Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH10ZDA001N KEPLER
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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 Kepler Guest Observer Cycle 3" 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 Sep 22, 2010 and posted on Sep 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 17, 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 Kepler Guest Observer Cycle 3 is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation, issued under the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N. The ROSES 2010 NRA was made available on or about February 12, 2010 through NASA's NSPIRES site, and it serves as an umbrella announcement covering many competed research program elements across NASA's Science Mission Directorate. Within that larger structure, the Kepler Guest Observer (GO) Cycle 3 opportunity supports astrophysics research that makes use of the Kepler mission's observing capabilities and data products, consistent with ROSES goals of advancing basic and applied research through analysis, modeling, and related investigation activities.
The solicitation is designed to fund a wide span of space and Earth science work, including (but not limited to) theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of techniques and concepts for future missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions; suborbital investigations using aircraft, balloons, rockets, or commercial reusable rockets; laboratory analysis tied to interpreting mission observations (including returned extraterrestrial samples and supporting terrestrial samples); field campaigns and Earth surface observations that strengthen Earth science missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits. While Kepler GO is one specific program element under this larger NRA (and is primarily aligned with astrophysics), it inherits the ROSES framework for how proposals are competed, submitted, reviewed, and awarded.
Key dates in the ROSES 2010 timeline include a requested Notice of Intent (NOI) window starting March 15, 2010 and running through February 9, 2011, with proposal due dates beginning April 30, 2010 and continuing through April 30, 2011 depending on the specific program element. For the Kepler Guest Observer Cycle 3 listing as posted on Grants.gov, the opportunity was posted September 22, 2010, with an original and current closing date of December 17, 2010, and an archive date of January 16, 2011. Applicants needed to pay close attention to the appendix and table entries in ROSES (the appendices define the program elements and requirements; the tables provide element specific due dates) because ROSES is structured so that each element can have its own deadlines and instructions under the same umbrella announcement.
Funding levels in ROSES 2010 vary widely by program element and scope. The announcement notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis, to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger efforts such as development of science experiment hardware. The amount available for each program element is described as ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, allowing NASA to select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals per element depending on objectives and the strength and volume of submissions. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
Awards under ROSES 2010 may be issued using different legal instruments depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work. The solicitation explicitly lists grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers as possible mechanisms. For the Kepler GO Cycle 3 Grants.gov entry, the eligible funding instruments are identified as grants and cooperative agreements, reflecting the typical approach for competed research awards in this area.
Eligibility is intentionally broad at the ROSES level. Organizations of every type may submit proposals, including domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and non-profit, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, the announcement emphasizes a key constraint for non-U.S. participation: NASA policy generally requires that work involving non-U.S. organizations be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not provide funding to the non-U.S. entity. The listing further notes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES and that NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, while directing non-U.S. organizations to specific sections of the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for details and special cases (including situations where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested).
Submission is electronic and tied closely to NASA's registration systems. Every organization intending to submit under ROSES 2010 must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting via Grants.gov must also be registered with Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES. The registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who are permitted to submit proposals on behalf of the organization. All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the final proposal is transmitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NASA strongly encourages prospective applicants to start registration and system familiarization early, since proposals must be submitted by the due dates and must come from an authorized official.
For monitoring and support, NASA directed applicants to track updates and amendments through NSPIRES and to use NASA's electronic notification tools. ROSES amendments, clarifications, and corrections were also made available through a web archive and RSS feed. Program-specific questions are handled by the program officers identified in the relevant ROSES appendix entries, while general ROSES policy and procedural questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), using the provided sara@nasa.gov contact and telephone number.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2010 Kepler Guest Observer Cycle 3
What is the ROSES 2010 Kepler Guest Observer (GO) Cycle 3 opportunity?
It is a competed research opportunity under NASA Headquarters' broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. The Kepler Guest Observer Cycle 3 element supports astrophysics research that uses the Kepler mission's observing capabilities and data products, consistent with ROSES goals focused on research through analysis, modeling, and related investigation activities.
What larger solicitation is this opportunity part of?
Kepler GO Cycle 3 is one program element within ROSES 2010, an umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) issued under Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N. ROSES 2010 covers many competed research program elements across NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
When was ROSES 2010 made available?
The ROSES 2010 NRA was made available on or about February 12, 2010 through NASA's NSPIRES site.
Where was the Kepler GO Cycle 3 opportunity posted, and when?
For the Kepler GO Cycle 3 listing as posted on Grants.gov, the opportunity was posted on September 22, 2010.
What were the closing and archive dates for the Grants.gov Kepler GO Cycle 3 listing?
The Grants.gov entry lists an original and current closing date of December 17, 2010, and an archive date of January 16, 2011.
Are there Notices of Intent (NOIs) in ROSES 2010, and when were they requested?
Yes. ROSES 2010 included a requested Notice of Intent (NOI) window starting March 15, 2010 and running through February 9, 2011.
When were proposals due under ROSES 2010?
ROSES 2010 proposal due dates began on April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, depending on the specific program element.
Do all ROSES program elements share the same deadlines?
No. ROSES is structured so that each program element can have its own due dates and element-specific instructions. Applicants are expected to rely on the relevant ROSES appendices and tables, since appendices define requirements and tables provide element-specific due dates.
What types of work does ROSES 2010 fund?
ROSES 2010 is designed to fund a wide span of space and Earth science work, including (but not limited to): theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; techniques and concepts for future missions; advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions; suborbital investigations (aircraft, balloons, rockets, or commercial reusable rockets); laboratory analysis tied to interpreting mission observations (including returned extraterrestrial samples and supporting terrestrial samples); field campaigns and Earth surface observations supporting Earth science missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits.
How does the Kepler GO Cycle 3 element relate to the broader ROSES scope?
Kepler GO Cycle 3 is one specific ROSES program element and is primarily aligned with astrophysics, but it inherits the ROSES framework for how proposals are competed, submitted, reviewed, and awarded.
How much funding is available under ROSES 2010?
Funding levels vary widely by program element and scope. ROSES 2010 notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware). Amounts available for each program element are described as ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards might NASA make under a given ROSES element?
ROSES 2010 indicates NASA may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals per element, depending on objectives and the strength and volume of submissions.
What is the typical period of performance for ROSES 2010 awards?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may specify shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
What funding instruments can NASA use for ROSES 2010 awards?
ROSES 2010 states awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work.
Which funding instruments apply to the Kepler GO Cycle 3 Grants.gov entry?
The Kepler GO Cycle 3 Grants.gov entry identifies grants and cooperative agreements as the eligible funding instruments.
Who is eligible to submit proposals under ROSES 2010?
Eligibility at the ROSES level is broad. Organizations of every type may submit proposals, including domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and non-profit.
Is there a limit on how many proposals an organization can submit, or how teams can be arranged?
No. ROSES 2010 states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and will NASA fund them?
Non-U.S. participation is generally constrained by NASA policy requiring work involving non-U.S. organizations to be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not provide funding to the non-U.S. entity. The solicitation points non-U.S. organizations to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for details and special cases, including situations involving U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Do proposers need to be registered in NSPIRES?
Yes. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and ROSES 2010 requires organizational registration in NSPIRES for submission.
If submitting via Grants.gov, is NSPIRES registration still required?
Yes. Organizations submitting via Grants.gov must be registered with Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
Who within an organization must be registered in NSPIRES?
All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether the final proposal is transmitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of an organization?
The registration process must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who are permitted to submit proposals on behalf of the organization, and proposals must come from an authorized official.
Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
NASA strongly encourages applicants to begin registration and system familiarization early because proposals must be submitted by the due dates, and submission must be completed by an authorized official using the required electronic systems.
How can applicants track ROSES 2010 updates, amendments, and clarifications?
Applicants were directed to track updates and amendments through NSPIRES and to use NASA's electronic notification tools. ROSES amendments, clarifications, and corrections were also made available through a web archive and an RSS feed.
Where should applicants look for program-element-specific instructions?
Applicants should use the relevant ROSES appendix entries (which define program elements and requirements) and the ROSES tables (which provide element-specific due dates).
Who should be contacted for program-specific questions?
Program-specific questions are handled by the program officers identified in the relevant ROSES appendix entries.
Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
General ROSES policy and procedural questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate) using the provided sara@nasa.gov contact and telephone number.
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