Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH10ZDA001N AURA
Apply for NNH10ZDA001N AURA
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2010 Atmospheric Composition Aura 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 May 4, 2010 and posted on May 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 2010. (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 2010 Atmospheric Composition Aura Science Team opportunity is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation, issued as NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH10ZDA001N. NASA released this ROSES call around February 12, 2010, through the NSPIRES portal, and it invited research proposals that support NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that umbrella, the Aura-focused atmospheric composition element is aimed at advancing scientific understanding using (and supporting) Aura-related atmospheric composition observations and related research activities.
The solicitation is designed to fund both basic and applied research and, more broadly, technology and methods that strengthen NASA science return. The scope described for ROSES 2010 is intentionally wide and includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; work using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, and newer suborbital platforms; development of experimental techniques for future missions; early concept development for future missions; and advancement of technologies relevant to NASA SMD missions. It also includes laboratory and analytical work on extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and on terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret Earth-observing mission measurements, as well as work to determine atomic and compositional parameters needed for data analysis. On the Earth science side, the call emphasizes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement NASA missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefit.
Funding and award structure under ROSES 2010 varies by the specific program element (the Aura Science Team element being one of many listed in the ROSES appendices). Typical award sizes range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for larger, more complex activities such as developing science hardware. NASA notes that each program element has its own available funding level, generally ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means the number of selections can vary from a handful to many dozens depending on merit, program goals, and the volume of strong submissions. Awards can be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers depending on the proposer and the nature of the work. The usual period of performance is about four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer periods up to a five-year maximum.
Key dates for ROSES 2010 include Notices of Intent (NOIs) requested for most program elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates begin April 30, 2010 and continue through April 30, 2011, reflecting that different appendices/program elements have different submission windows. The specific posting record associated with the Aura listing shows a Posted Date and Creation Date of May 4, 2010, an Original and Current Closing Date of August 2, 2010, and an Archive Date of September 1, 2010, which likely reflects the particular Grants.gov listing window even though the overall ROSES umbrella spans multiple due dates across the year.
Eligibility is broadly open to organizations of many types (government and private, for-profit and nonprofit, domestic and foreign) with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements, but with important constraints for non-US participation. In general, NASA funding is primarily provided to US institutions, and non-US organizations typically must participate on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning they support their own costs rather than receiving NASA money. The announcement points proposers to specific sections of the NASA NRA Guidebook for Proposers for the rules that apply to non-US organizations and to cases where non-US organizations propose while requesting NASA support for US personnel.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational official, either through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov (with the added requirement that Grants.gov submitters still must be registered in NSPIRES). Any organization intending to propose must be registered in NSPIRES, and principal investigators and co-investigators must also be registered there regardless of which submission system is used. NASA strongly encourages organizations to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with the submission systems well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute access or validation problems.
Finally, NASA emphasizes that the detailed requirements, evaluation information, and program-specific guidance are contained in the ROSES appendices, along with tables listing the exact due dates for each program element. Amendments and updates could be issued through February 2011, and NASA directs interested parties to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to its notifications, with an additional web archive and RSS feed for corrections and clarifications. General policy and procedural questions are routed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters (Dr. Max Bernstein, Science Mission Directorate), while technical questions about individual program elements are directed to the specific Program Officers listed within the relevant appendix.
FAQs: ROSES 2010 Atmospheric Composition Aura Science Team (NASA ROSES 2010)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 2010 Atmospheric Composition Aura Science Team element, offered under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. ROSES 2010 was issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH10ZDA001N and posted through the NSPIRES portal.
Which NASA solicitation does the Aura Atmospheric Composition opportunity fall under?
It falls under NASA ROSES 2010 (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences), issued as NRA NNH10ZDA001N. The Aura-related atmospheric composition element is one of many program elements described in the ROSES appendices.
What is the main scientific focus of the Aura element described here?
The Aura-focused atmospheric composition element is aimed at advancing scientific understanding using (and supporting) Aura-related atmospheric composition observations and related research activities.
When was ROSES 2010 released and where was it posted?
NASA released ROSES 2010 around February 12, 2010, and made it available through the NSPIRES portal.
Is ROSES 2010 limited to Earth Science?
No. ROSES 2010 invites proposals supporting NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The Aura atmospheric composition element is within that larger umbrella.
What types of research activities are generally supported under ROSES 2010?
The scope is intentionally broad and includes basic and applied research, plus technology and methods that strengthen NASA science return. Examples described include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; suborbital efforts using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, and newer platforms; development of experimental techniques for future missions; early concept development for future missions; and advancement of technologies relevant to NASA SMD missions.
Does ROSES 2010 support laboratory or sample analysis work?
Yes. The described scope includes laboratory and analytical work on extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and on terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission measurements. It also includes work to determine atomic and compositional parameters needed for data analysis.
What kinds of Earth science activities are emphasized in the ROSES 2010 description?
The Earth science description emphasizes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement NASA missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefit.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding varies by program element. Typical award sizes range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for larger, more complex activities (such as developing science hardware).
How much total funding is available for a program element like this?
NASA indicates that each ROSES program element has its own funding level, generally ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This affects how many proposals can be selected.
How many awards will NASA make?
The number of selections can vary widely, from a handful to many dozens, depending on merit, program goals, and the volume of strong submissions, as well as the funding available for the specific program element.
What types of award instruments might be used?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers, depending on who is proposing and the nature of the work.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The usual period of performance is about four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer periods, up to a five-year maximum.
What are the key dates for Notices of Intent (NOIs)?
NOIs are requested for most program elements. The NOI due dates run from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011, depending on the specific appendix/program element.
What are the key proposal due dates for ROSES 2010?
Proposal due dates begin April 30, 2010 and continue through April 30, 2011. Different appendices/program elements have different submission windows.
What dates are shown on the specific posting record associated with the Aura listing?
The posting record shows a Posted Date and Creation Date of May 4, 2010, an Original and Current Closing Date of August 2, 2010, and an Archive Date of September 1, 2010. These dates likely reflect a particular listing window even though the overall ROSES umbrella spans multiple due dates across the year.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to organizations of many types, including government and private, for-profit and nonprofit, domestic and foreign organizations. The opportunity states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements, but there are important constraints for non-US participation.
Can non-US organizations receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
In general, NASA funding is primarily provided to US institutions. Non-US organizations typically must participate on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning they support their own costs rather than receiving NASA money.
Where are the rules for non-US participation explained?
The announcement points proposers to specific sections of the NASA NRA Guidebook for Proposers for rules that apply to non-US organizations, including cases where non-US organizations propose while requesting NASA support for US personnel.
How do submissions work and where do proposals get submitted?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational official. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization still must be registered in NSPIRES.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if using Grants.gov?
Yes. Grants.gov submitters still must be registered in NSPIRES, according to the information provided.
Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
Any organization intending to propose must be registered in NSPIRES. Principal investigators and co-investigators must also be registered in NSPIRES, regardless of which submission system is used.
What does NASA recommend regarding registration and system readiness?
NASA strongly encourages organizations to complete registrations and to become familiar with the submission systems well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute access or validation problems.
Where are the detailed requirements and evaluation criteria found?
NASA states that detailed requirements, evaluation information, and program-specific guidance are contained in the ROSES appendices, including tables listing exact due dates for each program element.
Can the solicitation be amended after it is posted?
Yes. Amendments and updates could be issued through February 2011, and interested parties are directed to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications.
How can applicants stay informed about corrections or clarifications?
NASA directs interested parties to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to its notifications. The information also mentions an additional web archive and RSS feed for corrections and clarifications.
Who should be contacted for general policy or procedural questions?
General policy and procedural questions are routed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters: Dr. Max Bernstein, Science Mission Directorate.
Who should be contacted for technical questions about the Aura program element?
Technical questions about individual program elements are directed to the specific Program Officers listed within the relevant ROSES appendix.
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