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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 Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigator" 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 8, 2010 and posted on Apr 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 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:
ROSES 2010 Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigator (NNH10ZDA001N) is a NASA Research Announcement issued by NASA Headquarters under the broader umbrella solicitation called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010. The opportunity was released around February 12, 2010, and it invites proposals for research and technology activities that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). While this specific listing is framed around Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigators, the ROSES 2010 solicitation as a whole spans multiple NASA research programs, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with the specific topics, rules, and due dates broken out by program element in the ROSES appendices.
The core purpose of ROSES 2010 is to fund both basic and applied research, plus enabling technologies, that help NASA plan missions, improve measurement and analysis approaches, and make better scientific use of data from NASA and related observing systems. The scope is intentionally broad: it includes theory, modeling, and data analysis using SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; development of experimental techniques and instrument or measurement concepts that could fly on future missions; and advanced technologies that reduce risk or expand capability for SMD missions. It also covers laboratory and analytical work on samples (including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observations), determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based data, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement or validate NASA mission science, building integrated Earth system models, and developing applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit (for example, decision-support tools or applied data systems aligned with NASA objectives and datasets).
Funding levels vary widely depending on the program element and the nature of the work proposed. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as targeted data analysis, while larger, more complex activities like developing science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. For each individual program element offered under ROSES 2010, NASA anticipates having anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which means the number of selections can range from only a few proposals to several dozen, depending on program priorities and the strength of submissions. Awards may be issued using several different mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the choice depending on the proposing organization and program requirements. The typical period of performance is four years, although some elements may specify a shorter or longer timeline, with an overall maximum generally capped at five years.
Eligibility is broad in the sense that NASA allows organizations of many types to apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. However, in general, NASA funding is provided to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is usually handled under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning NASA does not typically transfer funds to foreign entities. The announcement points non-U.S. participants to the NASA NRA Guidebook (including Appendix B and specific sections addressing proposals involving U.S. personnel) for the detailed rules that apply when foreign organizations are involved, as well as noting that some NRAs may be jointly issued with non-U.S. partners and include specialized guidelines.
The schedule is built around rolling due dates across the year, because different ROSES program elements have different submission deadlines. For ROSES 2010, NASA requested Notices of Intent (NOIs) for most program elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates began on April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, again depending on the specific program element. The listing also includes Grants.gov style fields showing a posted date of April 8, 2010 and an example closing date of July 1, 2010 (with an archive date of July 31, 2010), which reflects how a particular slice of the opportunity was tracked in that system; the controlling due dates for applicants still depend on the program element tables and appendices in ROSES itself.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but in all cases organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting via Grants.gov they must be registered in Grants.gov as well. NASA emphasizes that principal investigators and other named participants, such as co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission path is used. Applicants are encouraged to register early and familiarize themselves with the systems well ahead of the relevant deadlines to avoid last-minute submission issues.
For applicants trying to find the right fit, NASA directs proposers to the ROSES appendices, where each program element describes the scientific focus, special requirements, points of contact, and the "Summary of Key Information" including the responsible program officer. NASA also encourages interested parties to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and subscribe to its notifications because ROSES is commonly amended over time, with new program elements added or requirements clarified through February 2011, when the next ROSES cycle was expected. An amendment archive and RSS feed were also provided for tracking updates. General questions about ROSES policies and procedures were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-0879), while element-specific questions were to be sent to the relevant program officers listed in the solicitation appendices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is ROSES 2010 Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigator (NNH10ZDA001N)?
ROSES 2010 Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigator (NNH10ZDA001N) is a NASA Research Announcement issued by NASA Headquarters under the broader umbrella solicitation called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010. It invites proposals for research and technology activities that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
Is this opportunity only for Earth Science?
This specific listing is framed around Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigators, but ROSES 2010 as a whole spans multiple NASA research programs. The solicitation includes program elements across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with details provided in the ROSES appendices.
What types of activities does ROSES 2010 fund?
ROSES 2010 supports a broad range of basic and applied research and enabling technologies that help NASA plan missions, improve measurement and analysis approaches, and increase scientific use of data from NASA and related observing systems. The scope includes theory, modeling, data analysis using SMD science data, technology development, and other mission-enabling work described in the ROSES program elements.
Does ROSES 2010 support theory, modeling, and data analysis projects?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes theory, modeling, and data analysis using Science Mission Directorate science data.
Can proposals include aircraft, balloon, or suborbital investigations?
Yes. ROSES 2010 includes investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms.
Does NASA fund instrument concepts or experimental techniques under this solicitation?
Yes. ROSES 2010 includes development of experimental techniques and instrument or measurement concepts that could fly on future missions, as well as advanced technologies that reduce risk or expand capability for SMD missions.
Are laboratory studies and sample analyses within scope?
Yes. The solicitation includes laboratory and analytical work on samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observations. It also includes determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based data.
Are Earth surface observations and field campaigns supported?
Yes. ROSES 2010 covers Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement or validate NASA mission science.
Does ROSES 2010 include Earth system modeling and applied information systems?
Yes. The scope includes building integrated Earth system models and developing applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit, such as decision-support tools or applied data systems aligned with NASA objectives and datasets.
How much funding is available?
Funding levels vary widely by program element and proposed work. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as targeted data analysis), while larger, more complex activities (such as developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year. For individual ROSES 2010 program elements, NASA anticipated anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available.
How many awards will be made?
The number of selections varies by program element, available funding, program priorities, and proposal strength. NASA indicated that selections could range from only a few proposals to several dozen, depending on the element.
What award mechanisms might NASA use?
Awards may be issued through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism depends on the proposing organization and program requirements.
How long is the period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer timelines, with an overall maximum generally capped at five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NASA allows many types of organizations to apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, subject to the solicitation rules.
Can non-U.S. organizations receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
In general, NASA funding is provided to U.S. institutions. Participation by non-U.S. organizations is usually handled under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning NASA does not typically transfer funds to foreign entities.
Where can non-U.S. applicants find the rules that apply to their participation?
Non-U.S. participants are directed to the NASA NRA Guidebook, including Appendix B and sections addressing proposals involving U.S. personnel, for the detailed rules that apply when foreign organizations are involved. The solicitation also notes that some NRAs may be jointly issued with non-U.S. partners and include specialized guidelines.
When was this opportunity released?
The opportunity was released around February 12, 2010. The listing also shows a posted date of April 8, 2010 as part of a Grants.gov-style tracking record for a particular slice of the opportunity.
Are there specific deadlines for submitting an application?
Deadlines vary by ROSES program element. ROSES 2010 used rolling due dates across the year because different program elements had different submission deadlines, which are provided in the program element tables and appendices.
When were Notices of Intent (NOIs) due?
NASA requested NOIs for most ROSES 2010 program elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011, depending on the element.
When were full proposals due?
Proposal due dates began on April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, depending on the program element.
Why does the listing show a closing date like July 1, 2010 and an archive date like July 31, 2010?
The opportunity record includes Grants.gov-style fields showing an example closing date of July 1, 2010 and an archive date of July 31, 2010, reflecting how a particular slice of the opportunity was tracked in that system. Applicants were still expected to follow the controlling due dates in ROSES program element tables and appendices.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES in all cases.
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. NASA states that organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether they submit via NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need to register anywhere?
Yes. NASA emphasizes that principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission path is used.
Should applicants register in NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov early?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to register early and become familiar with NSPIRES and (if applicable) Grants.gov well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute submission issues.
How do I find the right program element and specific requirements?
NASA directs proposers to the ROSES appendices. Each program element describes its scientific focus, special requirements, points of contact, and a "Summary of Key Information" including the responsible program officer.
Can the solicitation change after it is released?
Yes. NASA notes that ROSES is commonly amended over time, including adding new program elements or clarifying requirements. Applicants were encouraged to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and subscribe to notifications. An amendment archive and RSS feed were provided for tracking updates.
Who can answer general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
General questions about ROSES policies and procedures were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-0879).
Who should I contact with questions about a specific program element?
Element-specific questions should be sent to the relevant program officers listed in the solicitation appendices.
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