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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 2011 Astrophysics Theory" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.001 Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 2, 2011 and posted on Mar 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 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:
ROSES 2011 Astrophysics Theory (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N, often listed under the Astrophysics Theory Program/ATP) is part of NASA's annual omnibus solicitation called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011. Released around February 18, 2011 by NASA Headquarters, this NASA Research Announcement (NRA) invited proposals for basic and applied research and technology work that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate across four major areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that umbrella, the Astrophysics Theory opportunity focuses on advancing theoretical, modeling, and interpretive work that strengthens NASA astrophysics science goals and helps extract scientific value from past, current, and future missions and their datasets.
The scope described for ROSES 2011 is broad and includes many kinds of research and supporting activities that can apply to astrophysics theory efforts. Examples of the solicited work include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of techniques and concepts that could enable future missions; advancement of technologies relevant to NASA missions; and other supporting laboratory, observational, or methodological efforts that improve interpretation of space-based measurements. While some ROSES elements fund hardware or experimental development, the astrophysics theory component is typically aligned with developing and applying theoretical frameworks, computational models, and related analyses that explain observations and guide mission science priorities.
The solicitation anticipated a wide range of award sizes depending on the nature and scale of the proposed effort. It notes that awards could be under $100,000 per year for focused work such as targeted data analysis, and could exceed $1 million per year for larger, more extensive activities (more typical of major development efforts). Funding available varies by specific program element, ranging from less than one million to several million dollars, meaning NASA might select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals in a given element depending on priorities and proposal quality. The typical period of performance is about four years, with some programs allowing shorter or longer durations up to a maximum of five years.
ROSES 2011 allowed multiple award mechanisms, reflecting the diversity of applicants and project types. NASA indicated it could issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and program requirements. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary, with funding instruments including grants and cooperative agreements, and it fell under CFDA 43.001 (Science). No cost sharing or matching was required.
Eligibility was intentionally broad in terms of organization types: government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and domestic and foreign organizations could submit proposals, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, NASA generally funds U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is governed by NASA's policy of "no exchange of funds," meaning foreign institutions typically participate without receiving NASA funding directly. The notice also points proposers to NASA's NRA Guidebook for detailed rules, including special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested, or where an NRA is jointly issued with a non-U.S. partner for specific programs.
The timeline for ROSES 2011 ran over an extended window because individual program elements had their own due dates within the overall solicitation. For ROSES 2011, Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most elements beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012, while full proposals were due starting April 29, 2011 and continuing through April 30, 2012. In the specific Grants.gov listing snapshot included in the source text, the posting date is March 2, 2011 and an "original/current closing date" of June 3, 2011 is shown, which typically reflects a particular element or a specific Grants.gov window rather than the entire ROSES year-long set of deadlines. Applicants were directed to consult the ROSES appendices and the deadline tables (Tables 2 and 3) for the exact due dates applicable to their chosen program element.
Submission was electronic and required organizational and investigator registration. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, using either NASA's NSPIRES system (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or Grants.gov. Any organization intending to submit had to be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations using Grants.gov needed to be registered in both systems. All principal investigators and co-investigators also needed NSPIRES registration regardless of the submission route. NASA strongly encouraged proposers to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute administrative issues.
Applicants were advised to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page for updates and amendments through February 2012, and NASA maintained a separate web archive (including an RSS feed) for amendments, clarifications, and corrections related to ROSES 2011. Program-specific questions were directed to the relevant program officers listed in the appendices for each program element, while general policy and procedure questions for ROSES could be directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email sara@nasa.gov, phone 202-358-0879).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2011 Astrophysics Theory (ATP) (NNH11ZDA001N)
What is ROSES 2011 Astrophysics Theory (ATP)?
ROSES 2011 Astrophysics Theory (often listed as the Astrophysics Theory Program, or ATP) is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) within NASA's annual omnibus solicitation called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011. It supports theoretical, modeling, and interpretive work that advances NASA astrophysics science goals and helps extract scientific value from past, current, and future NASA missions and their datasets.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH11ZDA001N.
Which NASA organization released this solicitation?
ROSES 2011 was released by NASA Headquarters, and it is associated with NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
When was ROSES 2011 released?
The ROSES 2011 solicitation was released around February 18, 2011.
What major science areas does ROSES 2011 cover?
ROSES 2011 spans four major areas: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
What kinds of work are encouraged under the Astrophysics Theory focus?
The Astrophysics Theory focus emphasizes theoretical frameworks, computational models, and interpretive analyses that explain observations and guide mission science priorities. It is intended to strengthen NASA astrophysics science goals and improve the scientific return from NASA missions and their datasets.
What are examples of activities that ROSES 2011 solicits that could apply to astrophysics theory efforts?
Examples described for ROSES 2011 (broadly) include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of techniques and concepts that could enable future missions; advancement of technologies relevant to NASA missions; and supporting laboratory, observational, or methodological efforts that improve interpretation of space-based measurements.
Does this opportunity fund hardware or experimental development?
Some ROSES elements can fund hardware or experimental development, but the astrophysics theory component is typically aligned with developing and applying theoretical frameworks, computational models, and related analyses rather than hardware build efforts.
How much funding is available per award?
Award sizes were anticipated to vary widely depending on the nature and scale of the work. The solicitation notes that awards could be under $100,000 per year for focused efforts (such as targeted data analysis) and could exceed $1 million per year for larger, more extensive activities (more typical of major development efforts).
How many proposals might NASA select?
Funding availability varies by program element (from less than one million to several million dollars). As a result, NASA might select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals in a given element, depending on priorities and proposal quality.
What is the typical project duration (period of performance)?
The typical period of performance is about four years. Some programs allow shorter or longer durations up to a maximum of five years.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
NASA indicated it could issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and program requirements.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What funding instruments are specifically noted for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists funding instruments including grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad: government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and domestic and foreign organizations may submit proposals.
Are there limits on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements is described in the provided information.
Can non-U.S. (foreign) organizations participate?
Yes, foreign organizations can submit proposals, but NASA's policy of "no exchange of funds" generally applies. This means foreign institutions typically participate without receiving NASA funding directly.
How does NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy affect foreign participation?
Under the "no exchange of funds" policy, a non-U.S. institution generally would not receive NASA funds directly. The notice also points to the NASA NRA Guidebook for details and special cases (for example, situations involving U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested, or where an NRA is jointly issued with a non-U.S. partner for specific programs).
What is the overall timeline for ROSES 2011?
ROSES 2011 ran over an extended window because individual program elements had their own due dates within the overall solicitation.
When were Notices of Intent (NOIs) requested?
For most elements, NOIs were requested beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012.
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due starting April 29, 2011 and continuing through April 30, 2012, depending on the specific program element.
Why might I see a June 3, 2011 closing date on Grants.gov?
The Grants.gov listing snapshot referenced shows a posting date of March 2, 2011 and an original/current closing date of June 3, 2011. This typically reflects a particular program element or a specific Grants.gov window rather than the entire year-long set of ROSES deadlines.
Where do I find the exact due date for my program element?
Applicants were directed to consult the ROSES appendices and the deadline tables (Tables 2 and 3) for the exact due dates applicable to the chosen program element.
How do I submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative using either NASA's NSPIRES system or Grants.gov.
What is NSPIRES?
NSPIRES is NASA's Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System, used for proposal submission and related registrations.
Do organizations need to register before submitting?
Yes. Any organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization needs to be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
Do principal investigators (PIs) and co-investigators (Co-Is) need to register?
Yes. All PIs and Co-Is need NSPIRES registration regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who must submit the proposal in the submission system?
An authorized organizational representative must submit the proposal.
What should applicants do to avoid last-minute submission issues?
NASA strongly encouraged proposers to register and become familiar with NSPIRES and (if used) Grants.gov well ahead of the deadline to avoid administrative problems close to submission time.
How can I stay updated on amendments or clarifications to ROSES 2011?
Applicants were advised to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page for updates and amendments through February 2012. NASA also maintained a separate web archive (including an RSS feed) for amendments, clarifications, and corrections related to ROSES 2011.
Who should I contact with program-specific questions?
Program-specific questions were directed to the relevant program officers listed in the appendices for each program element.
Who should I contact with general ROSES policy or procedure questions?
General policy and procedure questions could be directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov, phone: 202-358-0879).
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