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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 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers" 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 Apr 28, 2011 and posted on Apr 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 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 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N) is part of NASA Headquarters' annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation. Released around February 18, 2011, this NASA Research Announcement (NRA) invites proposals that support a wide span of basic and applied research and technology development aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities. The opportunity is broad by design and ties to NASA research programs in Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with specific competitions and requirements laid out in the solicitation appendices and associated tables of due dates.
The solicitation covers many kinds of work across space and Earth sciences, ranging from theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data to field and airborne campaigns and suborbital investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, sounding rockets, and commercial reusable rockets. It also includes development of new experimental techniques for future missions, early mission concept development, and advanced technology work relevant to future Science Mission Directorate missions. In addition, ROSES 2011 supports laboratory and analytical studies of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial sample analyses that help validate or interpret mission observations. Earth system topics are also emphasized through support for Earth surface observations, integrated Earth system model development, and applied research systems that translate Earth science data into practical societal uses and information systems.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the scope of the proposed work and the specific program element. The announcement notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts like focused data analysis, and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large, resource-intensive activities such as developing science experiment hardware. For each program element within ROSES, the total amount available can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which typically results in anywhere from a few selections to several dozen selections depending on program goals and the number of high-quality proposals received. Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the proposing organization and the needs of the specific program. The typical period of performance is four years, although some elements may be shorter or longer, with an overall maximum of five years.
Eligibility is intentionally broad at the organizational level. NASA allows proposals from organizations of every type, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and non-profit organizations, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals submitted or on teaming arrangements. However, NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is normally handled under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning international partners participate without NASA transferring funds to the non-U.S. entity. The solicitation points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for the detailed rules that apply to non-U.S. organizations, including special cases where a proposal from a non-U.S. organization involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested, or where NASA issues a joint NRA with a non-U.S. partner agency for certain programs (for example, some guest observing opportunities).
The timeline is spread across multiple program elements rather than a single deadline. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose are requested for most elements, with NOI due dates running from March 18, 2011 through February 8, 2012. Proposal due dates begin April 29, 2011 and continue on a rolling schedule through April 30, 2012, depending on the specific appendix/program element. The version posted on Grants.gov lists an original and current closing date of May 27, 2011 for the specific early career fellowship entry, while the overall ROSES 2011 umbrella includes many separate competitions extending into 2012; applicants are directed to the appendices and the due-date tables in the NRA for the authoritative element-by-element schedule.
Submission is electronic and requires advance registration. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization, and NASA accepts submissions through NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov. Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES; organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of the submission pathway. NASA explicitly advises teams to begin registration and system familiarization well before the relevant due date to avoid administrative delays.
Finally, NASA emphasizes that ROSES is dynamic during its open period, with amendments and additional program elements potentially released through February 2012. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and/or subscribe to its notifications, and to consult the ROSES 2011 web archive for updates, clarifications, and corrections. Program-specific questions are routed to the program officers listed within each appendix's summary of key information, while general questions about ROSES policies and procedures are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2011 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers (NNH11ZDA001N)
What is ROSES 2011 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers (NNH11ZDA001N)?
It is an entry within NASA Headquarters' annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 omnibus NASA Research Announcement (NRA). It invites proposals that support basic and applied research and technology development aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities.
Which NASA office and broader solicitation is this opportunity part of?
This opportunity is part of NASA Headquarters' ROSES 2011 omnibus solicitation managed under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
When was the ROSES 2011 solicitation released?
ROSES 2011 was released around February 18, 2011.
What science areas does ROSES 2011 cover?
ROSES 2011 spans NASA research programs in Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Specific competitions, requirements, and schedules are defined in the solicitation appendices and associated due-date tables.
What kinds of projects and activities can be proposed?
The solicitation is broad and includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; field and airborne campaigns; and suborbital investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, sounding rockets, and commercial reusable rockets. It also includes development of new experimental techniques for future missions, early mission concept development, and advanced technology work relevant to future SMD missions.
Does ROSES 2011 support laboratory work and sample analysis?
Yes. It supports laboratory and analytical studies of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial sample analyses that help validate or interpret mission observations.
Does ROSES 2011 include Earth system and applied Earth science topics?
Yes. Earth system topics include support for Earth surface observations, integrated Earth system model development, and applied research systems that translate Earth science data into practical societal uses and information systems.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding varies widely by program element and scope. The announcement notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts (such as focused data analysis) and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large, resource-intensive activities (such as developing science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available within each program element?
For each program element within ROSES, the total amount available may range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards might be made?
This varies by program element and depends on program goals and the number of high-quality proposals received. The solicitation indicates that this can result in anywhere from a few selections to several dozen selections.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the needs of the specific program.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may be shorter or longer, with an overall maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Organizational eligibility is broad. NASA allows proposals from organizations of every type, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No stated restrictions are described on the number of proposals submitted or on teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Participation by non-U.S. organizations is normally handled under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning international partners participate without NASA transferring funds to the non-U.S. entity.
Where are the detailed rules for non-U.S. organizations described?
The solicitation directs proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules that apply to non-U.S. organizations, including special cases (such as proposals involving U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested) and cases where NASA issues a joint NRA with a non-U.S. partner agency for certain programs (for example, some guest observing opportunities).
Is there a single deadline for ROSES 2011?
No. The timeline is spread across multiple program elements rather than a single deadline. Applicants must use the relevant appendix and the ROSES due-date tables for the authoritative schedule for their specific element.
When are Notices of Intent (NOIs) due?
NOIs are requested for most elements, with NOI due dates running from March 18, 2011 through February 8, 2012, depending on the program element.
When are full proposals due?
Proposal due dates begin April 29, 2011 and continue through April 30, 2012 on an element-by-element schedule.
What is the closing date shown on Grants.gov for the early career fellowship entry?
The version posted on Grants.gov lists an original and current closing date of May 27, 2011 for the specific early career fellowship entry. However, the overall ROSES 2011 umbrella includes many separate competitions extending into 2012, so applicants are directed to the appendices and due-date tables for the authoritative schedule.
How do proposals have to be submitted?
Submission is electronic. NASA accepts submissions through NSPIRES (the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov.
Who must submit the proposal?
Proposals must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
Is advance registration required?
Yes. Any organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
What is required for NSPIRES registration at the organization level?
NSPIRES registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit proposals.
How early should teams start registrations and learn the systems?
NASA explicitly advises teams to begin registration and system familiarization well before the relevant due date to avoid administrative delays.
Can the ROSES 2011 solicitation change after it opens?
Yes. NASA emphasizes that ROSES is dynamic during its open period, with amendments and additional program elements potentially released through February 2012.
How can applicants keep track of amendments and updates?
Applicants are encouraged to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and/or subscribe to its notifications, and to consult the ROSES 2011 web archive for updates, clarifications, and corrections.
Who should applicants contact with program-specific questions?
Program-specific questions are routed to the program officers listed within each appendix's summary of key information.
Who should applicants contact with general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
General questions about ROSES policies and procedures are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
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