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Opportunity Summary:

ROSES 2010 Cryospheric Science is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the broader ROSES 2010 umbrella solicitation (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences), Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N (CRYO). It was released on or about February 12, 2010 (with a posted/creation date shown as February 26, 2010 in the funding listing) and is part of NASA's annual NASA Research Announcement process for soliciting competitively reviewed proposals that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate. While the specific topic here is cryospheric science, it sits within a much larger ROSES framework that funds research and technology across Earth Science and other NASA science programs, with cryosphere work generally aligned to understanding snow, ice, glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, permafrost, and their roles in the Earth system and climate.

The opportunity invites proposals for both basic and applied research and technology development. In practical terms, ROSES 2010 describes a wide range of eligible activity types that can apply to cryospheric science, including theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions; development of integrated Earth system models; and systems that translate Earth science results into societally useful information products. It also notes support for suborbital investigations (aircraft, balloons, rockets, and commercial reusable rockets) and for advancing techniques and technologies that could enable future NASA missions, which can be relevant when cryosphere research depends on new instruments, retrieval methods, calibration/validation approaches, or mission concept development.

Key dates are structured around an extended solicitation window. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose are requested for most program elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Full proposals are due on a rolling schedule that begins April 30, 2010 and continues through April 30, 2011, depending on the specific appendix/program element instructions and due-date tables within ROSES. For the listing shown, an original and current closing date of April 30, 2010 is also provided, along with an archive date of May 30, 2010, reflecting how the opportunity is tracked in the portal; however, the overarching ROSES text emphasizes that many program elements accept proposals across the April 2010 to April 2011 window. Applicants are expected to monitor NSPIRES and ROSES amendments because NASA may issue updates, clarifications, or add new program elements through February 2011.

Funding levels and award structures are intentionally broad to accommodate everything from small data-analysis studies to large hardware or mission-enabling efforts. The solicitation states that budgets can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused work (like analysis of existing datasets) to more than $1 million per year for extensive efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware). The amount available varies by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars, meaning a program might select only a few proposals or several dozen depending on objectives and proposal quality. The typical period of performance is about four years, with some program elements allowing shorter or longer durations up to a five-year maximum.

Awards may be issued using multiple mechanisms based on what is being proposed and who is proposing. NASA indicates it can make awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers. The funding instrument types explicitly listed for this opportunity include grants and cooperative agreements. No cost sharing or matching is required.

Eligibility is broad by organization type but bounded by NASA's standard funding policies. Domestic and foreign organizations, governmental and private, for-profit and non-profit entities may submit proposals, and there is no stated limit on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements. That said, NASA notes that in general it provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. party typically supports its own costs, with specific instructions referenced in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers (including special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested). The listing labels eligible applicants as "Others" and points applicants to the detailed eligibility text and guidebook sections for clarification.

Submission is electronic and tied to NASA's NSPIRES system. Every organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered there as well while still maintaining NSPIRES registration. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the proposal. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is transmitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NASA strongly encourages proposers to start registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute administrative issues.

Operationally, the details that matter most for preparing an actual Cryospheric Science proposal are located in the ROSES appendices, which define the specific science scope, required proposal components, evaluation criteria, and the exact due date for that program element. The solicitation instructs applicants to consult the appendix "Summary of Key Information" and the program officers listed there for element-specific questions. For general ROSES policies and procedures, the point of contact provided is Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov; 202-358-0879). Applicants are also directed to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and the ROSES 2010 amendment archive/RSS feed for updates through the life of the solicitation.

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