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FAQs: ROSES 2010 Science Definition Team for the CLARREO Mission (NASA)

1) What is this funding opportunity?

This opportunity is the ROSES 2010 Science Definition Team for the CLARREO Mission, offered as a specific program element under NASA's broader ROSES 2010 umbrella solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NNH10ZDA001N). Even though the listing highlights CLARREO in the title, proposals are expected to follow the general ROSES 2010 rules and processes and then align to the CLARREO-related guidance found in the relevant ROSES appendices.

2) How does CLARREO fit within ROSES 2010?

The CLARREO science definition activity is positioned as one part of ROSES 2010, NASA's annual mechanism for requesting proposals across a wide range of Space and Earth science research areas. Applicants should treat CLARREO as a ROSES program element: comply with ROSES-wide policies (eligibility, submission, schedules, and systems) and use the CLARREO-specific appendix guidance for the technical and programmatic requirements of that element.

3) What kinds of work does ROSES 2010 support (as context for CLARREO)?

ROSES 2010 is designed to fund basic and applied research and technology that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The described scope includes (but is not limited to): theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; development and use of aircraft, balloon, suborbital rocket, and related investigation platforms; development of experiment techniques and instrumentation concepts for future missions; advanced technologies relevant to SMD missions; laboratory techniques and analyses for returned extraterrestrial samples and terrestrial samples used to validate Earth-observing mission data; determination of atomic and composition parameters needed to interpret observations; Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting SMD missions; integrated Earth system model development; and applied systems that translate Earth science results into societal or decision-support uses.

4) Which NASA science areas are covered under ROSES 2010?

The overall ROSES 2010 scope is broad and spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The CLARREO-related activity sits within this broader ROSES portfolio.

5) What are the key dates for ROSES 2010 overall?

ROSES 2010 was released on or around February 12, 2010. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for many program elements beginning March 15, 2010 and continuing through February 9, 2011. Proposal due dates started April 30, 2010 and extended through April 30, 2011, depending on the specific ROSES program element.

6) What are the key dates shown for the CLARREO-related listing entry?

For the CLARREO posting details described in the source information, the entry was posted April 20, 2010. The original and current closing date is July 1, 2010. The archive date is July 31, 2010.

7) Are ROSES dates and requirements fixed, or can they change?

NASA notes that updates, corrections, clarifications, and additional program elements can be issued through the ROSES cycle. Applicants are expected to monitor the ROSES amendment process via NSPIRES and an RSS feed archive referenced by NASA for amendments.

8) Where do applicants find CLARREO-specific requirements?

Applicants are directed to the relevant ROSES appendix section for the CLARREO science definition team program element. That appendix guidance is where element-specific instructions and expectations are described, alongside the broader ROSES-wide rules.

9) What funding amounts are typical under ROSES 2010?

NASA describes a wide range rather than a single fixed amount. Awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrow or focused efforts (such as data analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for larger efforts (such as developing science experiment hardware). The amount available varies by program element and can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.

10) How many awards might NASA make?

The solicitation indicates NASA may select anywhere from a handful to dozens of proposals, depending on the program element's available funding and NASA's selections based on merit, relevance, and program objectives.

11) How long is the typical period of performance?

The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements may allow shorter or longer durations, up to a five-year maximum.

12) What types of awards might be issued?

NASA may issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers. The specific mechanism can depend on the proposing organization type and the needs of the relevant ROSES program element.

13) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The source information explicitly notes there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

14) Who is eligible to submit proposals?

Organizational eligibility is described as broadly open: organizations of every type may submit proposals, including government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign organizations.

15) Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?

No limits are described in the provided information. The solicitation states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.

16) Can non-US organizations participate?

Yes, but with an important funding constraint. NASA generally provides funding only to US institutions. Non-US organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-US side typically covers its own costs rather than receiving NASA funds.

17) Where are the detailed rules for non-US participation described?

The opportunity points proposers to the NASA NRA Guidebook for details. It also notes there are special instructions for cases where a non-US organization proposes work involving US personnel for whom NASA support is requested.

18) How do applicants submit a proposal?

Submission is electronic. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization using either NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or Grants.gov.

19) Do applicants need to register in NSPIRES even if they use Grants.gov?

Yes. Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.

20) Who must be registered in NSPIRES?

All principal investigators and other participants such as co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether the proposal is submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.

21) What is an authorized organizational representative, and why does it matter here?

NASA specifies that proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Registration must identify authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals on the organization's behalf.

22) Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?

NASA emphasizes that applicants should access NSPIRES and (if used) Grants.gov early to avoid last-minute issues, because registration and account setup can take time and require specific information to be entered correctly.

23) Where should applicants look for the full solicitation and updates?

The main entry point is NSPIRES at https://nspires.nasaprs.com/, where applicants can locate open solicitations and monitor amendments issued through the ROSES cycle.

24) Who should be contacted for questions about ROSES policies and procedures?

For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listing points to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate). Email: sara@nasa.gov. Phone: 202-358-0879.

25) Who should be contacted for CLARREO program-element specifics?

For program-element specifics (including CLARREO science definition team details), applicants are directed to the relevant ROSES appendix section and the program officers listed in the ROSES document for that element.