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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 Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples" 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 20, 2009 and posted on Mar 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 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:
ROSES 2009 Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples is part of NASA Headquarters NASA Research Announcement NNH09ZDA001N, known broadly as Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2009 (ROSES 2009). The opportunity invites proposals that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. While the specific focus named in the title is laboratory analysis of returned samples, it sits within a much larger ROSES umbrella that funds a wide range of basic and applied research, technology development, and mission enabling activities tied to NASA science objectives.
The solicitation emphasizes work that advances space and Earth science through activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of new measurement and experiment techniques; concept development for future missions; maturation of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions; and field campaigns and Earth surface observations that support NASA Earth system science. A key highlighted area is the development of techniques for, and the laboratory analysis of, extraterrestrial materials returned by spacecraft, along with terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret measurements made by NASA Earth observing missions. The announcement also notes the importance of determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space based datasets and returned samples, and it includes interests ranging from integrated Earth system modeling to applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit.
Funding levels vary widely depending on scope. NASA describes awards that can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts like data analysis, and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for larger efforts such as building or developing science experiment hardware. The total amount available within each program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA may select anywhere from only a few proposals to several dozen, depending on the priorities of that element and the quality and quantity of submissions received. The funding instruments can include grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter or intra agency transfers, with the instrument choice depending on the proposing organization type and the specific program requirements. The typical performance period is four years, though some elements may allow shorter or longer timelines, up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for profit and not for profit groups are all allowed to submit, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA notes a key policy constraint for non US participation: investigations involving non US organizations must generally be conducted on a no exchange of funds basis. In practice, that means international partners can participate, but NASA typically does not transfer money to non US institutions unless a specific joint solicitation includes special guidance. The announcement points proposers to the NASA NRA Guidebook for the detailed rules affecting non US organizations, including cases where a non US proposal includes US personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
All proposals must be submitted electronically. NASA allows submission through NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov, but it strongly encourages proposers to use NSPIRES due to technical issues associated with Grants.gov at the time. Organizational registration in NSPIRES is required for any submission, and groups using Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative, and all principal investigators and other participants (including co investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA advises applicants to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with the submission system well ahead of the due date to avoid last minute administrative problems.
The ROSES 2009 solicitation was expected to be available around February 13, 2009 through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage and the NSPIRES menu pathway to open solicitations. Notices of Intent were requested for most program elements, with the earliest NOI date listed as March 13, 2009. Proposal due dates begin May 1, 2009 and extend through April 30, 2010 across the various elements, while the specific entry for this Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples posting shows an original and current closing date of June 12, 2009, with an archive date of July 12, 2009. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
For coordination and questions, the announcement directs prospective applicants to the individual Program Officers listed for each program element for element specific guidance, and to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters for general policy and procedure questions related to the NRA. Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund research and technology work that strengthens NASA's science return, including the specialized laboratory methods and analyses needed to extract high value scientific information from returned extraterrestrial samples and relevant terrestrial analog or validation samples.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2009 - Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples (NNH09ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the "ROSES 2009 Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples" element under NASA Headquarters NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH09ZDA001N, broadly known as Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2009 (ROSES 2009).
Is this a standalone solicitation or part of a larger program?
It is part of the larger ROSES 2009 umbrella solicitation, which covers many program elements supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
Which NASA areas does ROSES 2009 support?
ROSES 2009 supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
What kinds of projects does ROSES 2009 generally fund?
ROSES 2009 spans a wide range of work tied to NASA science objectives, including basic and applied research, technology development, and mission-enabling activities.
What activities are emphasized in the solicitation?
The solicitation emphasizes advancing space and Earth science through activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of new measurement and experiment techniques; concept development for future missions; maturation of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions; and field campaigns and Earth surface observations supporting NASA Earth system science.
What is the specific focus of the "Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples" area?
A highlighted area is developing techniques for, and performing laboratory analysis of, extraterrestrial materials returned by spacecraft. It also includes terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret measurements made by NASA Earth observing missions.
Does the opportunity include work related to interpreting space-based datasets?
Yes. The announcement notes the importance of determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based datasets and returned samples.
Can proposals include Earth system modeling or applied Earth science systems?
Yes. The interests described range from integrated Earth system modeling to applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary widely by scope. NASA describes awards that can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis) and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for larger efforts (such as building or developing science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available within a program element?
The total amount available within each program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many proposals might NASA select?
Depending on the priorities of a program element and the quality and quantity of submissions received, NASA may select anywhere from only a few proposals to several dozen.
What types of funding instruments might be used?
NASA may use grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The specific instrument depends on the proposing organization type and the program requirements.
What is the typical project period?
The typical performance period is four years.
Can projects be shorter or longer than four years?
Some elements may allow shorter or longer timelines, up to a maximum of five years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and both for-profit and not-for-profit groups are allowed to submit proposals.
Are there restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No restriction is stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, international participation is allowed, but NASA notes a key policy constraint: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations generally must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis.
What does "no exchange of funds" mean for international partners?
In practice, it means non-U.S. partners can participate, but NASA typically does not transfer money to non-U.S. institutions unless a specific joint solicitation includes special guidance.
Where are the detailed rules for non-U.S. participation described?
The announcement points proposers to the NASA NRA Guidebook for detailed rules affecting non-U.S. organizations, including cases where a non-U.S. proposal includes U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
How must proposals be submitted?
All proposals must be submitted electronically.
Which electronic submission systems are allowed?
NASA allows submission through NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov.
Which submission system is preferred?
NASA strongly encourages proposers to use NSPIRES due to technical issues associated with Grants.gov at the time.
What registrations are required?
Organizational registration in NSPIRES is required for any submission. Groups using Grants.gov must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
All principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of an organization?
Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative.
What does NASA recommend regarding registration timing?
NASA advises applicants to complete registrations and become familiar with the submission system well ahead of the due date to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
When was ROSES 2009 expected to be available?
The ROSES 2009 solicitation was expected to be available around February 13, 2009 through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage and via the NSPIRES pathway to open solicitations.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
Notices of Intent were requested for most program elements.
What is the earliest Notice of Intent date mentioned?
The earliest NOI date listed is March 13, 2009.
When were proposals due across ROSES 2009?
Proposal due dates begin May 1, 2009 and extend through April 30, 2010 across the various program elements.
What is the due date for this "Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples" posting?
This posting shows an original and current closing date of June 12, 2009.
What is the archive date for this posting?
The archive date shown is July 12, 2009.
Who should applicants contact for element-specific questions?
Applicants are directed to the individual Program Officers listed for each program element for element-specific guidance.
Who is the contact for general policy and procedure questions?
For general policy and procedure questions related to the NRA, the announcement identifies Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters.
What is the overall goal of this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to fund research and technology work that strengthens NASA's science return, including specialized laboratory methods and analyses needed to extract high-value scientific information from returned extraterrestrial samples and relevant terrestrial analog or validation samples.
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