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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 Explorer U.S. Participating Investigators" 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 Nov 10, 2010 and posted on Nov 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 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 Explorer U.S. Participating Investigators (Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N, listed as EXUSPI) is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 omnibus solicitation. The opportunity was released on or about February 12, 2010 and posted in NASA's NSPIRES system under open solicitations. It invites proposals for basic and applied research and technology that support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) objectives across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. In practical terms, this call is a mechanism NASA uses to fund a wide spectrum of science and enabling technology work tied to current and future missions, including opportunities where U.S. investigators participate in Explorer class mission investigations or related science activities as defined in the ROSES appendices.
The scope is intentionally broad. NASA is looking for proposals that can range from traditional science research (theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD data sets) to mission-enabling development work. Examples of work described in the announcement include investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; development of experimental techniques and instrumentation approaches suitable for future SMD missions; early-stage concepts for future missions; advanced technologies that could be infused into upcoming missions; and laboratory methods and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret mission observations. The solicitation also highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied Earth science efforts that translate research data into societal benefit, including applied information systems aligned with SMD data and objectives. The details of what is specifically solicited under each program element (including Explorer-related elements like participating investigators) are organized in the ROSES appendices, with due dates and program-specific requirements provided in the tables within the full ROSES document.
Funding levels and award structures vary widely by program element and the type of work proposed. The announcement notes that awards can run from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger, more complex activities such as building and developing science experiment hardware. Funding available within each ROSES program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA might fund only a handful of proposals in some areas and several dozen in others, depending on priorities and the quality and volume of submissions. Awards may be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice depending on the proposing organization and the specific program requirements. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may be shorter or longer, with a stated maximum of five years.
Key dates are structured as a rolling set of deadlines across the year rather than a single closing date, because different ROSES program elements have different schedules. For ROSES 2010, Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most elements, with the first NOI due March 15, 2010 and NOIs accepted through February 9, 2011. Full proposals were due starting April 30, 2010 and continuing through April 30, 2011, again depending on the specific appendix/program element. In the Grants.gov metadata for this particular listing, the posting date is shown as November 10, 2010, with an original and current closing date of February 16, 2011 and an archive date of March 18, 2011, reflecting the administrative window for that listing even though the broader ROSES solicitation spans multiple element-specific due dates.
Eligibility is broadly defined. Organizations of every type may submit proposals, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasizes its policy that projects involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no exchange of funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to foreign institutions. The eligibility notes also point proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules affecting non-U.S. organizations, including special situations where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested, and cases where NASA issues joint solicitations with non-U.S. partners (for example, certain guest observing programs), which may include additional special guidelines. As a general matter, NASA funding is provided primarily to U.S. institutions, and proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES.
Submission is electronic and tightly tied to system registration and authorized submission roles. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization, and submissions can be made through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. Any organization planning to propose must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES. Registration needs to identify the organization’s authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals. Separately, all principal investigators and other participants, such as co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal itself is routed through NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NASA strongly encourages teams to start registration and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines to avoid administrative delays.
Prospective applicants are directed to rely on the ROSES appendices for the authoritative, program-element-specific requirements, including what is in scope, evaluation considerations, and the correct due dates. NASA also encourages proposers to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new elements through February 2011, and provides an archive/RSS feed location for amendments, clarifications, and corrections. For questions, the solicitation points to the program officers listed within each appendix for element-specific guidance, and to Dr. Max Bernstein (Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters) for general ROSES policies and procedures, with contact via sara@nasa.gov and telephone 202-358-0879. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, focused on science and technology and other research and development, uses grant and cooperative agreement instruments (among others), and does not require cost sharing or matching.
FAQs: ROSES 2010 Explorer U.S. Participating Investigators (EXUSPI) - NNH10ZDA001N
What is the ROSES 2010 Explorer U.S. Participating Investigators (EXUSPI) opportunity?
EXUSPI (Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N) is a program element listed under NASA Headquarters Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 omnibus solicitation. It is one of the mechanisms NASA uses to fund basic and applied research and technology that support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) objectives, including opportunities where U.S. investigators participate in Explorer-class mission investigations or related science activities as defined in the ROSES appendices.
Which NASA directorate is sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity is part of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research solicitation portfolio under ROSES 2010.
What science areas does ROSES 2010 cover?
ROSES 2010 spans SMD objectives across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The specific scope for any particular program element is defined in the relevant ROSES appendix.
What kinds of work are in scope under ROSES 2010 (including elements like EXUSPI)?
The scope is intentionally broad and can include traditional science research and mission-enabling development work. Examples described include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD data sets; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; development of experimental techniques and instrumentation approaches suitable for future SMD missions; early-stage concepts for future missions; advanced technologies that could be infused into upcoming missions; laboratory methods and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft; and terrestrial sample analyses that help validate or interpret mission observations.
Does the solicitation include Earth science applied work and information systems?
Yes. ROSES 2010 highlights applied Earth science efforts that translate research data into societal benefit, including applied information systems aligned with SMD data and objectives. It also mentions Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support missions, and development of integrated Earth system models.
Where do I find the exact requirements for the Explorer Participating Investigator element?
NASA directs proposers to the ROSES appendices for the authoritative, program-element-specific requirements. The appendices and tables in the full ROSES document provide the element-specific scope, due dates, and any special requirements and evaluation considerations.
When was this opportunity released and where was it posted?
ROSES 2010 was released on or about February 12, 2010 and posted in NASA's NSPIRES system under open solicitations. For this particular Grants.gov listing, the posting date is shown as November 10, 2010.
Is there a single closing date for ROSES 2010?
No. ROSES 2010 uses a rolling set of deadlines across the year because different program elements have different schedules. The controlling due date for any proposal depends on the specific appendix/program element.
What were the Notice of Intent (NOI) dates mentioned for ROSES 2010?
Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements. The first NOI due date listed is March 15, 2010, and NOIs were accepted through February 9, 2011, depending on the element.
What were the proposal due dates mentioned for ROSES 2010?
Full proposal due dates started April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, depending on the specific appendix/program element.
Why does the Grants.gov listing show different dates than the broader ROSES schedule?
The Grants.gov metadata for this listing shows a posting date of November 10, 2010, an original and current closing date of February 16, 2011, and an archive date of March 18, 2011. These dates reflect the administrative window for that specific listing, while the broader ROSES solicitation spans multiple program elements with different due dates.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
Funding levels vary widely by program element and by the type of work proposed. The announcement notes awards ranging from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger, more complex activities (such as building and developing science experiment hardware). Funding available within each ROSES program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards might NASA make?
The number of awards depends on the program element, NASA priorities, and the quality and volume of submissions. Because element budgets can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, NASA might fund only a handful of proposals in some areas and several dozen in others.
What award types can NASA use?
Awards may be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument choice depends on the proposing organization and the specific program requirements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may be shorter or longer, with a stated maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broadly defined. Organizations of every type may submit proposals, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit. There is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can foreign organizations receive NASA funding under ROSES 2010?
NASA emphasizes that projects involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no exchange of funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to foreign institutions. The solicitation points to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules and special situations.
What special situations involving non-U.S. organizations are mentioned?
The opportunity references special situations such as: (1) proposals from non-U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested, and (2) joint solicitations with non-U.S. partners (for example, certain guest observing programs) that may include additional special guidelines. For specifics, proposers are directed to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers.
Do proposers need to be registered in NSPIRES?
Yes. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
How are proposals submitted?
Submission is electronic. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required either way.
If submitting through Grants.gov, what registrations are required?
Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in Grants.gov in addition to being registered in NSPIRES.
Who is allowed to officially submit the proposal?
Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Registration should identify the organization’s authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals.
Do co-investigators and other team members need NSPIRES accounts even if the proposal is submitted via Grants.gov?
Yes. The solicitation states that all principal investigators and other participants, such as co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is routed through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
What does NASA recommend regarding registration timing?
NASA strongly encourages teams to start registration and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines to avoid administrative delays.
Where should applicants look for amendments, clarifications, and corrections?
NASA encourages proposers to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new elements through February 2011 and notes an archive/RSS feed location for amendments, clarifications, and corrections.
Who should I contact with questions about this opportunity?
For element-specific guidance, the solicitation points to the program officers listed within each appendix. For general ROSES policies and procedures, it points to Dr. Max Bernstein (Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters) via sara@nasa.gov and telephone 202-358-0879.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and focused on science and technology and other research and development. It uses grant and cooperative agreement instruments (among others) and does not require cost sharing or matching.
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