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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 Physical Oceanography" 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 Jun 30, 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 Physical Oceanography is part of NASA Headquarters' broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation, issued under Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N. The announcement supports basic and applied research and technology development across NASA's Science Mission Directorate programs, including Earth Science, with Physical Oceanography included as one of the relevant program elements described in the ROSES appendices. The overall purpose is to fund work that advances scientific understanding and/or builds capabilities that enable NASA missions and the use of NASA science data, spanning activities from fundamental theory and modeling through applied systems that translate Earth science results into societal benefits.
The solicitation is intentionally wide in scope. It invites proposals for activities such as theory development, numerical modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; the creation and maturation of experimental techniques suitable for future space missions; concepts and early formulation work for future Science Mission Directorate missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to those missions. It also covers laboratory methods and analyses for samples, including returned extraterrestrial samples as well as terrestrial samples that support or validate observations from NASA Earth system science missions. In addition, it highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA science missions, integrated Earth system model development, and the creation of applied information systems that help convert Earth science research data into usable products for decision-making and other societal needs. In the Physical Oceanography context, this broad framework generally translates into research that improves understanding of ocean dynamics and variability and strengthens the observing, modeling, and data-analysis tools that connect ocean processes to the Earth system and NASA's observational assets.
Funding levels and award sizes vary substantially by program element and the type of work proposed. The announcement notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for focused efforts such as limited data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger, more extensive activities such as development of science experiment hardware. For each program element, NASA expects the available funding to range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means the number of selections could vary from a small handful to several dozen depending on the element's objectives and the quality and volume of submissions. Awards may be made using several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument chosen based on the proposing organization and the requirements of the specific program element. The typical performance period is four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer periods up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit proposals, and there are no stated restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA generally funds US institutions, and participation by non-US organizations is governed by NASA's policy of "no exchange of funds," meaning non-US partners are expected to participate without receiving NASA funding. The announcement points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for specific rules affecting non-US organizations, including cases where a non-US proposal involves US personnel for whom NASA support is requested, and notes that some solicitations may be jointly issued with non-US organizations and include additional guidelines.
Key dates are structured around a long open window with multiple program-element deadlines. The ROSES 2011 NRA was released on or about February 18, 2011. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most program elements, with NOI due dates beginning March 18, 2011 and running through February 8, 2012. Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012, reflecting that different appendices and program elements within ROSES have their own schedules. The Grants.gov listing also shows an original and current closing date of June 30, 2011 and an archive date of July 30, 2011, but the narrative of the ROSES solicitation emphasizes that many program elements remained open with staggered deadlines through April 2012. Applicants were expected to consult the ROSES tables and the relevant appendix for the specific Physical Oceanography due date and requirements.
Submission is electronic and tied to NASA's NSPIRES system. Proposals had to be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official, using either NSPIRES or Grants.gov, but in all cases the organization needed to be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov also needed Grants.gov registration, and the registrations had to identify the authorized organizational representative(s) responsible for submission. All principal investigators and other participants such as co-investigators had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal was used. The announcement strongly encourages organizations and teams to complete registrations early and to become familiar with the submission system well before the relevant due date, since incomplete registrations can block on-time submission.
The practical way to navigate ROSES 2011 was to use the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES, follow the solicitation to the relevant appendix for the targeted program element (here, Physical Oceanography), and then track amendments and clarifications as they were posted. NASA advised proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to the electronic notification system for updates through February 2012, when the next ROSES was planned. An archive and RSS feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections was also provided via NASA's SARA (Science and Research Activities) webpages. For questions, program-element-specific contacts were listed in each appendix, while general solicitation policy and procedure questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email sara@nasa.gov, phone 202-358-0879).
FAQs: NASA ROSES 2011 - Physical Oceanography (NNH11ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Physical Oceanography program element within NASA Headquarters' Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation. ROSES 2011 was issued under Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N and supports research and technology development across NASA's Science Mission Directorate programs, including Earth Science.
What is the purpose of ROSES 2011 in the Physical Oceanography area?
The purpose is to fund work that advances scientific understanding and/or builds capabilities that enable NASA missions and the use of NASA science data. In Physical Oceanography, that broad purpose generally translates into research that improves understanding of ocean dynamics and variability, and strengthens the observing, modeling, and data-analysis tools that connect ocean processes to the Earth system and NASA's observational assets.
Is the solicitation narrow or broad in scope?
The solicitation is intentionally wide in scope. It invites a broad range of basic and applied research and technology development activities, with specific requirements and emphasis varying by program element and appendix.
What types of activities does ROSES 2011 invite (in general)?
ROSES 2011 invites activities such as theory development, numerical modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; creation and maturation of experimental techniques suitable for future space missions; concepts and early formulation work for future Science Mission Directorate missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to those missions.
Does ROSES 2011 support laboratory work or sample analysis?
Yes. It covers laboratory methods and analyses for samples, including returned extraterrestrial samples as well as terrestrial samples that support or validate observations from NASA Earth system science missions.
Does ROSES 2011 support field campaigns or Earth surface observations?
Yes. It highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA science missions.
Does ROSES 2011 include applied systems or decision-support products?
Yes. It includes creation of applied information systems that help convert Earth science research data into usable products for decision-making and other societal needs.
How does this relate specifically to Physical Oceanography?
Within the Physical Oceanography context, the broad ROSES framework generally translates into research focused on ocean dynamics and variability and on improving observing systems, modeling approaches, and NASA data-analysis methods that link ocean processes to the broader Earth system and to NASA observational capabilities.
How much funding is available per award?
Award sizes can vary substantially depending on the program element and type of work proposed. The solicitation notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for focused efforts (such as limited data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for larger, more extensive activities (such as development of science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is expected for a program element?
For each program element, NASA expects available funding to range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This affects how many proposals may be selected for that element.
How many awards might be made?
The number of selections can vary from a small handful to several dozen, depending on a specific element's objectives and the quality and volume of proposals submitted.
What funding mechanisms might NASA use?
Awards may be made using several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the proposing organization and the requirements of the specific program element.
How long is the typical project period?
The typical performance period is four years.
Are shorter or longer project periods allowed?
Some program elements allow shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit proposals.
Are there restrictions on how many proposals an organization can submit?
No restrictions are stated on the number of proposals.
Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. The solicitation states there are no stated restrictions on teaming arrangements.
Does NASA fund non-US organizations?
NASA generally funds US institutions. Participation by non-US organizations is governed by NASA's policy of "no exchange of funds," meaning non-US partners are expected to participate without receiving NASA funding.
Where can non-US organizations find the rules that apply to them?
The solicitation points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for specific rules affecting non-US organizations, including situations where a non-US proposal involves US personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Can there be joint solicitations with non-US organizations?
Yes. The solicitation notes that some solicitations may be jointly issued with non-US organizations and may include additional guidelines.
When was ROSES 2011 released?
The ROSES 2011 NRA was released on or about February 18, 2011.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs were requested for most program elements. The specific requirement depends on the targeted element/appendix.
What were the NOI due date windows?
NOI due dates began March 18, 2011 and ran through February 8, 2012, depending on the program element.
What were the proposal due date windows?
Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012, reflecting staggered schedules across appendices and program elements.
Why do the Grants.gov closing and archive dates look different from the ROSES appendix deadlines?
The Grants.gov listing shows an original and current closing date of June 30, 2011 and an archive date of July 30, 2011, but the ROSES solicitation narrative emphasizes that many program elements remained open with staggered deadlines through April 2012. Applicants were expected to consult the ROSES tables and the relevant appendix for the specific due date and requirements.
How do applicants find the specific due date for Physical Oceanography?
Applicants were expected to consult the ROSES tables and the relevant appendix for the Physical Oceanography program element to confirm the applicable due date and any element-specific requirements.
How are proposals submitted?
Submission is electronic and tied to NASA's NSPIRES system. Proposals had to be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official using either NSPIRES or Grants.gov, but in all cases the organization needed to be registered in NSPIRES.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Organizations needed to be registered in NSPIRES in all cases. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov also needed Grants.gov registration.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal was submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of the organization?
Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational official. The relevant registrations had to identify the authorized organizational representative(s) responsible for submission.
What is the main submission risk applicants should plan for?
NASA strongly encouraged organizations and teams to complete registrations early and become familiar with the submission system well before the due date, since incomplete registrations can block on-time submission.
What is the recommended way to navigate ROSES 2011 and find the right appendix?
The practical approach described was to use the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES, follow the solicitation to the relevant appendix for the targeted program element (here, Physical Oceanography), and track amendments and clarifications as they were posted.
How do applicants keep up with amendments, clarifications, and corrections?
NASA advised proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to the electronic notification system for updates. An archive and RSS feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections was also provided via NASA's SARA (Science and Research Activities) webpages.
Who should applicants contact with questions?
Program-element-specific contacts were listed in each appendix. For general solicitation policy and procedure questions, NASA directed inquiries to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov, phone: 202-358-0879).
Is this opportunity tied to NASA's Science Mission Directorate?
Yes. The solicitation supports basic and applied research and technology development across NASA's Science Mission Directorate programs, including Earth Science.
What kinds of platforms and flight opportunities are mentioned as eligible for investigations?
The solicitation mentions investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets.
Does ROSES 2011 include work that helps future NASA missions?
Yes. It includes development and maturation of experimental techniques suitable for future space missions, early formulation work for future missions, and development of advanced technologies relevant to those missions.
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