Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N PAST
Apply for NNH08ZDA001N PAST
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2008 Planetary Astronomy" 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 21, 2008 and posted on Mar 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 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 Planetary Astronomy (Funding Opportunity Number NNH08ZDA001N) is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation, issued by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate. It is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) that invites proposals for both basic and applied research, as well as technology development, spanning NASA program areas that include Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. While the opportunity is labeled here as "Planetary Astronomy," it sits inside the larger ROSES framework that posts many individual program elements, each with its own specific requirements, points of contact, and due dates.
The scope of work NASA is seeking is intentionally broad and covers many kinds of science and engineering efforts that support NASA missions and data analysis. The announcement highlights activities such as theoretical and computational studies, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of new experimental and measurement techniques intended for future missions; early concept development for future space missions; and advanced technology development that could be infused into NASA missions. It also includes laboratory techniques and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, plus terrestrial sample work that helps interpret or validate observations from Earth system science missions. Other supported areas include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based data or returned samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA science missions, building integrated Earth system models, and developing applied systems that translate Earth science results into societal or practical uses. In short, NASA is offering support across the full pipeline from foundational research and data interpretation to technology maturation and applied information systems, provided the work aligns with an offered ROSES program element.
Funding levels and award size vary widely depending on the type of effort and the needs of the specific program element. The announcement notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for smaller, focused projects such as targeted data analysis, up to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger-scale efforts such as development of science experiment hardware. Budgets available for any given program element range from less than $1 million to several million dollars overall, which means some elements may only fund a handful of proposals while others may support dozens, depending on program priorities and the quality of submissions. NASA also indicates that awards may be issued using different mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice driven by the nature of the proposing organization and specific program requirements.
The typical period of performance is about four years, although NASA notes that some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations. Eligibility is broad and essentially unrestricted: domestic and foreign organizations may participate, including universities, industry, nonprofits, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies. Teaming arrangements are allowed and there is no stated limit on the number of proposals an entity may be involved with. A key condition is NASA's policy for non-U.S. organizations: projects involving non-U.S. entities must be done on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA funding generally cannot be transferred to the non-U.S. partner, even if collaboration is permitted.
The timeline in this posting reflects a rolling set of due dates tied to individual ROSES program elements rather than a single deadline for the entire solicitation. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most program elements, with the first NOI due date listed as March 14, 2008. Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009 depending on the element. In the summarized source data associated with this particular entry, key dates include a posted date of March 21, 2008 and a closing date of June 6, 2008 (with an archive date of July 6, 2008), though applicants are expected to rely on the specific due date tied to the program element they are applying to.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. NASA allows submission through NSPIRES (the NASA proposal data system) and, for some elements, through Grants.gov. Registration requirements are emphasized: any organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered there, with authorized organizational representatives identified. In addition, all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages applicants to register and familiarize themselves with the submission systems well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute access or compliance issues.
To find the correct program element and application package, NASA directs applicants to search within Grants.gov using the Advanced Search function and the ROSES funding opportunity number (NNH08ZDA001N) to pull up the list of posted program elements. Each element then has its own associated funding number and downloadable application materials. For program-specific questions, applicants are expected to contact the program officer listed in that element's Summary of Key Information. For general solicitation policy and procedural questions, the notice directs inquiries to Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis at NASA Headquarters (contact information included in the announcement). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with grant and cooperative agreement instruments explicitly listed, and it states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2008 Planetary Astronomy (NNH08ZDA001N)
What is ROSES 2008 Planetary Astronomy?
ROSES 2008 Planetary Astronomy is a program element area presented within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation. The overall solicitation is issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate.
Is "Planetary Astronomy" a standalone solicitation with one set of rules and deadlines?
No. "Planetary Astronomy" is shown here as part of the larger ROSES 2008 framework. ROSES posts many individual program elements, and each program element can have its own requirements, point of contact, and specific due dates.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this ROSES 2008 solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH08ZDA001N.
Which NASA organization issued this opportunity?
The ROSES 2008 solicitation is issued by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?
The scope described is intentionally broad and may include basic research, applied research, and technology development that supports NASA missions and data analysis, as offered under specific ROSES program elements.
Does the solicitation support both science research and technology development?
Yes. The announcement explicitly invites proposals for basic and applied research as well as technology development, depending on the program element.
What are examples of activities NASA says it is seeking under ROSES 2008?
Examples listed include theoretical and computational studies, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of new experimental and measurement techniques for future missions; early concept development for future space missions; and advanced technology development that could be infused into NASA missions.
Are laboratory and sample analysis efforts included?
Yes. The scope includes laboratory techniques and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial sample work that helps interpret or validate observations from Earth system science missions.
Does the solicitation include Earth science applications and applied systems work?
Yes. The description includes building integrated Earth system models and developing applied systems that translate Earth science results into societal or practical uses, when aligned with an offered ROSES program element.
Which NASA science areas are included in ROSES 2008?
NASA program areas referenced include Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
How much funding is available per award?
Award sizes vary widely by program element and project type. The announcement notes awards can range from under $100,000 per year for smaller efforts (such as targeted data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger-scale efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware).
How large are the overall budgets for individual program elements?
Budgets available for a given program element are described as ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars overall. As a result, some elements may fund only a handful of proposals while others may support many more, depending on priorities and proposal quality.
What funding instruments might NASA use for awards?
NASA indicates that awards may be made through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The choice of instrument depends on the nature of the proposing organization and the specific program element requirements.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is about four years, though some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and essentially unrestricted. Domestic and foreign organizations may participate, including universities, industry, nonprofits, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other government agencies.
Are foreign organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, foreign organizations may participate, but NASA policy for non-U.S. organizations applies.
What does "no-exchange-of-funds basis" mean for non-U.S. organizations?
It means that while collaboration with non-U.S. entities may be permitted, NASA funding generally cannot be transferred to the non-U.S. partner. Projects involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted without exchanging NASA funds to the non-U.S. organization.
Can organizations form teams or partnerships for proposals?
Yes. Teaming arrangements are allowed under the solicitation.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit or participate in?
No limit is stated. The information provided indicates there is no stated limit on the number of proposals an entity may be involved with.
Are there Notices of Intent (NOIs), and are they required?
NOIs are requested for most program elements. The first NOI due date listed is March 14, 2008. Whether an NOI is needed can depend on the specific program element.
When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates vary by program element. Proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and extend through March 27, 2009 depending on the element you apply to.
Is there a single closing date for the entire ROSES 2008 solicitation?
Not in the practical sense. The solicitation uses a rolling set of due dates tied to individual program elements rather than one universal deadline. Some summarized source data for this entry lists a closing date of June 6, 2008 (and an archive date of July 6, 2008), but applicants are expected to rely on the specific due date of their chosen program element.
What are the key dates shown in the summarized source data for this entry?
The summarized source data includes a posted date of March 21, 2008, a closing date of June 6, 2008, and an archive date of July 6, 2008. However, the controlling deadlines are the program-element-specific dates.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
What systems can be used to submit the application?
NASA allows submission through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal data system) and, for some program elements, through Grants.gov.
What registrations are required before submitting?
Any organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered there and have authorized organizational representatives identified. In addition, all principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
The organization must be registered, and all named participants such as the principal investigator and any co-investigators must also be registered.
Why does NASA emphasize registering early?
NASA strongly encourages early registration and familiarization with NSPIRES and (if applicable) Grants.gov to avoid last-minute access or compliance problems near the deadline.
How do I find the correct program element and application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to use Grants.gov Advanced Search and search using the ROSES funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N. This pulls up the list of posted program elements, each with its own associated funding number and downloadable application materials.
Where do I find program-specific requirements and the correct point of contact?
Program-specific requirements, points of contact, and due dates are provided by each individual program element. Applicants are expected to use the program officer listed in that element's Summary of Key Information for program-specific questions.
Who should be contacted for general solicitation policy or procedural questions?
The notice directs general solicitation policy and procedural questions to Dr. Yvonne Pendleton, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis at NASA Headquarters (contact information is included in the announcement).
Does NASA state whether this covers both mission-related data analysis and new mission concepts?
Yes. The scope includes analysis of Science Mission Directorate data and also mentions early concept development for future space missions, as well as technology development intended for infusion into NASA missions.
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