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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 2011Living With a Star Targeted Research and Technology NASA/NSF Partnership For Collaborative Space Weather Modeling" 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 Nov 22, 2011 and posted on Nov 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 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:
This funding opportunity is part of NASA's larger ROSES 2011 solicitation (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2011), issued under the NASA Research Announcement number NNH11ZDA001N. Within ROSES, the specific program highlighted here is titled "Living With a Star Targeted Research and Technology: NASA/NSF Partnership for Collaborative Space Weather Modeling" (often abbreviated in the listing as LWSCSW). In practical terms, it is a competitive federal research call aimed at advancing space weather science and modeling through coordinated efforts that align NASA's Living With a Star (LWS) heliophysics goals with complementary National Science Foundation interests in modeling and fundamental research.
The solicitation was released on February 18, 2011, with proposal activity spread across a long window typical of ROSES. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most program elements beginning March 18, 2011, with NOIs accepted through February 8, 2012. Proposal due dates varied by program element but generally began April 29, 2011 and ran through April 30, 2012, reflecting ROSES' structure as an umbrella announcement with multiple appendices and staggered deadlines. The Grants.gov listing for this particular opportunity shows posting and creation dates of November 22, 2011, with a listed closing date of March 15, 2012 and an archive date of April 14, 2012, which is consistent with ROSES being amended and re-posted for individual elements and tracking purposes across systems.
Scientifically, ROSES 2011 broadly solicited basic and applied research and technology across NASA's Science Mission Directorate programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The scope explicitly included theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; suborbital and airborne investigations (aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, and commercial reusable suborbital platforms); development of experimental techniques and mission concepts; advanced technologies relevant to future missions; laboratory analysis supporting spacecraft-returned samples and Earth science observations; determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space and sample data; Earth surface observations and field campaigns; development of integrated Earth system models; and development of applied information systems that translate research results and data into societal benefit. The LWS targeted research and technology component fits into this larger structure by focusing on space weather modeling, which typically spans the chain from solar drivers to heliospheric propagation and geospace impacts, with an emphasis on collaborative model development, validation, and application.
Funding levels and award structures were intentionally flexible to match the range of work being solicited. Typical budgets could be under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts like focused data analysis, while large, complex activities (such as development of hardware or extensive technology development) could exceed $1 million per year. The total funds available depended on the specific program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, allowing NASA to select from a handful to dozens of meritorious proposals depending on program priorities and proposal pressure. The usual performance period for awards was about four years, with some program elements allowing shorter or longer periods up to a maximum of five years.
Awards under ROSES could be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice depending on the proposing organization and the specific nature of the work. The Grants.gov entry lists eligible funding instruments as grants and cooperative agreements, and the activity category as science and technology and other research and development. The relevant CFDA number provided is 43.001 (NASA Science). Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Eligibility was broad in the sense that organizations of many types could apply: government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit, and domestic or foreign institutions, with no stated restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements. At the same time, the funding rules followed standard NASA policy: in general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations could participate, but typically only under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement, meaning they would be responsible for supporting their own participation financially. The announcement also points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, including special instructions for non-U.S. proposals that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
Operationally, the call emphasized electronic submission and the administrative requirements needed to avoid last-minute problems. Proposals had to be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative, using either NASA's NSPIRES system or Grants.gov. Any organization intending to submit was required to be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting through Grants.gov also had to be registered in Grants.gov. Principal investigators and all other proposal participants (such as co-investigators) had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal was used. Applicants were urged to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well in advance of deadlines because incomplete registrations or missing authorized representative credentials can prevent successful submission.
Because ROSES is organized through detailed appendices, the announcement directed proposers to those appendices for the exact requirements, evaluation expectations, and program officer contacts for each program element. It also pointed to ROSES tables listing due dates and encouraged applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to updates for amendments, clarifications, and newly added program elements through February 2012, when a subsequent ROSES release was anticipated. An archive and RSS feed for ROSES 2011 amendments and corrections was provided through NASA's science researcher portal. For general policy and procedure questions, the announcement listed Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate) as the point of contact via the SARA mailbox and a headquarters telephone number.
In short, this opportunity used the ROSES 2011 framework to invite competitively reviewed proposals, including the LWS NASA/NSF collaborative space weather modeling element, supporting a wide range of space and Earth science research and technology. It offered multi-year funding with instrument flexibility, required electronic submission and NSPIRES registration, allowed participation from many organization types (with NASA funding generally limited to U.S. institutions), and operated on a rolling set of deadlines and amendments typical of the ROSES umbrella solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is part of NASA's ROSES 2011 (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2011) solicitation, issued under NASA Research Announcement (NRA) number NNH11ZDA001N. The specific program element highlighted here is "Living With a Star Targeted Research and Technology: NASA/NSF Partnership for Collaborative Space Weather Modeling" (often abbreviated as LWSCSW).
2) What is the purpose of the LWSCSW program element?
The LWSCSW element is a competitive federal research call focused on advancing space weather science and modeling. It emphasizes coordinated, collaborative model development, validation, and application that aligns with NASA's Living With a Star (LWS) heliophysics goals and complementary National Science Foundation (NSF) interests in modeling and fundamental research.
3) How does LWSCSW relate to ROSES 2011 overall?
ROSES 2011 is an umbrella solicitation that spans multiple NASA Science Mission Directorate research areas (Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics) and is organized into multiple program elements described in appendices. LWSCSW is one of those program elements, and it fits within ROSES by targeting space weather modeling within heliophysics.
4) When was the solicitation released?
ROSES 2011 was released on February 18, 2011.
5) What were the key dates for Notices of Intent (NOIs)?
For most ROSES 2011 program elements, NOIs were requested beginning March 18, 2011, and NOIs were accepted through February 8, 2012.
6) When were proposals due?
Proposal due dates varied by program element under ROSES. In general, due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012, reflecting ROSES' staggered deadlines across appendices.
7) What dates were listed in the Grants.gov posting for this specific opportunity?
The Grants.gov listing shows posting and creation dates of November 22, 2011, a listed closing date of March 15, 2012, and an archive date of April 14, 2012.
8) Why do ROSES opportunities have multiple dates and a long submission window?
ROSES is structured as an umbrella announcement with multiple appendices and program elements, which can have different due dates and may be amended or re-posted for tracking purposes. Applicants are expected to follow the appendix and ROSES tables that apply to their specific program element.
9) What kinds of research and technology does ROSES 2011 support?
ROSES 2011 broadly solicits basic and applied research and technology, including (as described in the announcement): theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; suborbital and airborne investigations (aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, and commercial reusable suborbital platforms); development of experimental techniques and mission concepts; advanced technologies relevant to future missions; laboratory analysis supporting spacecraft-returned samples and Earth science observations; determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space and sample data; Earth surface observations and field campaigns; development of integrated Earth system models; and applied information systems that translate research results and data into societal benefit.
10) What is the scientific focus of the LWS targeted research and technology component?
Within the broader ROSES scope, the LWS targeted research and technology component focuses on space weather modeling. This typically spans the chain from solar drivers to heliospheric propagation and geospace impacts, emphasizing collaborative model development, validation, and application.
11) How much funding is available?
Funding levels were described as flexible and dependent on the specific program element. Typical budgets could be under $100,000 per year for narrow efforts (such as focused data analysis), while large and complex activities (such as hardware development or extensive technology development) could exceed $1 million per year. Total funds available varied by program element from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
12) How many awards does NASA expect to make?
The announcement indicates NASA could select from a handful to dozens of meritorious proposals depending on program priorities and proposal pressure, and this can vary by program element.
13) What is the typical period of performance?
The usual performance period was about four years. Some program elements could allow shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
14) What types of award instruments might be used?
Under ROSES, awards could be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work. The Grants.gov entry lists eligible funding instruments as grants and cooperative agreements.
15) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The Grants.gov entry lists the activity category as science and technology and other research and development.
16) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 43.001 (NASA Science).
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad: government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit, and domestic or foreign institutions may apply. The announcement does not state a restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements.
19) Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, non-U.S. organizations can participate, but NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. participation is typically under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement, meaning the non-U.S. organization would support its own participation financially.
20) Where are the detailed rules for non-U.S. proposals described?
The announcement points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, including special instructions for non-U.S. proposals that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
21) How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative using either NASA's NSPIRES system or Grants.gov.
22) Do applicants need to register in NSPIRES if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Any organization intending to submit was required to be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov also had to be registered in Grants.gov. In addition, principal investigators and all other proposal participants had to be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal was used.
23) Who needs NSPIRES registration?
Organizations intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and all proposal participants (including the principal investigator and co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
24) Why does the solicitation emphasize early registration and system familiarity?
The announcement cautions that incomplete registrations or missing authorized representative credentials can prevent successful submission. Applicants were urged to register and become familiar with NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov well in advance of deadlines to avoid last-minute submission problems.
25) Where do applicants find the exact requirements for their program element?
Because ROSES is organized through detailed appendices, the announcement directs proposers to the relevant appendices for exact requirements, evaluation expectations, and program officer contacts for each program element. It also references ROSES tables that list due dates.
26) Can the solicitation be amended, and how should applicants monitor changes?
Yes. The announcement encourages applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to updates for amendments, clarifications, and newly added program elements through February 2012. An archive and RSS feed for ROSES 2011 amendments and corrections was provided through NASA's science researcher portal.
27) Who is the general point of contact listed for policy and procedure questions?
For general policy and procedure questions, the announcement lists Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate) as the point of contact via the SARA mailbox and a headquarters telephone number.
28) Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a competitive federal research call inviting competitively reviewed proposals under the ROSES 2011 framework.
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