Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH11ZDA001N GRAILGSP
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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 Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory Guest Scientist Program" 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 Jul 28, 2011 and posted on Jul 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 12, 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 2011 Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Guest Scientist Program was one element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 announcement (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N, listed as NNH11ZDA001N GRAILGSP). ROSES is NASA's main yearly research solicitation mechanism, and this particular opportunity invited scientists to propose research that would support NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities, spanning Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that umbrella, the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program was aimed at enabling external researchers to participate in and add scientific value to the GRAIL mission data and related lunar gravity and interior investigations, typically through data analysis, modeling, interpretation, and other supporting research activities that help convert mission measurements into publishable science results.
The solicitation was released on February 18, 2011, with Notices of Intent requested beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012, reflecting the rolling, appendix-specific structure ROSES uses across many program elements. Proposal due dates for ROSES 2011 began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012, although this specific listing shows a posted date of July 28, 2011 and an application closing date of October 12, 2011 (with an archive date of November 11, 2011), which is consistent with individual ROSES program elements having their own windows within the overall ROSES cycle. Applicants were expected to track the relevant appendix and tables of due dates in the ROSES NRA and to monitor NSPIRES and the ROSES amendment archive for updates, clarifications, or corrections during the open period.
In terms of what NASA was willing to fund, ROSES 2011 covered a very wide range of science and technology work, including theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of experiment techniques and mission concepts; suborbital investigations (aircraft, balloons, rockets, and similar platforms); development of advanced technologies tied to future missions; laboratory analyses of extraterrestrial and terrestrial samples that support mission observations; work to determine atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret measurements; field campaigns supporting Earth-observing missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits. Funding levels could vary dramatically depending on scope, from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts like data analysis to more than $1 million per year for larger, more complex efforts such as hardware development, with the understanding that each ROSES program element had its own available budget (ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars). NASA noted that typical awards ran about four years, with some programs allowing shorter or longer periods up to a five-year maximum.
Awards under ROSES could be made using several legal instruments depending on the project and the proposing organization: grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary and identified the funding instruments as grants and cooperative agreements. No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 43.001 (Science).
Eligibility was broadly described in ROSES terms: organizations of many types could apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and both domestic and foreign institutions, with no blanket restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasized its standard policy that it generally funds only U.S. institutions; non-U.S. organizations could participate only under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement unless a particular program element included special, joint-sponsorship guidance. Non-U.S. proposers were directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers (especially Appendix B and relevant sections) for detailed rules, including cases where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
All submissions were required to be electronic, and administrative readiness was a major practical requirement. Proposals could be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but in either case the organization needed to be registered in NSPIRES, and Grants.gov submissions also required Grants.gov registration. Registration had to identify authorized organizational representatives permitted to submit proposals, and all principal investigators and co-investigators needed NSPIRES registration regardless of the submission pathway. NASA strongly encouraged prospective applicants to start registrations and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute technical or compliance problems.
For applicants trying to understand the details of what the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program specifically sought, NASA pointed them to the ROSES appendices, where each program element included a "Summary of Key Information" and the relevant program officer contact. General ROSES policy and procedural questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), who was listed as the lead contact for overarching ROSES inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 2011 Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Guest Scientist Program. It appeared as a program element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH11ZDA001N. The specific listing for this element is shown as NNH11ZDA001N GRAILGSP.
How does the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program relate to ROSES 2011?
The GRAIL Guest Scientist Program was one element under ROSES 2011, which is NASA's main yearly research solicitation mechanism. ROSES spans multiple science areas and includes many distinct program elements, each typically described in an appendix with its own key information and due dates.
What was the purpose of the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program?
The program was intended to enable external researchers to participate in and add scientific value to the GRAIL mission by conducting research related to lunar gravity and interior investigations. Typical activities included data analysis, modeling, interpretation, and other supporting research that converts mission measurements into publishable science results.
What NASA priorities or science areas did ROSES 2011 support?
ROSES 2011 invited research supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
When was this solicitation released?
The ROSES 2011 solicitation was released on February 18, 2011.
When were Notices of Intent (NOIs) requested?
Notices of Intent were requested beginning March 18, 2011 and continued through February 8, 2012, consistent with ROSES using a rolling, appendix-specific structure across program elements.
When were proposals due under ROSES 2011?
Proposal due dates for ROSES 2011 began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012. However, individual program elements can have their own windows within that overall cycle.
What dates are shown for this specific GRAIL Guest Scientist listing?
This listing shows a posted date of July 28, 2011, an application closing date of October 12, 2011, and an archive date of November 11, 2011.
Why do ROSES dates appear to vary depending on where you look?
ROSES is structured as a broad announcement with multiple appendices and program elements. Each element may have its own schedule and due dates within the overall ROSES cycle. Applicants were expected to track the relevant appendix and tables of due dates in the ROSES NRA and monitor updates in NSPIRES and the ROSES amendment archive.
Where were applicants expected to look for the most accurate program-element details?
Applicants were directed to the ROSES appendices, where each program element included a "Summary of Key Information" and the relevant program officer contact. Applicants were also expected to monitor NSPIRES and the ROSES amendment archive for updates, clarifications, or corrections.
What types of work could NASA fund under ROSES 2011?
ROSES 2011 covered a wide range of science and technology activities, including theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of experiment techniques and mission concepts; suborbital investigations (aircraft, balloons, rockets, and similar platforms); development of advanced technologies tied to future missions; laboratory analyses of extraterrestrial and terrestrial samples supporting mission observations; determination of atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret measurements; field campaigns supporting Earth-observing missions; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied systems translating Earth science data into societal benefits.
What kinds of activities were typical for the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program specifically?
Based on the description provided, the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program generally focused on research activities such as analysis of GRAIL mission data, modeling and interpretation related to lunar gravity and interior structure, and other supporting investigations aimed at producing publishable science results.
How much funding was available?
Funding levels under ROSES could vary dramatically depending on the scope of work. Examples given ranged from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts like data analysis to more than $1 million per year for larger, complex efforts such as hardware development. NASA also noted that each ROSES program element had its own available budget, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How long were awards expected to last?
NASA noted that typical awards ran about four years. Some programs allowed shorter or longer periods up to a five-year maximum.
What type of award instruments could NASA use under ROSES?
ROSES awards could be made using several legal instruments depending on the project and the proposing organization, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. This opportunity was categorized as discretionary and identified the funding instruments as grants and cooperative agreements.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 43.001 (Science).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly in ROSES terms. Organizations of many types could apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and both domestic and foreign institutions.
Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Non-U.S. organizations could participate only under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement unless a particular program element included special, joint-sponsorship guidance. NASA emphasized its standard policy that it generally funds only U.S. institutions.
Where were non-U.S. proposers directed to find the detailed rules?
Non-U.S. proposers were directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers, especially Appendix B and other relevant sections, including guidance for cases where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
Was there a limit on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No blanket restriction was described on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements in the information provided.
How were proposals required to be submitted?
All submissions were required to be electronic.
What submission systems could applicants use?
Proposals could be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Even when submitting via Grants.gov, the organization still needed to be registered in NSPIRES. In addition, Grants.gov submissions required Grants.gov registration.
Who needed to be registered in NSPIRES?
The organization needed NSPIRES registration identifying authorized organizational representatives permitted to submit proposals. All principal investigators and co-investigators also needed NSPIRES registration regardless of whether the proposal was submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
What practical advice did NASA give about registration and submission?
NASA strongly encouraged applicants to begin registrations and system familiarization early to reduce the risk of last-minute technical or compliance problems.
Who was listed as the general point of contact for ROSES policy and procedural questions?
General ROSES policy and procedural questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), who was listed as the lead contact for overarching ROSES inquiries.
Who should applicants contact about GRAIL Guest Scientist Program specifics?
Applicants were directed to the relevant ROSES appendix for the GRAIL Guest Scientist Program, which would include a "Summary of Key Information" and the program officer contact for that specific element.
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