research and analysis and more development-oriented work, including technology development and experimental technique development relevant to current or future SMD missions.
How much funding is available?
Funding varies significantly by program element and by the scope of the proposed work. NASA notes that some awards may be under 100,000 dollars per year for focused efforts (such as limited data analysis), while larger, more complex projects (such as science instrument or experiment hardware development) can exceed 1 million dollars per year.
Is there a single total funding pool for the entire ROSES 2008 solicitation?
No. NASA does not present ROSES 2008 as one fixed pool for the entire solicitation. Instead, each program element has its own funding range, typically from less than one million dollars to several million dollars.
How many awards will NASA make?
The number of awards can vary by program element. Because each element has its own funding range and priorities, some elements may support only a handful of awards, while others may fund several dozen, depending on NASA priorities and the quality and quantity of proposals received.
What types of award instruments can NASA use?
Awards may be issued through several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The appropriate instrument depends on factors such as the nature of the proposing organization and the requirements of the relevant program element.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. NASA also notes that some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations depending on the goals and deliverables involved.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open and unrestricted. NASA allows participation by domestic and foreign organizations, including universities and other educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies.
Can foreign organizations participate?
Yes, foreign organizations may participate. However, NASA policy states that investigations involving non-US organizations must be conducted on a no exchange of funds basis. In practical terms, NASA generally does not transfer funds to non-US entities, even if they are part of a collaboration.
Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. Teaming arrangements are not limited in the solicitation description provided.
Is there a cap on the number of submissions?
No cap is stated. The description indicates there is no stated limit on the number of submissions.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Submissions may be made through NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov, depending on the program element.
Do we have to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES.
Do we also need to register in Grants.gov?
If you plan to submit through Grants.gov for a particular program element, you must also be registered in Grants.gov.
Who within the organization is allowed to submit the proposal?
Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit proposals.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants, such as co-investigators, must also be registered in NSPIRES.
Does NASA recommend registering early?
Yes. NASA strongly encourages applicants to complete registrations and become familiar with the submission systems well before the relevant deadline to avoid administrative delays.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
NASA requested Notices of Intent (NOIs) for most program elements. An early NOI date noted in the opportunity information is March 14, 2008.
When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and run on a rolling schedule through March 27, 2009, because individual program elements have different deadlines.
Why do the closing and archive dates look different from the program element deadlines?
The listing information shows an overall posting date of April 21, 2008, an original and current closing date of July 15, 2008, and an archive date of August 14, 2008. This typically reflects the Grants.gov entry for a particular packaged opportunity record, even though many ROSES program elements continue on their own schedules within the broader solicitation.
How do I find the right program element to apply to?
Applicants are directed to locate program elements through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES by navigating to Solicitations and then Open Solicitations. Program elements may also be found on Grants.gov using the Advanced Search function.
How do I find the opportunity on Grants.gov?
On Grants.gov, use Advanced Search and search by the funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N. That search returns a list of posted program elements, each with its own associated package for download and submission instructions.
Who should I contact with questions about a specific program element?
For questions about individual program elements, NASA directs applicants to the program officers listed in each element's Summary of Key Information.
Who is the general point of contact for policy or procedural questions?
For general policy and procedural questions about the NRA, the listed point of contact is Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters. Email: sara@nasa.gov. Telephone: 202 358 1182.
What does the funding opportunity number mean and where is it used?
The funding opportunity number is NNH08ZDA001N. It is used on Grants.gov to locate the set of posted program elements associated with this ROSES 2008 NRA record.
Can this opportunity fund work tied to NASA missions and datasets?
Yes. The activities described by NASA include analysis of SMD science data, mission-enabling technology development, field campaigns supporting NASA missions, and applied information systems aligned with SMD objectives and datasets.
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