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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 2010 Airborne Science UAS Enabled Earth Science" 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 Jan 6, 2011 and posted on Jan 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2011. (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 2010 Airborne Science UAS Enabled Earth Science (Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N) is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation run by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate. The opportunity was released around February 12, 2010, and it sits within NASA's long-running ROSES framework, which is the main umbrella NASA uses to request proposals for competitively selected research and technology work that supports its Earth and space science missions. While this particular listing highlights UAS-enabled Earth science within airborne science, it is embedded in a much larger NRA that spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics research areas.
The core purpose of ROSES 2010 is to fund both basic and applied research and related technology development that advances NASA science objectives. The solicitation is intentionally broad and covers many types of work, including theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data; airborne, balloon, and suborbital investigations (including work that can involve aircraft and other suborbital platforms); development of new measurement techniques and instrument or experiment concepts that could feed future missions; mission concept development; and maturation of advanced technologies that are relevant to NASA science missions. It also includes laboratory analysis methods for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements, plus work on needed atomic or compositional parameters to interpret observations. On the Earth science side, the scope extends to Earth surface observations and field campaigns, integrated Earth system model development, and applied science efforts that translate research data into societal-use information systems aligned with NASA objectives and datasets.
The timeline described for ROSES 2010 spans nearly a full year of rolling deadlines across its various program elements. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates began April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, reflecting the fact that ROSES is organized into many appendices and elements, each with its own due date and specific requirements. The Grants.gov record for this UAS-enabled Earth science related entry shows later posting and closeout metadata (Posted/Created January 6, 2011; Current Closing Date March 22, 2011; Archive Date April 21, 2011), which is consistent with ROSES elements being updated, amended, or re-listed as the overall ROSES 2010 cycle progressed.
Funding levels and award structures are described as highly variable depending on the type and scale of the proposed work. Typical awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts like focused data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for large activities such as developing science experiment hardware or extensive technology development. The amount available within any specific program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total, which means selection rates and the number of funded projects can vary widely by element and by the quality and quantity of proposals received. The usual period of performance is about four years, although some elements may allow shorter periods or extend up to a maximum of five years.
NASA indicates it can make awards through multiple funding instruments depending on the nature of the work and the proposing organization. The opportunity lists grants and cooperative agreements explicitly, and the ROSES text also notes that contracts and inter- or intra-agency transfers may be used when appropriate. The activity category is science and technology and other research and development, and the listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type, with domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit entities allowed to submit, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasizes a key policy constraint for non-U.S. organizations: participation is generally on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not send funds to non-U.S. entities. The eligibility language also highlights that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, with special guidance for non-U.S. participation described in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers (including scenarios where non-U.S. organizations involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested).
Submission is electronic and tightly tied to NASA's registration and authorization requirements. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES in all cases, and those using Grants.gov must also be registered there. The submitting official must be an authorized organizational representative, and all principal investigators and co-investigators or other participants must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of the submission pathway. NASA strongly advises applicants to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with the submission systems well in advance of deadlines, since incomplete registrations can prevent submission.
Program specifics for each element are located in the ROSES appendices, with due dates summarized in the ROSES tables (referenced as Tables 2 and 3 in the ROSES NRA). NASA also points applicants to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements added during the ROSES cycle and provides an archive and RSS feed location for updates, clarifications, and corrections to ROSES 2010. For questions, NASA directs applicants either to the individual program officers listed within the relevant appendix element, or to the ROSES lead contact for general policy and procedure questions, identified as Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email sara@nasa.gov; telephone 202-358-0879).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2010 Airborne Science UAS Enabled Earth Science (NNH10ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 2010 Airborne Science UAS Enabled Earth Science element under NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH10ZDA001N, and it is managed by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate.
What does ROSES mean, and how does this opportunity fit within it?
ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) is NASA's main umbrella solicitation used to request proposals for competitively selected research and technology activities that support NASA's Earth and space science missions. This UAS-enabled Earth science item sits within a much larger ROSES 2010 NRA that spans multiple science areas, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
What is the main purpose of ROSES 2010 funding?
ROSES 2010 is intended to fund basic and applied research and related technology development that advances NASA science objectives. The scope is broad and can include research, analysis, and technology efforts that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate missions and datasets.
What types of activities are included in the ROSES 2010 scope?
Based on the ROSES 2010 description provided, supported activities can include:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data
- Airborne, balloon, and other suborbital investigations (including aircraft and other suborbital platforms)
- Development of new measurement techniques and instrument/experiment concepts for future missions
- Mission concept development
- Maturation of advanced technologies relevant to NASA science missions
- Laboratory analysis methods for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft
- Laboratory work using terrestrial samples to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements
- Work on atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret observations
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns (Earth science side)
- Integrated Earth system model development (Earth science side)
- Applied science efforts translating research data into societal-use information systems aligned with NASA objectives and datasets
Is this opportunity only about UAS-enabled Earth science?
The listing highlights UAS-enabled Earth science within airborne science, but it is embedded within the broader ROSES 2010 solicitation, which includes many program elements and appendices across multiple science disciplines. Specific requirements and scope details depend on the relevant ROSES appendix/element.
When was this opportunity released?
The opportunity is described as being released around February 12, 2010 as part of ROSES 2010. The Grants.gov record for this UAS-enabled Earth science related entry shows metadata consistent with later updates or re-listing during the ROSES cycle (Posted/Created January 6, 2011; Current Closing Date March 22, 2011; Archive Date April 21, 2011).
What are the key deadline ranges mentioned for ROSES 2010?
ROSES 2010 uses rolling deadlines across program elements. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates began April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011. Each ROSES appendix/element can have its own specific due date and submission requirements.
Where do I find the specific due date for my program element?
Program specifics and due dates are located in the ROSES appendices, and due dates are summarized in the ROSES tables referenced as Tables 2 and 3 in the ROSES NRA.
Why do the Grants.gov dates differ from the broader ROSES timeline?
The Grants.gov record shows later posting and closeout metadata (Posted/Created January 6, 2011; Current Closing Date March 22, 2011; Archive Date April 21, 2011). This is consistent with ROSES elements being updated, amended, or re-listed as the overall ROSES 2010 cycle progressed.
How much funding is available?
Funding levels are described as highly variable by program element and project type. Typical awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts (such as focused data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for larger activities (such as science experiment hardware development or extensive technology development). The total amount available in a given program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The usual period of performance is about four years. Some elements may allow shorter durations, and some may extend up to a maximum of five years.
What types of award instruments can NASA use?
NASA may make awards through multiple instruments depending on the work and the proposing organization. This opportunity lists grants and cooperative agreements explicitly. The ROSES text also notes that contracts and inter- or intra-agency transfers may be used when appropriate.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the listing.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is described as science and technology and other research and development.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is described as broad. Domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit entities are allowed to submit. The information provided also indicates there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, non-U.S. organizations may participate, but NASA highlights a key policy constraint: participation is generally on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not send funds to non-U.S. entities. Additional guidance for non-U.S. participation is referenced as being in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers, including cases where a non-U.S. organization involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Does my institution need to be registered anywhere before submitting?
Yes. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES. Registration in NSPIRES is required regardless of whether submission occurs through NSPIRES directly or via Grants.gov.
How do I submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is still required in all cases.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
The submitting official must be an authorized organizational representative. In addition, all principal investigators (PIs), co-investigators (Co-Is), and other participants must have NSPIRES registrations, regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
What happens if my registrations are incomplete by the deadline?
NASA advises applicants to complete registrations and become familiar with the submission systems well in advance of deadlines because incomplete registrations can prevent submission.
Where can I find amendments, updates, or corrections to ROSES 2010?
Applicants are directed to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements added during the ROSES cycle. NASA also provides an archive and an RSS feed location for updates, clarifications, and corrections to ROSES 2010.
Who do I contact with questions?
For questions about a specific program element, NASA directs applicants to the individual program officers listed within the relevant appendix element. For general policy and procedure questions, the ROSES lead contact is identified as Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; telephone: 202-358-0879).
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