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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 Planetary Protection Research" 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 Sep 2, 2011 and posted on Jun 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 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 Planetary Protection Research is a NASA Headquarters grant and cooperative agreement opportunity released under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 umbrella solicitation (NASA Research Announcement NNH11ZDA001N). It is designed to fund basic and applied research and technology work that supports NASA Science Mission Directorate goals, including Planetary Science-focused activities such as planetary protection research. The solicitation is intentionally broad and is meant to cover supporting research and technology across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with the specific topics, requirements, and points of contact laid out in the ROSES appendices for each program element.
The scope of work described for ROSES 2011 includes a wide mix of research and development activities that can support current and future NASA missions. Examples called out include theoretical and modeling studies; analysis of NASA science data; development and execution of investigations using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable suborbital platforms; development of new experiment techniques and mission concepts; maturation of advanced technologies relevant to future missions; and laboratory techniques and analyses related to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial analog samples that help validate mission observations. The solicitation also includes Earth-focused work such as field campaigns, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that turn Earth science research data into societal benefits. Within this broad structure, “Planetary Protection Research†is one of the program elements offered, and proposers are expected to align their proposed work with the goals and instructions of that specific element as defined in the relevant appendix.
The funding model is flexible and varies by program element and the scale of the proposed effort. Typical award sizes range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused tasks like data analysis to over $1 million per year for larger efforts such as building or developing science experiment hardware. NASA noted that funding available within each individual program element could range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total, supporting anywhere from a handful to dozens of selections depending on objectives and proposal quality. Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the organization and the program’s needs. The usual period of performance is about four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer periods up to a maximum of five years.
Key dates for ROSES 2011 begin with the release around February 18, 2011. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most program elements, with NOIs due starting March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012 depending on the element. Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and ran through April 30, 2012, again varying by program element. The specific due dates were published in ROSES Tables 2 and 3 and in the appendices for each element. For the grants.gov listing associated with the Planetary Protection Research entry, the posting shows a later administrative timeline (Posted June 29, 2011; Original Closing Date September 2, 2011; Current Closing Date September 16, 2011; Archive Date October 2, 2011), reflecting the way individual elements sometimes appear and close on grants.gov even when the umbrella ROSES solicitation spans a longer window.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type: domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasized a key policy constraint: NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate if they do so on a “no exchange of funds†basis, meaning they cover their own costs rather than receiving NASA funding, unless special joint-solicitation rules apply. The opportunity references the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed instructions for non-U.S. participation, including cases where U.S. personnel are involved and NASA support is requested.
Submission is electronic and requires advance registration. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational official, and submissions could be made through NSPIRES (NASA’s proposal system) or through grants.gov. Any organization intending to apply needed to be registered in NSPIRES, and those using grants.gov needed to be registered in both systems. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission route, and NASA strongly encouraged applicants to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the deadline to avoid last-minute access or validation issues.
Administrative details for the Planetary Protection Research listing include the funding opportunity number NNH11ZDA001N with a “PPR†tag, the activity category of science and technology and other R&D, CFDA number 43.001 (Science), and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. NASA also highlighted that ROSES amendments and updates could be issued through February 2012, with a dedicated web archive and RSS feed for corrections and clarifications. General solicitation questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), with program-element-specific questions directed to the program officers listed in the appendices for each element.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2011 Planetary Protection Research (NASA)
What is the ROSES 2011 Planetary Protection Research opportunity?
ROSES 2011 Planetary Protection Research is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity offered under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 umbrella solicitation (NASA Research Announcement NNH11ZDA001N). It supports basic and applied research and technology work that aligns with NASA Science Mission Directorate goals, specifically including Planetary Science-focused work under the Planetary Protection Research program element.
Is this a standalone solicitation or part of a larger NASA announcement?
It is part of the larger ROSES 2011 umbrella solicitation (NNH11ZDA001N). ROSES is intentionally broad and includes many program elements across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The specific scope, requirements, and contacts for Planetary Protection Research are provided in the relevant ROSES appendix for that program element.
What kinds of work does ROSES 2011 fund (in general)?
ROSES 2011 covers a wide range of research and development activities that may support current and future NASA missions. Examples described include:
- Theoretical and modeling studies
- Analysis of NASA science data
- Development and execution of investigations using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable suborbital platforms
- Development of new experiment techniques and mission concepts
- Maturation of advanced technologies relevant to future missions
- Laboratory techniques and analyses related to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft
- Laboratory work using terrestrial analog samples to validate mission observations
- Earth-focused activities such as field campaigns, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits
What is the focus of the Planetary Protection Research program element specifically?
Within ROSES 2011, Planetary Protection Research is one of the offered program elements. Proposers are expected to align their work to the goals and instructions defined for that element in the relevant ROSES appendix, which provides the element-specific requirements and points of contact.
How much funding is typically available per award?
Award size varies by program element and by the scale of the proposed effort. NASA described typical award sizes ranging from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused tasks (such as data analysis) to over $1 million per year for larger efforts (such as building or developing science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available for a given ROSES program element?
NASA indicated that funding available within an individual program element could range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total. The number of awards could range from a handful to dozens, depending on program objectives and proposal quality.
What types of awards might NASA issue under ROSES 2011?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the nature of the organization and NASA program needs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The Planetary Protection Research listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the typical period of performance?
The usual period of performance is about four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
When was ROSES 2011 released?
ROSES 2011 was released around February 18, 2011.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs were requested for most program elements. NOI due dates started March 18, 2011 and continued through February 8, 2012, depending on the element. Applicants needed to check the applicable ROSES tables and the program element appendix for the specific NOI requirements and deadlines.
When were proposals due?
Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and ran through April 30, 2012, varying by program element. Specific due dates were published in ROSES Tables 2 and 3 and in the appendices for each program element.
Why do the grants.gov dates look different from the broader ROSES timeline?
The Planetary Protection Research entry on grants.gov shows an administrative timeline that reflects how individual program elements can be posted and closed on grants.gov even while the overall ROSES umbrella solicitation spans a longer window. For this listing, grants.gov shows: Posted June 29, 2011; Original Closing Date September 2, 2011; Current Closing Date September 16, 2011; Archive Date October 2, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is NNH11ZDA001N, with a Planetary Protection Research (PPR) tag referenced for this program element listing.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is science and technology and other research and development (R&D).
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad by organization type. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals. The solicitation states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
NASA emphasized a key policy constraint: NASA generally funds only U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate on a "no exchange of funds" basis (meaning they cover their own costs rather than receiving NASA funds), unless special joint-solicitation rules apply. Detailed instructions for non-U.S. participation are referenced in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers.
If our team includes non-U.S. partners, what should we pay attention to?
The opportunity notes that non-U.S. organizations can participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis and references the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for details, including cases involving U.S. personnel and requests for NASA support. For element-specific expectations, proposers are directed to the relevant ROSES appendix.
How do we submit an application?
Submission is electronic and requires advance registration. Proposals had to be submitted by an authorized organizational official. Submission could be made through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through grants.gov.
Do we need to register in NSPIRES if we submit through grants.gov?
Yes. Organizations intending to apply needed to be registered in NSPIRES, and those using grants.gov needed to be registered in both NSPIRES and grants.gov.
Do principal investigators (PIs) and co-investigators need NSPIRES registration?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal was submitted via NSPIRES or grants.gov.
Who must submit the proposal in the electronic system?
The proposal had to be submitted by an authorized organizational official.
What should applicants do to avoid last-minute submission problems?
NASA strongly encouraged applicants to register and familiarize themselves with NSPIRES and (if applicable) grants.gov well before the deadline to reduce the risk of last-minute access, registration, or validation issues.
Where are the topic-specific requirements for Planetary Protection Research described?
ROSES is structured around appendices. The specific topics, requirements, and points of contact for Planetary Protection Research are described in the appendix for that program element, in addition to the general ROSES solicitation framework.
Can ROSES 2011 be amended after release?
Yes. NASA noted that ROSES amendments and updates could be issued through February 2012, and that a dedicated web archive and RSS feed were available for corrections and clarifications.
Who do we contact for general questions about ROSES 2011?
General solicitation questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate).
Who do we contact for Planetary Protection Research element-specific questions?
Program-element-specific questions were directed to the program officers listed in the appendices for each program element, including the Planetary Protection Research appendix.
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