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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 Strategic Astrophysics Technology" 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 Jan 5, 2012 and posted on Jan 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2012. (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 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation, released under Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N. The ROSES 2011 announcement was made available on or about February 18, 2011 through NASA's NSPIRES website, and it invited proposals that support NASA Science Mission Directorate work across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that umbrella, the Strategic Astrophysics Technology area focuses on advancing technologies and mission-enabling capabilities that can strengthen future astrophysics investigations and space missions, aligning technology maturation with the longer-term needs of NASA's astrophysics program.
The scope of work described for ROSES 2011 is intentionally broad and includes both basic and applied research, as well as technology development. The solicitation covers activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development and demonstration of techniques for future missions; concept development for future space missions; and advanced technology development relevant to Science Mission Directorate missions. It also includes work connected to aircraft, balloon, suborbital rocket, and commercial reusable rocket investigations, plus laboratory and analytical efforts tied to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and related terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret mission observations. On the Earth science side of the house, the same ROSES vehicle includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns, integrated Earth system model development, and applied information systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefit. Even though SAT is astrophysics-focused, it sits in this larger ROSES framework that uses a common set of proposal rules, submission systems, and administrative requirements.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the size and ambition of the proposed effort. The announcement notes that some awards may be under $100,000 per year for tightly scoped work such as data analysis, while larger, more resource-intensive projects such as science hardware or substantial technology development can exceed $1 million per year. Available funding is managed by individual ROSES program elements (described in the appendices of the NRA), and those element-specific budgets can range from under $1 million to several million dollars, allowing NASA to select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on priorities and the quality of submissions. Awards can be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice depending on the applicant type and program needs. The typical performance period is four years, with some programs allowing shorter or longer periods up to a five-year maximum.
Key dates are structured around a rolling calendar of program elements. For ROSES 2011, Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012. Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012, with each appendix program element carrying its own specific due date (summarized in Tables 2 and 3 of the NRA). The particular SAT posting metadata also lists an original and current closing date of March 23, 2012, with an archive date of April 22, 2012, reflecting the way individual elements within ROSES can have their own deadlines inside the overall ROSES open period.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type but constrained by NASA funding policy. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit proposals, and there are no stated limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. side typically supports its own costs; special guidance for these cases is referenced in Appendix B and relevant sections of NASA's Guidebook for Proposers. The solicitation is categorized as discretionary and lists CFDA 43.001 (Science), with no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Submission is electronic and routed through NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required either way. Each applying organization must be registered in NSPIRES and must identify authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered there as well, in addition to NSPIRES registration. All principal investigators and co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway. NASA strongly emphasizes early registration and early familiarity with the electronic systems to avoid last-minute submission problems.
Operationally, ROSES 2011 is maintained as a living solicitation during its open period, with new program elements and amendments possible through February 2012. Applicants were encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to NASA's electronic notification services for updates, and NASA also maintained an amendments archive and RSS feed on the NASA science website for clarifications and corrections. Program-specific questions are directed to the program officers listed in each appendix element, while general ROSES policy and procedure questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate) via sara@nasa.gov and the provided telephone contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2011 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT)
1. What is ROSES 2011 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT)?
Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) is a program area within NASA Headquarters Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011. SAT focuses on advancing technologies and mission-enabling capabilities that strengthen future astrophysics investigations and space missions, with technology maturation aligned to longer-term needs of NASA's astrophysics program.
2. What is the overall solicitation that SAT belongs to?
SAT is part of the broader ROSES 2011 solicitation released under Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N. ROSES 2011 covers multiple NASA Science Mission Directorate divisions, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
3. When was the ROSES 2011 solicitation made available?
The ROSES 2011 announcement was made available on or about February 18, 2011 through NASA's NSPIRES website.
4. What kinds of activities does ROSES 2011 support?
ROSES 2011 is intentionally broad and includes both basic and applied research and technology development. Examples described include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development and demonstration of techniques for future missions; concept development for future space missions; and advanced technology development relevant to Science Mission Directorate missions.
5. Does ROSES 2011 include work beyond space-based missions?
Yes. The scope described includes work connected to aircraft, balloon, suborbital rocket, and commercial reusable rocket investigations, as well as laboratory and analytical efforts tied to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and related terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret mission observations.
6. Is SAT only about astrophysics, or does it connect to other ROSES areas?
SAT is astrophysics-focused, but it sits within the larger ROSES framework, which spans multiple science areas and uses common proposal rules, submission systems, and administrative requirements across the solicitation.
7. How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary widely depending on the proposed effort. The announcement notes that some awards may be under $100,000 per year for tightly scoped work (such as data analysis), while larger efforts (such as science hardware or substantial technology development) can exceed $1 million per year.
8. Where does the funding come from within ROSES?
Available funding is managed by individual ROSES program elements, which are described in the appendices of the NASA Research Announcement (NRA). Element-specific budgets can range from under $1 million to several million dollars.
9. How many proposals might NASA fund under ROSES 2011?
The announcement indicates that NASA may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on priorities, available funding within program elements, and the quality of submissions.
10. What types of award instruments can NASA use?
Awards can be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers. The choice of instrument depends on applicant type and program needs.
11. What is the typical project period for ROSES 2011 awards?
The typical performance period is four years. Some programs may allow shorter or longer periods, up to a five-year maximum.
12. Were Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs were requested for most program elements. The NOI schedule began March 18, 2011 and continued through February 8, 2012, depending on the specific appendix element.
13. When were proposals due?
Proposal due dates varied by program element. Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012, with specific dates listed per appendix element (summarized in Tables 2 and 3 of the NRA).
14. Why are there multiple closing dates mentioned for SAT?
ROSES 2011 uses element-specific deadlines within the overall open period. The SAT posting metadata lists an original and current closing date of March 23, 2012, with an archive date of April 22, 2012, reflecting how individual elements can have their own timelines inside the broader ROSES window.
15. Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad by organization type. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, and for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit proposals.
16. Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No limits are stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
17. Will NASA fund non-U.S. organizations?
NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. participant typically supports its own costs.
18. Where is guidance referenced for non-U.S. participation?
Special guidance for these cases is referenced in Appendix B and in relevant sections of NASA's Guidebook for Proposers.
19. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
20. How is this opportunity categorized, and what CFDA number is listed?
The solicitation is categorized as discretionary and lists CFDA 43.001 (Science).
21. How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and routed through NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov. NSPIRES registration is required in either case.
22. Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting via Grants.gov?
Yes. NSPIRES registration is required either way. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
23. Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
Each applying organization must be registered in NSPIRES and must identify authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals. All principal investigators and co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether submission is through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
24. What does NASA recommend regarding registration and submission timing?
NASA strongly emphasizes early registration and early familiarity with the electronic systems to reduce the risk of last-minute submission problems.
25. Can the ROSES 2011 solicitation change during the open period?
Yes. ROSES 2011 is described as a living solicitation during its open period, with new program elements and amendments possible through February 2012.
26. How can applicants stay updated on amendments and clarifications?
Applicants were encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to NASA's electronic notification services for updates. NASA also maintained an amendments archive and an RSS feed on the NASA science website for clarifications and corrections.
27. Who should applicants contact with program-specific questions?
Program-specific questions are directed to the program officers listed in each appendix element.
28. Who should applicants contact for general ROSES policy and procedure questions?
General ROSES policy and procedure questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate) via sara@nasa.gov and the provided telephone contact.
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