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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 Mars Data Analysis" 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 Jun 28, 2010 and posted on Jun 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 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 Mars Data Analysis (funding opportunity number NNH10ZDA001N) is a NASA Headquarters grant opportunity released on February 12, 2010 under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. The ROSES umbrella announcement is NASA's main yearly mechanism for requesting proposals that support basic and applied research and technology tied to NASA's Science Mission Directorate, including Planetary Science (where Mars Data Analysis sits) as well as Earth Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics. In practical terms, this particular opportunity is meant to fund investigators who want to extract new science results from existing Mars mission datasets, typically through data analysis, modeling, and interpretive studies rather than building major new flight hardware.
The scope of ROSES 2010 is intentionally broad, and the Mars Data Analysis effort is one part of that larger portfolio. Across the solicitation, NASA invites proposals that can include theory and modeling, analysis of science data, development of experimental and measurement techniques for future missions, concepts for future missions, and advancement of technologies relevant to NASA science missions. It also mentions laboratory work supporting interpretation of spacecraft observations, including analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial analog samples that help validate or ground-truth mission measurements. While ROSES covers aircraft, balloon, suborbital, and other investigation types, the Mars Data Analysis focus is best understood as leveraging already-acquired Mars data products to address high-value scientific questions aligned with NASA's planetary science goals.
Key dates follow the rolling ROSES schedule for 2010 to 2011. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most program elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates began April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, with specific deadlines determined by the program element tables in the ROSES NRA. The opportunity was posted to Grants.gov on June 28, 2010, and the listing shows a closing date of September 21, 2010 (with an archive date of October 21, 2010), but the underlying ROSES 2010 announcement itself emphasizes that due dates vary by appendix and that amendments can be issued through roughly February 2011.
Funding levels and award structures vary widely across ROSES, and the announcement makes that explicit. For focused work like data analysis (which is typical of Mars Data Analysis proposals), budgets can be under $100,000 per year, while large-scale efforts in other ROSES elements (for example, major technology or hardware development) can exceed $1 million per year. NASA indicates that the amount available within each program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means selections could be only a few awards or as many as several dozen, depending on merit, program priorities, and the number of strong submissions. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may allow shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or interagency/intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity. The funding instrument types highlighted for the Mars Data Analysis listing include grants and cooperative agreements, reflecting the research-driven nature of the work.
Eligibility is broadly open by organization type, including domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and non-profit entities, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, the key practical constraint is NASA's policy on funding: in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate only under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement (meaning NASA does not send funds to the non-U.S. entity), with additional guidance referenced in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers. The solicitation also notes that certain joint NRAs with non-U.S. partners may include special rules, and it points to specific guidebook sections for cases where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel who would request NASA support.
Submission is electronic and tied to NASA's NSPIRES system. Any organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered there as well in addition to NSPIRES. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals. All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is transmitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NASA strongly encourages prospective applicants to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the relevant due date.
Program details, requirements, and the exact Mars Data Analysis instructions are contained in the ROSES 2010 appendices, which include summaries of key information and program officer contacts for each element. NASA also emphasizes that ROSES is often amended, so applicants were expected to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe for updates, with an RSS/archive page available for amendments, clarifications, and corrections. For general ROSES policy and procedural questions, the solicitation lists Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879) as a point of contact, while technical questions for specific program elements are directed to the program officers named in the relevant appendix.
FAQs: ROSES 2010 Mars Data Analysis (NNH10ZDA001N)
What is the ROSES 2010 Mars Data Analysis opportunity (NNH10ZDA001N)?
ROSES 2010 Mars Data Analysis is a NASA Headquarters grant opportunity under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. It supports research that extracts new scientific results from existing Mars mission datasets, typically through data analysis, modeling, and interpretive studies.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
NASA Headquarters, through NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), issued this opportunity as part of the ROSES 2010 umbrella solicitation.
When was this opportunity released?
The ROSES 2010 solicitation (including the Mars Data Analysis element) was released on February 12, 2010.
Is Mars Data Analysis a standalone solicitation or part of something larger?
It is one program element within ROSES 2010, NASA's primary annual mechanism for soliciting proposals across multiple science divisions, including Planetary Science, Earth Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics.
What kind of work is this funding meant to support?
This opportunity is aimed at investigators who will use already-acquired Mars mission data products to produce new science results. The typical emphasis is on data analysis, modeling, and interpretation rather than building major new flight hardware.
Does ROSES 2010 allow other kinds of research beyond Mars data analysis?
Yes. ROSES 2010 is intentionally broad and across the solicitation NASA invites proposals that may include theory and modeling, analysis of science data, development of experimental and measurement techniques for future missions, future mission concepts, and advancement of technologies relevant to NASA science missions.
Does the solicitation mention laboratory work or sample analysis?
Yes. ROSES 2010 includes laboratory work that supports interpretation of spacecraft observations, including analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial analog samples used to validate or ground-truth mission measurements.
Which NASA science area does Mars Data Analysis fall under?
Mars Data Analysis sits within NASA's Planetary Science portfolio under the Science Mission Directorate.
What are the key dates and deadlines for ROSES 2010 Mars Data Analysis?
ROSES 2010 follows a rolling schedule. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most program elements, with NOI due dates running from March 15, 2010 through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates began April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, with specific deadlines determined by the program element tables in the ROSES NRA and the relevant appendix.
What does the Grants.gov listing show for the posting and closing dates?
The opportunity was posted to Grants.gov on June 28, 2010. The listing shows a closing date of September 21, 2010 and an archive date of October 21, 2010.
Which deadline should applicants rely on if dates differ between listings?
ROSES 2010 emphasizes that due dates vary by appendix/program element and that amendments can be issued through roughly February 2011. Applicants were expected to follow the specific program element tables and appendix instructions associated with Mars Data Analysis and monitor for amendments.
Are amendments or updates possible after the initial release?
Yes. NASA emphasizes that ROSES is often amended, and applicants were expected to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe for updates. An RSS/archive page is available for amendments, clarifications, and corrections.
How much funding is available for Mars Data Analysis projects?
Funding levels vary widely across ROSES. For focused work like data analysis (typical of Mars Data Analysis proposals), budgets can be under $100,000 per year. Across other ROSES elements, large-scale efforts can exceed $1 million per year. NASA notes that the amount available within each program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards might be made?
The solicitation indicates that selections could range from only a few awards to as many as several dozen, depending on merit, program priorities, and the number of strong submissions, with the number varying by program element funding availability.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
What types of awards or funding instruments may NASA use?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or interagency/intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work. For the Mars Data Analysis listing, the highlighted instrument types include grants and cooperative agreements.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open by organization type, including domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and non-profit entities, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
In general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate only under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement, meaning NASA does not send funds to the non-U.S. entity. Additional guidance is referenced in NASA's NRA Guidebook for Proposers.
Are there special cases for international or joint solicitations?
The solicitation notes that certain joint NRAs with non-U.S. partners may include special rules and points to specific guidebook sections, including situations where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel who would request NASA support.
How do applicants submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and tied to NASA's NSPIRES system. Proposing organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
Do investigators and team members need to register anywhere?
Yes. All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether the proposal is transmitted via NSPIRES or via Grants.gov.
Who can submit the proposal on behalf of an organization?
NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals.
Where are the detailed program requirements and Mars Data Analysis instructions found?
Program details, requirements, and Mars Data Analysis instructions are contained in the ROSES 2010 appendices. The appendices include summaries of key information and program officer contacts for each program element.
Who should applicants contact for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
For general ROSES policy and procedural questions, the solicitation lists Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879) as a point of contact.
Who should applicants contact for technical questions about Mars Data Analysis?
Technical questions for specific program elements are directed to the program officers named in the relevant ROSES 2010 appendix for that element.
What should applicants do to avoid last-minute submission issues?
NASA strongly encourages prospective applicants to register and familiarize themselves with NSPIRES (and Grants.gov if used) well before the relevant due date.
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