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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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry" 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 May 7, 2010 and posted on May 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N) is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation, released February 12, 2010 by NASA Headquarters. The overall ROSES 2010 announcement is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) that invites proposals for a wide range of basic and applied research and technology development supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that umbrella, the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry focus area supports research that helps NASA understand ocean ecosystems and biogeochemical cycling, typically using and advancing space based and complementary Earth observing capabilities, along with associated modeling, analysis, and field or laboratory work that strengthens the interpretation and use of NASA mission data.
The opportunity funds work spanning theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development and demonstration of new measurement techniques and technologies relevant to future NASA missions; and Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support mission science. It also emphasizes integrated Earth system modeling and applied information systems that translate Earth science research into societal benefit, consistent with NASA's broader Earth science objectives. While ROSES covers many platforms, the solicitation explicitly allows investigations connected to aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and emerging commercial reusable rocket efforts when they support NASA science and technology goals. For Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, this typically means proposals that advance understanding of ocean productivity, carbon cycling, nutrient dynamics, plankton ecology, and related processes, especially where satellite observations and validated models are central.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the scope. The announcement notes awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis to more than $1 million per year for large scale activities such as developing science hardware or major experimental capabilities. The funds available within each program element can range from under a million to several million dollars, allowing NASA to select anywhere from a few to several dozen awards per element depending on priorities and proposal quality. Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the mechanism depending on the type of proposing organization and program needs. Periods of performance are typically four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer durations up to a maximum of five years.
Key dates are structured as a long submission window rather than a single deadline. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most program elements beginning March 15, 2010, with NOI submissions running through February 9, 2011. Full proposals were due starting April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011, with the specific due date depending on the particular appendix and program element. The opportunity was posted May 7, 2010, with an original and current closing date listed as August 13, 2010, and an archive date of September 12, 2010, reflecting the way segments of ROSES were also represented in grants portals even though ROSES itself operated across multiple appendix-specific due dates.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type: government, private, for-profit, non-profit, domestic, and foreign entities may propose, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. In practice, NASA generally funds US institutions, and non-US organizations may participate only under NASA's long-standing policy of no exchange of funds, meaning NASA does not send award money to non-US institutions. Non-US participation is governed by specific instructions in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers and may include additional requirements when a proposal includes US personnel for whom NASA support is requested. Cost sharing is not required.
Submission is entirely electronic. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, with NSPIRES registration required in all cases. Organizations using Grants.gov also had to register there in addition to NSPIRES, and all investigators and co-investigators needed NSPIRES registration regardless of the submission pathway. NASA strongly encouraged organizations to complete registrations and learn the systems well ahead of deadlines to avoid last minute access or authorization issues. Program details, including the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry requirements and any appendix-specific instructions, were provided in the ROSES appendices, with due dates summarized in the ROSES tables. NASA also noted that amendments and new elements could be added through February 2011, and it directed proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications and RSS feeds for updates.
For questions and policy clarifications, the solicitation identified a primary point of contact for general ROSES procedures: Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, reachable via sara@nasa.gov and telephone 202-358-0879. More targeted scientific and programmatic questions were to be directed to the program officers listed within the relevant appendix for the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry element.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2010 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (NNH10ZDA001N)
What is ROSES 2010 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry?
ROSES 2010 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is a NASA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N) under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. It supports research that helps NASA understand ocean ecosystems and biogeochemical cycling, typically by using and improving space-based and complementary Earth-observing capabilities, along with modeling, analysis, and related field or laboratory work that strengthens the interpretation and use of NASA mission data.
Who is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is sponsored by NASA Headquarters as part of the ROSES 2010 NASA Research Announcement (NRA) issued by NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
How does Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry fit within ROSES 2010?
ROSES 2010 is an umbrella solicitation inviting proposals across NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities in Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is one focus area within that larger structure, and its detailed requirements and instructions are provided in the relevant ROSES appendix for that element.
What kinds of topics are relevant to the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry element?
The focus is on advancing NASA's understanding of ocean ecosystems and biogeochemical cycling. Examples of relevant topics described include ocean productivity, carbon cycling, nutrient dynamics, plankton ecology, and related processes, especially where satellite observations and validated models are central to the work.
What types of work are supported (e.g., data analysis, modeling, technology development)?
The solicitation describes support for work spanning theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development and demonstration of new measurement techniques and technologies relevant to future NASA missions; and Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support mission science. It also emphasizes integrated Earth system modeling and applied information systems that translate Earth science research into societal benefit, consistent with NASA's broader Earth science objectives.
Are airborne or suborbital platforms allowed in proposed investigations?
Yes. The ROSES 2010 solicitation explicitly allows investigations connected to aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and emerging commercial reusable rocket efforts when they support NASA science and technology goals. For Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, this would typically be in service of advancing understanding of the ocean processes described, often in connection with satellite observations and validated models.
What are the typical award sizes?
Funding levels are described as varying widely based on scope. Awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large-scale activities (such as developing science hardware or major experimental capabilities).
How much funding is available within a program element?
The announcement states that funds available within each program element can range from under a million to several million dollars. This allows NASA to select anywhere from a few to several dozen awards per element, depending on priorities and proposal quality.
What award mechanisms might NASA use?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism depends on the type of proposing organization and NASA program needs.
How long is the period of performance?
Periods of performance are typically four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
When was ROSES 2010 released?
The ROSES 2010 solicitation was released on February 12, 2010 by NASA Headquarters.
What is the submission approach: a single deadline or a window with multiple due dates?
ROSES 2010 uses a long submission window rather than a single deadline. Due dates vary by appendix and program element, with due dates summarized in the ROSES tables and detailed within the relevant appendices.
When were Notices of Intent (NOIs) requested?
Notices of Intent were requested for most program elements beginning March 15, 2010, with NOI submissions running through February 9, 2011.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due starting April 30, 2010 and continued through April 30, 2011. The specific due date depended on the particular appendix and program element.
Why do some portals show different posted/closing/archive dates than the appendix due dates?
The opportunity was posted May 7, 2010, with an original and current closing date listed as August 13, 2010, and an archive date of September 12, 2010. The solicitation notes that this reflects the way segments of ROSES were also represented in grants portals even though ROSES itself operated across multiple appendix-specific due dates.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad: government, private, for-profit, non-profit, domestic, and foreign entities may propose.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No. The solicitation states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may propose, but participation is governed by NASA's long-standing policy of no exchange of funds, meaning NASA does not send award money to non-U.S. institutions. The solicitation notes that non-U.S. participation is governed by specific instructions in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers and may include additional requirements when a proposal includes U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Is cost sharing required?
No. The solicitation explicitly states that cost sharing is not required.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is entirely electronic. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, with NSPIRES registration required in all cases.
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. The solicitation states that NSPIRES registration is required in all cases. Organizations using Grants.gov also had to register in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
Do investigators and co-investigators need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. All investigators and co-investigators needed NSPIRES registration regardless of whether the organization submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Any advice on timing for registrations and submissions?
NASA strongly encouraged organizations to complete registrations and learn the systems well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute access or authorization issues.
Where are the detailed requirements for Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry listed?
Program details, including Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry requirements and any appendix-specific instructions, were provided in the ROSES appendices, with due dates summarized in the ROSES tables.
Can the solicitation change after release (amendments or new elements)?
Yes. NASA noted that amendments and new elements could be added through February 2011, and it directed proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications and RSS feeds for updates.
Who should be contacted for general ROSES procedural questions or policy clarifications?
The solicitation identifies Dr. Max Bernstein (Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters) as the primary point of contact for general ROSES procedures. Contact: sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879.
Who should be contacted for scientific or programmatic questions about Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry?
The solicitation states that targeted scientific and programmatic questions should be directed to the program officers listed within the relevant appendix for the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry element.
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