Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH10ZDA001N MSLPSP
Apply for NNH10ZDA001N MSLPSP
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2010 Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program" 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 Dec 27, 2010 and posted on Dec 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 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:
The ROSES 2010 Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program (MSLPSP) is a funding opportunity released by NASA Headquarters under the broader umbrella solicitation titled Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010, identified as NNH10ZDA001N. The ROSES omnibus announcement is designed to support a wide range of basic and applied research and technology development activities that advance NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that larger ROSES structure, the Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program is one of the program elements offered in the appendices, aimed at bringing additional qualified scientists into mission-related science activities through competed selection.
The solicitation was originally made available around February 12, 2010 through NASA's NSPIRES system (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System). For most program elements, NASA requested a Notice of Intent (NOI) ahead of the proposal; for ROSES 2010, NOIs were accepted starting March 15, 2010 and continuing through February 9, 2011, depending on the specific program element schedule. Full proposals were accepted beginning April 30, 2010 through April 30, 2011, again with exact deadlines varying by appendix and listed in ROSES Tables 2 and 3. For the specific Grants.gov posting associated with MSLPSP (FundingOpportunityNumber NNH10ZDA001N, internal label MSLPSP), the posting shows a closing date of March 22, 2011, with an archive date of April 21, 2011. In practice, applicants were expected to follow the due dates and instructions attached to the relevant ROSES appendix for this participating scientist program.
In terms of what NASA sought to fund, ROSES 2010 broadly covered theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of experiment techniques and technologies for future missions; concept development for future missions; laboratory work supporting interpretation of spacecraft observations (including analysis methods for extraterrestrial and terrestrial samples); Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA Earth science missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and development of applied information systems that translate Earth science research into societal benefits. While that list reflects the entire ROSES omnibus scope, participating scientist programs typically focus on enabling scientists to contribute directly to mission science planning, data analysis, and interpretation, often by joining existing mission teams to expand expertise and scientific output.
Award size and structure were flexible across ROSES program elements, with typical funding ranging from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts such as focused data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for large, hardware-intensive or extensive multi-institution activities. NASA indicated that the amount of funding available varies by program element and could range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, allowing selection of anywhere from a few proposals to several dozen, depending on program goals and the number of high-quality submissions. Awards could be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter-/intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work and the proposing organization. The typical period of performance for ROSES awards was four years, although some elements could be shorter or longer, with a stated maximum of five years.
Eligibility was broadly open by organization type: domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and non-profit organizations could submit proposals, with no general restrictions on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements. However, NASA emphasized an important limitation for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA does not typically transfer funds to non-U.S. institutions. The opportunity also notes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions, with specific guidance for foreign participation laid out in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers (including instructions for cases where non-U.S. organizations involve U.S. personnel who would be supported by NASA).
Submission was electronic and required administrative setup in advance. All organizations intending to submit had to be registered in NSPIRES, and those using Grants.gov also needed Grants.gov registration in addition to NSPIRES. Submissions had to be transmitted by an authorized organizational representative, and all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) had to be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the final submission went through NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NASA strongly encouraged applicants to begin registration and familiarize themselves with the electronic systems well before the deadline because account setup and authorization steps can take time.
For applicants trying to navigate the opportunity, NASA directed proposers to the ROSES appendices for the detailed program descriptions and to the summary pages that list the relevant program officers for each element. For general policies and procedures applicable across ROSES, NASA provided a point of contact: Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, reachable via sara@nasa.gov and telephone 202-358-0879. NASA also advised researchers to monitor the NSPIRES ROSES page and the associated amendments archive/RSS feed for updates, clarifications, and corrections through February 2011, when a subsequent ROSES NRA was expected to be released.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2010 Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program (MSLPSP)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 2010 Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program (MSLPSP), released by NASA Headquarters under the larger Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 omnibus solicitation (NNH10ZDA001N). It is a competed participating scientist program intended to bring additional qualified scientists into mission-related science activities.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is NASA Headquarters, within NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), operating under the ROSES 2010 solicitation framework.
What does ROSES 2010 (NNH10ZDA001N) mean in this context?
ROSES 2010 is an omnibus announcement that covers multiple science research and technology development program elements across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. NNH10ZDA001N is the solicitation identifier for ROSES 2010, and MSLPSP is one of the program elements included within the ROSES appendices.
Where was the solicitation made available?
The solicitation was made available through NASA's NSPIRES system (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System). There was also a related Grants.gov posting associated with the same ROSES funding opportunity number.
What is NSPIRES?
NSPIRES is NASA's electronic system used to post solicitations and manage proposal submission, review, and award processing. Organizations, principal investigators, and named participants must be registered in NSPIRES to participate in submission and proposal roles.
Is there a Grants.gov posting for this opportunity?
Yes. The Grants.gov posting references FundingOpportunityNumber NNH10ZDA001N and includes an internal label for MSLPSP. Even if submitting via Grants.gov, NSPIRES registration requirements still apply for organizations and named participants.
When was this opportunity originally released?
The solicitation was originally made available around February 12, 2010 via NSPIRES.
Was a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
For most ROSES 2010 program elements, NASA requested a Notice of Intent (NOI) in advance of the full proposal. NOI timing varied by program element and its schedule.
When were NOIs accepted for ROSES 2010?
NOIs were accepted starting March 15, 2010 and continuing through February 9, 2011, depending on the specific program element schedule.
When were full proposals accepted?
Full proposals were accepted beginning April 30, 2010 through April 30, 2011, with exact due dates varying by appendix and listed in ROSES Tables 2 and 3.
What deadlines apply specifically to the MSLPSP posting on Grants.gov?
The Grants.gov posting associated with MSLPSP shows a closing date of March 22, 2011, and an archive date of April 21, 2011.
Which due date should applicants follow: the Grants.gov date or the ROSES appendix date?
Applicants were expected to follow the due dates and instructions attached to the relevant ROSES appendix for the participating scientist program, recognizing that ROSES deadlines vary by appendix/program element.
What kinds of activities does ROSES 2010 fund generally?
ROSES 2010 broadly supports theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of experiment techniques and technologies for future missions; concept development for future missions; laboratory work supporting interpretation of spacecraft observations (including analysis methods for extraterrestrial and terrestrial samples); Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting NASA Earth science missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied information systems that translate Earth science research into societal benefits.
What is the focus of the Mars Science Laboratory Participating Scientist Program (MSLPSP) specifically?
Within the broader ROSES scope, participating scientist programs typically focus on enabling scientists to contribute directly to mission science planning, data analysis, and interpretation, often by joining existing mission teams to expand expertise and scientific output.
How much funding is available?
Funding levels under ROSES can vary significantly by program element. Typical awards range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts (such as focused data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large efforts (including hardware-intensive or extensive multi-institution activities). NASA stated that available funding could range from less than $1 million to several million dollars depending on the program element, allowing selection of a few proposals to several dozen.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance for ROSES awards was four years, though some program elements could be shorter or longer, with a stated maximum of five years.
What award instruments might NASA use?
Awards could be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter-/intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work and the proposing organization.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly open by organization type. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and non-profit organizations could submit proposals. NASA indicated no general restrictions on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations receive NASA funds under this opportunity?
NASA emphasized an important limitation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA does not typically transfer funds to non-U.S. institutions.
How does foreign participation work if NASA generally does not fund non-U.S. institutions?
The opportunity references that specific guidance for foreign participation is provided in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers, including instructions for cases where non-U.S. organizations involve U.S. personnel who would be supported by NASA.
Do I have to be affiliated with a registered institution?
Yes. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES.
Do individual team members need NSPIRES registrations?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether the final submission is made through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal?
Proposals had to be transmitted by an authorized organizational representative. This is why NASA strongly encouraged early administrative setup and internal authorization planning.
Do applicants need to register in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov?
If submitting via Grants.gov, organizations needed Grants.gov registration in addition to NSPIRES registration. NSPIRES registration was still required for the organization and all named participants.
Why does NASA emphasize registering early?
NASA advised starting registration and learning the electronic systems well before the deadline because account setup and authorization steps can take time.
Where can applicants find the detailed program description for MSLPSP?
NASA directed proposers to the ROSES appendices for detailed program descriptions for each program element, including participating scientist programs such as MSLPSP.
Where can applicants find the correct program officer contact for this element?
NASA indicated that summary pages associated with ROSES list the relevant program officers for each element.
Who is the general point of contact for ROSES policies and procedures?
For general policies and procedures applicable across ROSES, NASA provided a point of contact: Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research in the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, reachable at sara@nasa.gov and 202-358-0879.
Should applicants watch for amendments or updates?
Yes. NASA advised researchers to monitor the NSPIRES ROSES page and the associated amendments archive/RSS feed for updates, clarifications, and corrections.
How long were updates expected to continue for ROSES 2010?
NASA indicated updates, clarifications, and corrections could occur through February 2011, when a subsequent ROSES NRA was expected to be released.
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