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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 In Space Propulsion" 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 Mar 12, 2010 and posted on Mar 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 In Space Propulsion is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation (NASA Research Announcement number NNH10ZDA001N). It sits inside NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research portfolio and is intended to support a wide span of basic and applied research and technology work that advances NASA science missions, including activities that can relate to in-space propulsion when tied to SMD mission needs. The opportunity is part of an omnibus solicitation structure, meaning the detailed technical topics, goals, and proposal instructions are organized in appendices and tables within ROSES 2010 rather than being confined to a single short program description.
The scope of ROSES 2010 is intentionally broad and covers many kinds of research and development that enable Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics programs. Examples of the types of work NASA is looking to support include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of new investigation methods and experiment techniques; aircraft, balloon, sounding rocket, and commercial suborbital or reusable rocket investigations; early concept work for future science missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD missions; laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret NASA observations; determination of atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space data and samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA Earth science missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits. For the in-space propulsion portion, the practical takeaway is that NASA is willing to fund propulsion-related research when it is framed as enabling or enhancing SMD science objectives, future mission concepts, flight investigations, or mission-relevant technology needs described in the relevant ROSES appendix.
Funding levels and award structures are flexible and depend on the specific program element and the ambition of the proposed work. NASA notes that awards can be under 100,000 dollars per year for narrow, focused efforts such as data analysis, and can exceed 1 million dollars per year for larger, more complex efforts such as building or advancing science experiment hardware or other substantial technology development. The total funding available within each program element ranges from less than one million to several million dollars, which in turn affects how many proposals can be selected (from a handful to several dozen) depending on program priorities and the quality of submissions. Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice driven by the nature of the work and the proposing organization. The typical performance period is four years, with some elements allowing shorter periods and a maximum generally capped at five years.
Key dates are spread across the ROSES 2010 open period. The solicitation was made available around February 12, 2010. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most program elements beginning March 15, 2010, and continuing through February 9, 2011, depending on the specific appendix and program schedule. Proposal due dates begin April 30, 2010 and extend through April 30, 2011, again depending on the specific program element. The summarized record for the In Space Propulsion entry also lists a posted and created date of March 12, 2010 and a closing date of May 21, 2010 (with archiving on June 20, 2010), which reflects how the particular listing was tracked in the government-wide posting system even though the broader ROSES solicitation runs on multiple rolling deadlines across different research elements.
Eligibility is open in a very broad sense: organizations of all types may propose, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and government entities, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, the practical funding rule is that NASA generally provides funding only to US institutions. Non-US organizations may participate under NASA's policy of "no exchange of funds," meaning they can collaborate but should not expect NASA to transfer funds to them, and they must follow the specific guidance in the NASA NRA Guidebook for Proposers (including special instructions where non-US organizations involve US personnel for whom NASA support is requested). Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NASA's NSPIRES system.
Submission is electronic and requires up-front registration. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and all principal investigators and co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov. Organizations intending to use Grants.gov must be registered there as well, in addition to NSPIRES registration. NASA explicitly encourages applicants to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the relevant due date to avoid last-minute technical or administrative issues.
To find the exact requirements for the in-space propulsion focus area, applicants are expected to use the ROSES 2010 appendices and the due-date tables (Tables 2 and 3) referenced in the solicitation, and to monitor the NSPIRES ROSES page for amendments, clarifications, and new elements released through February 2011. General questions about ROSES policies and procedures were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879), while questions about specific program elements were to be directed to the program officers listed in the relevant appendix "Summary of Key Information."
ROSES 2010 In Space Propulsion (NASA SMD) - FAQs
1. What is the ROSES 2010 In Space Propulsion opportunity?
ROSES 2010 In Space Propulsion is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 omnibus solicitation (NASA Research Announcement NNH10ZDA001N). It sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research portfolio and can support propulsion-related research when it is clearly tied to SMD science mission needs and objectives described in the relevant ROSES 2010 appendix.
2. Is this a standalone program with one set of rules and one deadline?
No. ROSES 2010 is an omnibus solicitation, meaning the technical topics, goals, proposal instructions, and schedules are organized in appendices and tables within ROSES 2010. Deadlines vary by program element, and applicants are expected to use the relevant appendix and the ROSES due-date tables (Tables 2 and 3) to find the exact requirements and timing.
3. What kinds of projects does ROSES 2010 fund in general?
ROSES 2010 has a deliberately broad scope spanning Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Examples of activities include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of investigation methods and experiment techniques; aircraft/balloon/sounding rocket/commercial suborbital or reusable rocket investigations; early concept work for future science missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD missions; laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples (and terrestrial analog samples); determination of atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space data and samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting NASA Earth science missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits.
4. How does "In Space Propulsion" fit within the SMD-focused ROSES 2010 scope?
The key idea is mission relevance to SMD. Propulsion-related research can be considered when it is framed as enabling or enhancing SMD science objectives, future mission concepts, flight investigations, or mission-relevant technology needs described in the applicable ROSES 2010 appendix. Applicants should look to the relevant appendix language to understand what propulsion-related work is in scope for that element.
5. Where do I find the specific technical scope and proposal instructions for the in-space propulsion area?
Applicants are expected to use the ROSES 2010 appendices and the ROSES due-date tables (Tables 2 and 3). The solicitation structure places detailed technical goals, required content, and program-element-specific rules inside the appendices rather than in a single short description.
6. How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels are flexible and depend on the program element and the scope of the proposed work. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused efforts (such as data analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for larger, more complex efforts (such as building or advancing science experiment hardware or substantial technology development).
7. How much total funding is available, and how many awards might be made?
Total funding available within each program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars. That range affects how many proposals can be selected, which NASA notes could be from a handful to several dozen depending on program priorities and the quality of submissions.
8. What types of funding instruments can NASA use for awards?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The choice of instrument is driven by the nature of the work and the proposing organization.
9. How long is the typical performance period?
The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements allow shorter periods, and the maximum is generally capped at five years.
10. When was ROSES 2010 released?
ROSES 2010 was made available around February 12, 2010.
11. When are Notices of Intent (NOIs) due?
NOIs were requested for most program elements beginning March 15, 2010, with NOI dates continuing through February 9, 2011 depending on the specific appendix and program schedule.
12. When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates begin April 30, 2010 and extend through April 30, 2011, depending on the specific program element. Applicants must verify the correct due date for their target element using the ROSES appendices and due-date tables.
13. Why does the in-space propulsion listing show different posted/closing dates than the broader ROSES schedule?
The summarized record for the In Space Propulsion entry lists a posted/created date of March 12, 2010 and a closing date of May 21, 2010 (with archiving on June 20, 2010). This reflects how that particular entry was tracked in the government-wide posting system, even though the broader ROSES 2010 solicitation operates with multiple rolling deadlines across different research elements.
14. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad: organizations of all types may propose, including universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and government entities. There is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
15. Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy. That generally means they can collaborate, but they should not expect NASA to transfer funds to them. They must follow the specific guidance in the NASA NRA Guidebook for Proposers, including special instructions in cases where non-U.S. organizations involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
16. Does NASA generally fund only U.S. institutions?
Yes. The practical funding rule stated is that NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, with international participation handled under "no exchange of funds" terms.
17. What registration system is required to submit?
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NASA's NSPIRES system. All principal investigators and co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES.
18. Can proposals be submitted through Grants.gov, or only through NSPIRES?
Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is still required for all PIs and Co-Is regardless of which submission pathway is used. Organizations intending to use Grants.gov must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
19. Who must submit the proposal?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative.
20. What should applicants do to avoid last-minute submission issues?
NASA encourages applicants to register and become familiar with NSPIRES (and Grants.gov if applicable) well before the relevant due date to reduce the risk of technical or administrative problems close to the deadline.
21. Where should applicants look for amendments, clarifications, or new elements?
Applicants are expected to monitor the NSPIRES ROSES page for amendments, clarifications, and new elements released through February 2011.
22. Who should be contacted for general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
General questions about ROSES policies and procedures were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
23. Who should be contacted for questions about a specific program element?
Questions about specific program elements were to be directed to the program officers listed in the relevant appendix under "Summary of Key Information."
24. What document governs proposer guidance for special cases, like non-U.S. participation?
The NASA NRA Guidebook for Proposers is referenced as the source for specific guidance, including special instructions involving non-U.S. organizations and situations where NASA support is requested for U.S. personnel connected to that participation.
25. Does this opportunity only support propulsion hardware development?
Not necessarily. The broader ROSES 2010 scope includes a wide range of research and technology activities (from data analysis and modeling to technology development and flight investigations). For the in-space propulsion portion, the main constraint described is that propulsion-related work needs to be tied to SMD mission needs and aligned with the relevant appendix requirements.
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