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Opportunity Summary:

ROSES 2008 Physical Oceanography is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation, issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) under funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N. The opportunity is run by NASA Headquarters through the Science Mission Directorate and is designed to fund research and technology work that supports NASA's Earth and space science priorities. While this particular listing is labeled "Physical Oceanography," it sits within the larger ROSES framework, meaning applicants are expected to target the specific Physical Oceanography program element while aligning with NASA's overarching science goals and data assets.

The solicitation supports a wide span of basic and applied research and technology development across NASA's major research programs, including Earth Science (where physical oceanography most naturally fits), as well as Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. NASA is looking for projects that advance scientific understanding and improve the use of NASA observations, especially through activities like theory development, numerical modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data. It also includes support for airborne and suborbital investigations (aircraft, balloons, and sounding rockets), work that matures experimental techniques for future missions, early mission concept development, and the advancement of technologies relevant to NASA missions. In addition, ROSES emphasizes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied efforts that translate Earth science research into societal benefit through information systems and decision-support style applications.

Funding levels are flexible and depend heavily on the scope of the proposed work. Smaller awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as targeted data analysis, while large, complex efforts (for example, building or developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year. NASA notes that each individual program element has its own funding pool, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means the number of awards can vary from only a handful to dozens depending on program goals and the quality and volume of submissions.

Awards may be issued through several mechanisms, including grants and cooperative agreements (explicitly listed for this opportunity), and in some cases contracts or interagency transfers, depending on what NASA determines is most appropriate for the work and the type of proposing organization. The typical period of performance is about four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer timeframes.

Eligibility is broadly open and essentially unrestricted by organizational type. NASA allows proposals from U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including universities, companies, nonprofits, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies. Teaming arrangements are not limited. One important condition is NASA's policy for non-U.S. participation: projects involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not send money to the non-U.S. partner even if they contribute to the work.

The solicitation timeline is structured around multiple due dates because ROSES is made up of many separate program elements. ROSES 2008 was expected to be available around February 15, 2008 via NASA's NSPIRES site, with proposal due dates beginning May 9, 2008 and extending through March 27, 2009 depending on the element. For many elements, NASA requests an electronic Notice of Intent, with early NOI dates beginning March 14, 2008. For this specific Grants.gov posting, key dates listed include a posted/creation date of March 27, 2008, and an original and current closing date of June 26, 2008, with an archive date of July 26, 2008.

Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but registration requirements apply. Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and if using Grants.gov it must also be registered there. NASA emphasizes registering early and ensuring that authorized representatives are properly identified in the systems. In addition, all investigators involved in the proposal, including the principal investigator and co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES, which is a common administrative hurdle that can slow down last-minute submissions if not handled early.

To find the right program element materials on Grants.gov, applicants are directed to use the Advanced Search function and enter the core opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N, which returns a list of ROSES program elements. Applicants then select the specific element they want (such as Physical Oceanography) and use that element's associated funding number to download the correct application package and instructions. Questions about the substance of a particular program element are meant to go to the program officer listed in that element's Summary of Key Information, while general solicitation and policy questions can be directed to Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-1182).

In practical terms, this opportunity is a gateway into NASA-funded ocean and Earth system science work that leverages NASA observations and mission planning, with room for projects ranging from pure analysis and modeling to field support, mission-enabling technology, and applied systems that translate NASA Earth science into usable products. The main things applicants need to get right are choosing the correct ROSES program element, meeting the specific due date for that element, and completing NSPIRES (and possibly Grants.gov) registrations well ahead of submission.

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