Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N OPR
Apply for NNH08ZDA001N OPR
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2008 Outer Planets Research" 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 Sep 12, 2008 and posted on Aug 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
ROSES 2008 Outer Planets Research is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity issued under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N. It is structured as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) that invites proposals for both basic and applied research, as well as technology development, spanning multiple NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research programs. While the title highlights Outer Planets Research as a specific program element within ROSES, the umbrella solicitation supports work connected to Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and it uses separate program elements with their own goals, points of contact, and due dates.
The scope of work covered by ROSES 2008 is intentionally broad and includes activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques and instrument concepts suited to future SMD missions; formulation of concepts for future space missions; and development of advanced technologies that could be infused into NASA missions. It also includes laboratory and analytical work tied to samples, including analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial analog samples used to validate or interpret mission observations. Additional supported areas include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based observations and sample measurements, 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 products useful for societal decision-making.
Funding levels vary significantly depending on the nature and scale of the proposed effort. Smaller, narrowly focused projects (for example, data analysis efforts) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex activities (such as developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1,000,000 per year. Budgets are managed at the individual program-element level, with each element generally having anywhere from less than one million to several million dollars available, which in practice means NASA may select only a handful of proposals in some elements or several dozen in others, depending on program priorities and proposal quality.
Awards can be issued through multiple legal mechanisms based on the proposing organization and the project needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance is about four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity, with funding instruments including grants and cooperative agreements, and it notes there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types. NASA allows proposals from educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, funding policy matters for non-US participation: in general, NASA funding is provided only to US institutions, and proposals involving non-US organizations are expected to be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not transfer funds to the non-US entity. Non-US proposers are directed to specific guidance in NASA's NRA guidebook (including Appendix B and relevant sections) for the rules and special cases, such as proposals led by a non-US organization that involve US personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
The solicitation is managed electronically through NASA systems. ROSES 2008 was expected to be available around February 15, 2008, through the NSPIRES portal (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ by navigating to open solicitations. Proposals must be submitted electronically, either through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov, and submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Registration is a key administrative requirement: any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and those submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered there, with authorized representatives identified. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES, and applicants are encouraged to complete registrations well in advance to avoid last-minute system issues.
ROSES program elements, including the Outer Planets Research element, can be located on Grants.gov using the Advanced Search feature by entering the solicitation number NNH08ZDA001N, which returns a list of posted elements. Applicants then use the specific element's associated funding number to download the correct application package and follow that element's instructions and deadlines. Across ROSES 2008, proposal due dates began on May 9, 2008 and extended through March 27, 2009, reflecting the staggered schedule of different program elements. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, with an early NOI due date of March 14, 2008. For the specific posting referenced in the source data, key dates listed include a posted date of August 21, 2008, an original closing date of October 31, 2008, and a current closing date of November 14, 2008, with an archive date of December 14, 2008, indicating the element-level timeline can differ from the overall ROSES calendar.
For questions, the opportunity points applicants to program officers listed within each program element's Summary of Key Information for topic-specific guidance, while general policy and procedure questions are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis in NASA's Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters. Contact details provided include an email address (sara@nasa.gov) and a telephone number (202-358-1182), and the announcement also notes applicants can request help if they have difficulty accessing the full text electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2008 Outer Planets Research (NNH08ZDA001N)
1) What is ROSES 2008 Outer Planets Research?
ROSES 2008 Outer Planets Research is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity issued as part of the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation. It is released under Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N and is structured as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA). While "Outer Planets Research" is a specific program element, ROSES 2008 is an umbrella solicitation that includes multiple program elements across NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) areas.
2) Is this opportunity limited only to outer planets topics?
No. The ROSES 2008 umbrella solicitation supports work connected to Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. "Outer Planets Research" is one specific program element within ROSES, and each element has its own goals, points of contact, instructions, and due dates.
3) What types of work does ROSES 2008 support?
The scope is intentionally broad and can include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques and instrument concepts suited to future SMD missions; formulation of concepts for future space missions; and development of advanced technologies that could be infused into NASA missions.
4) Does the solicitation support laboratory work and sample analysis?
Yes. ROSES 2008 includes laboratory and analytical work tied to samples, including analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial analog samples used to validate or interpret mission observations. It also includes determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based observations and sample measurements.
5) Does ROSES 2008 include Earth science applications and decision-support work?
Yes. The supported scope includes 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 products useful for societal decision-making.
6) What funding mechanisms can NASA use for awards under this opportunity?
Awards may be issued through multiple legal mechanisms depending on the proposing organization and project needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity and notes funding instruments including grants and cooperative agreements.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
8) How much funding is available per project?
Funding levels vary significantly based on the nature and scale of the proposed work. Smaller, narrowly focused projects (such as some data analysis efforts) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large and complex activities (such as developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1,000,000 per year.
9) How are budgets managed within ROSES 2008?
Budgets are managed at the individual program-element level. Each element generally has from less than one million to several million dollars available, which can translate into only a handful of selections in some elements or several dozen in others, depending on priorities and proposal quality.
10) What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is about four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NASA allows proposals from educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies. The opportunity does not state a restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
12) Can non-US organizations participate?
Non-US participation is addressed by NASA funding policy. In general, NASA funding is provided only to US institutions. Proposals involving non-US organizations are expected to be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not transfer funds to the non-US entity.
13) Where can I find the official rules for non-US participation and special cases?
The opportunity points non-US proposers to guidance in NASA's NRA guidebook, including Appendix B and relevant sections. This guidance covers rules and special cases, such as proposals led by a non-US organization that involve US personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
14) How do applicants submit proposals?
Proposals must be submitted electronically, either through NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or via Grants.gov. Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative.
15) What is NSPIRES and where is it located?
NSPIRES is NASA's electronic system used to manage solicitations and proposal submission/review. For ROSES 2008, it was expected to be available around February 15, 2008 through the NSPIRES portal at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ by navigating to open solicitations.
16) What registrations are required before submitting?
Registration is a key administrative requirement. Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov with authorized representatives identified. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
17) Should we wait until close to the deadline to register?
No. The opportunity encourages applicants to complete registrations well in advance to avoid last-minute system issues.
18) How do I locate specific ROSES 2008 program elements on Grants.gov?
ROSES program elements can be found on Grants.gov using the Advanced Search feature by entering the solicitation number NNH08ZDA001N. This returns a list of posted elements. Applicants then use the specific element's associated funding number to download the correct application package and follow that element's instructions and deadlines.
19) What are the key due dates for ROSES 2008 proposals?
Across ROSES 2008, proposal due dates began on May 9, 2008 and extended through March 27, 2009 because different program elements use a staggered schedule. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, with an early NOI due date of March 14, 2008.
20) Why might the dates for a specific program element differ from the overall ROSES calendar?
Each program element has its own timeline. The source information notes one specific posting with a posted date of August 21, 2008, an original closing date of October 31, 2008, a current closing date of November 14, 2008, and an archive date of December 14, 2008, illustrating that element-level timelines can differ from the broader ROSES schedule.
21) Who should I contact for technical or topic-specific questions?
Applicants are directed to the program officers listed within each program element's "Summary of Key Information" for topic-specific guidance.
22) Who should I contact for general policy or procedure questions?
General policy and procedure questions are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis in NASA's Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters. Contact details provided are sara@nasa.gov and 202-358-1182.
23) What if I cannot access the full text of the announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that applicants can request help if they have difficulty accessing the full text electronically.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Elko District Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program
Previous opportunity: Digital Humanities Start Up Grants
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NNH08ZDA001N OPR
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NNH08ZDA001N OPR) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Nyquist Limited Infrared Detectors (NIRD) Apply for DARPA BAA 08 54 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 08 54 Agency: DARPA Microsystems Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU Apply for 08HQPA0050 Funding Number: 08HQPA0050 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Apply for ONRBAA08 019 Funding Number: ONRBAA08 019 Agency: Office of Naval Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2008 Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigator Apply for NNH08ZDA001N ESUSPI Funding Number: NNH08ZDA001N ESUSPI Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2008 Lunar and Planetary Science U.S. Participating Investigator Apply for NNH08ZDA001N LPSUSPI Funding Number: NNH08ZDA001N LPSUSPI Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Research Units Program FY 2009 Apply for 09HQPA0008 Funding Number: 09HQPA0008 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Casimir Effect Enhancement (CEE) Apply for DARPA BAA 08 59 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 08 59 Agency: DARPA Microsystems Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROA 2008 A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP3) Apply for NNH08ZEA001N SUP3 Funding Number: NNH08ZEA001N SUP3 Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2009 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) For Proposal Submission to the Air Force Apply for ONR BAA 08 019 Funding Number: ONR BAA 08 019 Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fiscal Year 2009 University Nanosat Program Apply for AFOSR BAA 2008 6 Funding Number: AFOSR BAA 2008 6 Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $110,000 |
| Photon Trap Structures for Quantum Advanced Detectors (PT SQUAD) Apply for DARPA BAA 08 64 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 08 64 Agency: DARPA Microsystems Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Hypersonic Science Centers (NHSC), Air Force Office of Scientific Research Apply for AFOSR BAA 2008 7 Funding Number: AFOSR BAA 2008 7 Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Coal To Liquids (CTL) Apply for DARPA BAA 08 58 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 08 58 Agency: DARPA Strategic Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2008 Astrobiology Science and Technology Instrument Development, including Concept Studies for Astrobiology Small Payloads and Satellites Apply for NNH08ZDA001N ASTID Funding Number: NNH08ZDA001N ASTID Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Joint Fire Science Program Apply for FA RFA 09 0001 Funding Number: FA RFA 09 0001 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Joint Fire Science Program Synthesis Announcement Apply for FA RFA 09 0002 Funding Number: FA RFA 09 0002 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Joint Fire Science Program Science Announcement Apply for FA RFA 09 0003 Funding Number: FA RFA 09 0003 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DARPA Mathematical Challenges Apply for DARPA BAA08 65 Funding Number: DARPA BAA08 65 Agency: DARPA Defense Sciences Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Heterostructural Uncooled Magnetic Sensors (HUMS) Apply for DARPA BAA08 70 Funding Number: DARPA BAA08 70 Agency: DARPA Defense Sciences Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NASA Specialized Centers of Research Carcinogenesis and Central Nervous System Risks from Space Radiation Apply for NNJ08ZSA003N Funding Number: NNJ08ZSA003N Agency: NASA Johnson Space Center Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NNH08ZDA001N OPR", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.