Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH09ZDA001N GLORY
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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 2009 Glory Science Team" 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 1, 2009 and posted on Mar 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2009. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The ROSES 2009 Glory Science Team opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH09ZDA001N, listed as "ROSES 2009 Glory Science Team") is part of NASA's annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation run by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate. In practical terms, it is a call for competitively selected research proposals that support NASA science and technology work tied to one or more of NASA's major research programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The announcement emphasizes that it is broad in scope and meant to fund both basic and applied research, along with enabling technologies that advance NASA's science goals and mission pipeline.
The work NASA is seeking spans a wide range of activities. Eligible topics include theory, modeling, and analysis of science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental methods that could be used on future space missions; concept studies for future missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to the Science Mission Directorate. It also includes laboratory techniques and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret NASA Earth observations. Other examples of supported work include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret spaceflight data and returned samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, building integrated Earth system models, and creating systems that translate Earth science research results into societal applications or applied information services consistent with NASA objectives and datasets.
Award size and structure are intentionally flexible and depend heavily on the type and scale of work proposed. The notice indicates that budgets can range from under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused tasks such as data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for large efforts such as development of science experiment hardware. Funding available within each individual program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, meaning NASA may select only a handful of proposals in some areas or dozens in others, depending on priorities and the quality of submissions. NASA also notes that awards can be made using different legal instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, chosen based on the nature of the organization and specific program needs.
The typical performance period for an award is four years, though some program elements may allow shorter durations or longer periods up to a five-year maximum. The solicitation is open in terms of organizational type and teaming: domestic or foreign organizations, government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit institutions, can submit proposals, and there is no stated restriction on how many proposals an organization may submit or how teams are structured. That said, the eligibility guidance clarifies an important NASA policy for international participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally done on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA does not send funding to the non-U.S. partner. The opportunity also notes that NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions, and non-U.S. proposers are directed to consult the ROSES guidebook, including the appendix section that covers international participation and special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel requesting NASA support.
Submission is electronic-only, and NASA strongly prefers that applicants use NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) due to technical issues historically associated with Grants.gov. Applicants may still submit through Grants.gov, but NASA encourages NSPIRES as the primary route. To submit, the proposing organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered there as well. Registration must identify the Authorized Organizational Representative(s) who are permitted to officially submit proposals. In addition, all participants named on the proposal, including the Principal Investigator and any co-investigators, must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. The announcement strongly advises organizations and investigators to complete registration and familiarize themselves with the online systems well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute problems.
In terms of timing, ROSES 2009 was expected to be posted around February 13, 2009 via the NASA Research Opportunities page in NSPIRES under "Open Solicitations." Proposal due dates vary by program element, beginning May 1, 2009 and running through April 30, 2010. For most program elements, NASA also requests an electronic Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose, with the first NOI date listed as March 13, 2009. For this specific listing, the posted date is March 4, 2009, with an original and current closing date shown as June 1, 2009, and an archive date of July 1, 2009, reflecting the administrative window for the particular element labeled "GLORY" within the broader ROSES framework.
Finally, the opportunity points proposers to two channels for help: program-specific questions should go to the individual Program Officers identified in the "Summary of Key Information" for each program element, while general solicitation policy and procedure questions can be directed to the ROSES lead contact listed, Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (the notice provides an email and phone number for general inquiries). Overall, the key message is that ROSES 2009, including the Glory Science Team element, is a structured but wide-ranging NASA research competition with varied award sizes, multi-year periods of performance, electronic-only submission through NSPIRES or Grants.gov (with NSPIRES preferred), and clear registration and eligibility expectations, especially for any team that includes non-U.S. participation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2009 Glory Science Team
What is the ROSES 2009 Glory Science Team opportunity?
It is a NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2009 program element listed as "ROSES 2009 Glory Science Team" under Funding Opportunity Number NNH09ZDA001N. It is a competitive call for research proposals managed by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate.
Who runs this solicitation?
NASA Headquarters runs ROSES annually under the Science Mission Directorate.
What kinds of NASA research areas does ROSES support?
The solicitation supports work tied to one or more of NASA's major research programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
Is the scope narrow or broad?
The announcement describes ROSES as broad in scope. It is intended to fund both basic and applied research, along with enabling technologies that advance NASA science goals and the mission pipeline.
What types of activities and research tasks are eligible?
The opportunity describes a wide range of eligible activities, including theory, modeling, and analysis of science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental methods for potential future space missions; concept studies for future missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to the Science Mission Directorate.
Does the opportunity support laboratory work and sample analysis?
Yes. It includes laboratory techniques and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret NASA Earth observations.
Are field campaigns and Earth surface observations included?
Yes. The notice includes conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions among the examples of supported work.
Does NASA support building models or applied information systems under this solicitation?
Yes. Examples listed include building integrated Earth system models and creating systems that translate Earth science research results into societal applications or applied information services consistent with NASA objectives and datasets.
How much funding can an award provide?
Budgets are intentionally flexible and depend on the type and scale of the proposed work. The notice indicates budgets can range from under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available?
The amount available varies by program element. The notice states that funding available within each individual program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many proposals will NASA select?
Selection volume depends on the program element, NASA priorities, and proposal quality. The notice explains NASA may select only a handful of proposals in some areas or dozens in others.
What type of award instrument will NASA use?
NASA notes it may use different legal instruments depending on the nature of the organization and program needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements may allow shorter durations or longer periods up to a five-year maximum.
Which organizations are eligible to submit proposals?
The solicitation is open regarding organizational type and teaming. It states that domestic or foreign organizations, government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit institutions can submit proposals.
Is there a limit on how many proposals an organization can submit?
No limit is stated in the provided information. The notice indicates there is no stated restriction on how many proposals an organization may submit or how teams are structured.
Can teams include non-U.S. organizations or international partners?
Yes, but the notice highlights NASA policy for international participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally done on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA does not send funding to the non-U.S. partner.
Will NASA provide funding directly to non-U.S. institutions?
In general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions. The notice directs non-U.S. proposers to consult the ROSES guidebook, including the appendix covering international participation and special cases (such as non-U.S. proposals involving U.S. personnel requesting NASA support).
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic-only. NASA strongly prefers submission through NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System). Applicants may still submit through Grants.gov, but NSPIRES is encouraged as the primary route.
Why does NASA prefer NSPIRES over Grants.gov?
The notice says NASA strongly prefers NSPIRES due to technical issues historically associated with Grants.gov.
What registrations are required to submit?
The proposing organization must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered there. Registration must identify the Authorized Organizational Representative(s) who are permitted to officially submit proposals.
Do individual investigators need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. All participants named on the proposal, including the Principal Investigator and any co-investigators, must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
For most program elements, NASA requests an electronic Notice of Intent (NOI) to propose. The first NOI date listed in the provided information is March 13, 2009.
When was ROSES 2009 expected to be posted?
ROSES 2009 was expected to be posted around February 13, 2009 via the NASA Research Opportunities page in NSPIRES under "Open Solicitations."
When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates vary by program element, beginning May 1, 2009 and running through April 30, 2010. For the specific "GLORY" listing described, the posted date is March 4, 2009, and the original and current closing date shown is June 1, 2009.
What do the closing date and archive date mean for the GLORY element?
For the "GLORY" element listing, the closing date is shown as June 1, 2009, and the archive date is July 1, 2009, reflecting the administrative window for that particular element within the broader ROSES framework.
Who should applicants contact with questions?
Program-specific questions should go to the individual Program Officers identified in the "Summary of Key Information" for each program element. General solicitation policy and procedure questions can be directed to the ROSES lead contact listed: Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email and phone are provided in the notice for general inquiries).
What is the main takeaway for applicants considering this opportunity?
Based on the provided information, ROSES 2009 (including the Glory Science Team element) is a structured but wide-ranging NASA research competition with varied award sizes, multi-year performance periods, electronic-only submission (NSPIRES preferred), required organizational and individual NSPIRES registrations, and specific expectations for international participation (generally "no exchange of funds" to non-U.S. organizations).
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