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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 Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences" 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 Mar 1, 2011 and posted on Mar 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N, TWSC) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released as part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 announcement. It supports basic and applied research and related technology work that advances NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. While this particular listing is labeled for topical workshops, symposia, and conferences, it sits inside the much larger ROSES framework, which funds many kinds of SMD research activities and infrastructure that enable science results, community coordination, and mission-relevant progress.
The solicitation opened around February 18, 2011, with Notices of Intent (NOIs) requested for many program elements beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012. Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and ran through April 30, 2012 (the closing date shown for this opportunity), with an archive date of May 30, 2012. NASA emphasized that due dates vary by program element and are listed in the ROSES tables and appendices, so applicants needed to match their submission timeline to the specific element they were targeting and monitor amendments issued through the ROSES period.
ROSES 2011 broadly invited proposals spanning theory, modeling, and data analysis; airborne and suborbital investigations (including aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, and commercial reusable rockets); development of experimental techniques and mission concepts for future NASA science missions; and advancement of technologies tied to SMD objectives. It also covered laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret NASA observations, plus work to determine atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based and sample-return data. On the Earth science side, it included field campaigns and surface observations supporting NASA missions, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits and usable information products.
Funding levels varied widely depending on scope. NASA described awards ranging from under $100,000 per year for focused efforts like data analysis to more than $1 million per year for large, intensive activities such as development of science experiment hardware. The total funding available differed by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars, enabling NASA to select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on merit, program priorities, and the number of strong submissions received. Typical periods of performance were about four years, with some programs allowing shorter or longer durations up to a maximum of five years.
The opportunity used multiple funding instruments, including grants and cooperative agreements (both explicitly listed for this posting), and in some cases contracts or inter/intra-agency transfers depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity was 43.001 (Science), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility was broad in principle: organizations of many types could submit, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and both domestic and foreign institutions, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA noted an important constraint: in general NASA provides funding only to US institutions, and participation by non-US organizations is typically on a "no exchange of funds" basis. Non-US proposers were directed to specific sections of the NASA NRA guidebook for details, including special cases where an NRA might be jointly issued with a non-US partner (such as certain guest observing opportunities) and cases involving US personnel where NASA support is requested.
Submissions were required electronically. Proposals could be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but every organization planning to apply had to be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations using Grants.gov also needed Grants.gov registration. NASA required that proposals be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and all principal investigators and co-investigators had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway. NASA strongly encouraged applicants to start registrations and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute submission problems.
Administrative details in the posting include a posted/creation date of March 1, 2011, an opportunity category of discretionary, and an activity category of science and technology and other research and development. Applicants were directed to find the full ROSES 2011 text and its appendices, key information summaries, and program officer contacts through NSPIRES and NASA's ROSES archive pages. For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listed point of contact was Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), reachable via sara@nasa.gov and 202-358-0879.
FAQs: ROSES 2011 Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences (NNH11ZDA001N, TWSC)
What is the ROSES 2011 Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences (TWSC) opportunity?
It is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NNH11ZDA001N, TWSC) released as part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 announcement. Although this listing is labeled for topical workshops, symposia, and conferences, it sits inside the larger ROSES 2011 framework that supports many types of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research activities and related infrastructure.
Which NASA organization is behind this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by NASA Headquarters and aligns with the priorities of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
What research areas does ROSES 2011 cover?
ROSES 2011 spans SMD priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. It supports basic and applied research and related technology work that advances NASA SMD objectives.
What types of work are invited under ROSES 2011?
ROSES 2011 broadly invited proposals including theory, modeling, and data analysis; airborne and suborbital investigations (aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, and commercial reusable rockets); development of experimental techniques and mission concepts for future NASA science missions; and technology advancement tied to SMD objectives.
Does ROSES 2011 include laboratory and sample analysis work?
Yes. It included laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret NASA observations, and work to determine atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based and sample-return data.
Does ROSES 2011 include Earth science field work and applied systems?
Yes. On the Earth science side, it included field campaigns and surface observations supporting NASA missions, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits and usable information products.
Is this opportunity only for workshops, symposia, and conferences?
This listing is labeled for topical workshops, symposia, and conferences (TWSC), but the information provided indicates it is part of the much larger ROSES 2011 announcement, which funds many kinds of SMD research activities and enabling infrastructure. Applicants needed to align with the specific ROSES program element they were targeting.
When did the solicitation open?
The solicitation opened around February 18, 2011.
What were the Notice of Intent (NOI) timeframes?
Notices of Intent were requested for many program elements beginning March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012. NOI expectations varied by program element.
What were the proposal due dates for ROSES 2011?
Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and ran through April 30, 2012. NASA emphasized that due dates vary by program element and are listed in the ROSES tables and appendices.
What is the closing date and archive date shown for this opportunity?
The closing date shown is April 30, 2012, and the archive date is May 30, 2012.
Why do the due dates vary, and where were applicants expected to confirm them?
NASA indicated that ROSES due dates vary by program element. Applicants were expected to match their submission timeline to the specific element they were targeting and use the ROSES tables and appendices to confirm the correct due date.
Were applicants expected to monitor changes or amendments during the ROSES period?
Yes. NASA indicated applicants should monitor amendments issued through the ROSES period.
How much funding could an award be?
Funding levels varied widely depending on scope. NASA described awards ranging from under $100,000 per year for focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large, intensive activities (such as development of science experiment hardware).
How much total funding was available?
The total funding available differed by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars. The number of selections could range from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on merit, program priorities, and the number of strong submissions.
How long were typical periods of performance?
Typical periods of performance were about four years, with some programs allowing shorter or longer durations up to a maximum of five years.
What types of funding instruments could be used?
The posting explicitly listed grants and cooperative agreements, and noted that in some cases contracts or inter/intra-agency transfers could be used depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 43.001 (Science).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad in principle. Organizations of many types could submit, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and both domestic and foreign institutions. The opportunity also stated there was no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible for NASA funding under this opportunity?
NASA noted an important constraint: in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically on a "no exchange of funds" basis. Non-U.S. proposers were directed to the NASA NRA guidebook for details and special cases.
Can teams include international partners?
The information provided indicates that foreign institutions could participate, but typically on a "no exchange of funds" basis. Details and any special cases were referenced as being covered in the NASA NRA guidebook.
How were proposals required to be submitted?
Submissions were required electronically. 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. Every organization planning to apply had to be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations using Grants.gov also needed Grants.gov registration.
Who needed to be registered in NSPIRES?
All principal investigators and co-investigators had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal was submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of an organization?
NASA required that proposals be submitted by an authorized organizational representative.
What practical advice did NASA give about registrations and submission systems?
NASA strongly encouraged applicants to start registrations and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute submission problems.
What is the posted/creation date listed for this opportunity?
The posted/creation date listed is March 1, 2011.
What is the opportunity category and activity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary. The activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
Where were applicants directed to find the full ROSES 2011 text and appendices?
Applicants were directed to find the full ROSES 2011 text and its appendices, key information summaries, and program officer contacts through NSPIRES and NASA's ROSES archive pages.
Who is the general point of contact for ROSES policies and procedures?
For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listed point of contact was Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate).
What contact information was provided for the general ROSES point of contact?
The provided contact information was sara@nasa.gov and 202-358-0879.
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