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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 2012 In Space Propulsion" 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 May 29, 2012 and posted on May 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 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 2012 In Space Propulsion is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation, issued by NASA Headquarters under Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N. It is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) that invites proposals for basic and applied research and technology work supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). While the specific topic label here is "In Space Propulsion," it sits within a much larger umbrella that spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and it is meant to fund research and technology that advances current and future science missions. The solicitation was made available via the NSPIRES portal (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) and is also accessible through Grants.gov for electronic proposal submission.
The scope is intentionally broad and covers many kinds of science and technology efforts that can feed into NASA missions. Examples of work NASA is seeking include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; development of experimental methods and techniques that could be used on future space missions; and the creation of mission concepts and advanced technologies relevant to SMD objectives. It also includes laboratory techniques and analyses tied to returned extraterrestrial samples as well as terrestrial analog samples used to validate or interpret NASA Earth observations. Other areas called out include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based measurements and samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, building integrated Earth system models, and developing applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit. In practice, the "In Space Propulsion" element would be one of the program elements described in the ROSES appendices, and proposers are expected to align their work with the goals, requirements, and evaluation criteria stated for that specific program element.
Funding levels and award size can vary significantly depending on what is being proposed and which program element it falls under. The announcement notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts like focused data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for large, hardware-intensive work such as developing science experiment equipment. Across individual program elements, NASA indicates that available funding can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which typically supports selecting anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals, depending on program priorities and the number of high-quality submissions. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
NASA anticipates making awards through multiple instrument types depending on the project and the applicant, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance is about four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer periods, with a stated maximum of five years. This flexibility is meant to accommodate both smaller research tasks and larger technology development efforts that may require longer timelines.
Eligibility is broadly open in the sense that organizations of many types may apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign institutions, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically allowed only under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. party must support its work using non-NASA resources. The announcement points applicants to the NASA NRA Guidebook and specific sections and appendices for detailed instructions affecting non-U.S. participation, including situations where U.S. personnel are involved and NASA support is requested.
The solicitation uses a structured timeline with multiple due dates depending on the specific program element. Overall proposal due dates begin in May 2012 and extend into March 2013 for various elements, while Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most elements and begin as early as mid-March 2012. For this listing, key administrative dates include a posted date of May 29, 2012, and a closing date shown as August 20, 2012 (with an archive date of September 19, 2012), though applicants are expected to confirm the correct due date for the specific appendix/program element they are targeting, since ROSES typically has many different deadlines. Amendments and clarifications were to be posted through early 2013, and NASA encouraged applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates.
All proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative, either through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. Every organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. In addition, all principal investigators and other proposal participants (such as co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission path. NASA emphasizes starting registration and familiarization with the systems well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
For applicants trying to understand what to propose and how proposals will be evaluated, the critical details live in the ROSES appendices, which describe each program element, its objectives, expected deliverables, and key contacts. Program officers for each element are listed in the "Summary of Key Information" sections within those appendices, while general ROSES policy and procedural questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA SMD (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879). The full announcement text and related updates were made available through NSPIRES and NASA's ROSES web pages, including an amendments archive and RSS feed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2012: In Space Propulsion (NASA NRA)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2012 In Space Propulsion is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation. It is issued by NASA Headquarters as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) under Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N and invites proposals for basic and applied research and technology work that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
2) How does "In Space Propulsion" relate to ROSES 2012?
"In Space Propulsion" is described as a specific topic label/program element within the larger ROSES 2012 umbrella. ROSES spans multiple science divisions (Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics), and the specific requirements for "In Space Propulsion" are expected to be defined in the relevant ROSES appendix/program element description.
3) What types of activities does ROSES 2012 generally support?
The overall ROSES 2012 scope is intentionally broad and can include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; development of experimental methods and techniques for future missions; creation of mission concepts and advanced technologies relevant to SMD objectives; laboratory techniques and analyses tied to returned extraterrestrial samples; terrestrial analog sample analyses used to validate or interpret NASA Earth observations; determining atomic and compositional parameters used to interpret space-based measurements and samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns; integrated Earth system modeling; and applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit.
4) Do I need to follow guidance beyond this short description?
Yes. The key proposal and evaluation details are stated to be in the ROSES appendices for each program element. Those appendices describe objectives, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and key contacts, and proposers are expected to align their proposals with the specific program element requirements.
5) Where can I find the official solicitation and submit a proposal?
The solicitation was made available via NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/) and is also accessible through Grants.gov for electronic proposal submission.
6) Is submission paper-based or electronic?
All proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative, either through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov.
7) What registrations are required to submit?
Every organization planning to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov. In addition, all principal investigators and other proposal participants (including co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission path.
8) Who is allowed to submit proposals?
Eligibility is described as broadly open to many organization types, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign institutions.
9) Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Non-U.S. participation is described as typically allowed only under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. party must support its work using non-NASA resources. The opportunity points applicants to the NASA NRA Guidebook and specific sections/appendices for detailed instructions affecting non-U.S. participation.
10) Does NASA fund non-U.S. institutions?
The opportunity states that NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Where non-U.S. organizations participate, it is typically under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement.
11) Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction on the number of proposals is stated in the provided information.
12) Are teaming arrangements allowed?
No stated restriction on teaming arrangements is provided; eligibility language indicates broad openness. Applicants are still expected to follow the relevant ROSES appendix/program element instructions.
13) What is the expected award size?
Award sizes can vary significantly by what is proposed and which program element it falls under. Examples provided range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts (such as focused data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large, hardware-intensive work (such as development of science experiment equipment).
14) How much total funding is available?
Across individual program elements, available funding is described as ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, typically supporting selection of anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on priorities and submission quality.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
16) What kinds of award instruments might NASA use?
NASA anticipates making awards using multiple instrument types depending on the project and applicant, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
17) How long is the period of performance?
The typical period of performance is about four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer periods, with a stated maximum of five years.
18) Are there multiple deadlines?
Yes. The solicitation uses a structured timeline with multiple due dates that vary by program element. Overall proposal due dates begin in May 2012 and extend into March 2013 for various elements, and Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most elements beginning as early as mid-March 2012.
19) What dates are shown for this listing?
Key administrative dates shown include a posted date of May 29, 2012; a closing date shown as August 20, 2012; and an archive date of September 19, 2012.
20) Which due date should applicants follow?
Applicants are expected to confirm the correct due date for the specific appendix/program element they are targeting, since ROSES typically includes many different deadlines.
21) Will NASA post updates or amendments?
Yes. Amendments and clarifications were to be posted through early 2013, and applicants were encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates.
22) Where do I find program-element-specific contacts and requirements?
Program officers for each program element are listed in the "Summary of Key Information" sections within the ROSES appendices. Those appendices also provide program-element objectives, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
23) Who do I contact for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
General ROSES policy and procedural questions were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA SMD (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
24) What is the best way to avoid last-minute submission issues?
NASA emphasizes starting registration and familiarization with NSPIRES and (if applicable) Grants.gov well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
25) What should a proposal be aligned to for review?
Proposers are expected to align their work with the goals, requirements, and evaluation criteria stated for the specific ROSES program element (appendix) they intend to target, including the "In Space Propulsion" element referenced in this listing.
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