Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH12ZDA001N LADEE
Apply for NNH12ZDA001N LADEE
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2012 Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer Guest Investigator Program" 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 23, 2013 and posted on Jan 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2013. (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:
The ROSES 2012 Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) Guest Investigator Program is a funding opportunity released under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 solicitation (ROSES 2012), identified as NNH12ZDA001N. In practical terms, this is NASA's annual umbrella announcement that covers many different research programs across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and LADEE Guest Investigator work is one of the specific program elements included within that larger ROSES framework. The central purpose is to support scientists and research teams who want to carry out research aligned with NASA Science Mission Directorate goals, with the LADEE Guest Investigator element focusing on investigations that make scientific use of LADEE-related data and mission context, especially topics tied to the Moon's extremely tenuous atmosphere (exosphere) and the lunar dust environment.
The solicitation invites proposals for a wide range of research and technology activities, emphasizing both basic and applied work. Across ROSES 2012, NASA highlights eligible work such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of techniques and technologies relevant to future missions; suborbital investigations using aircraft, balloons, or rockets; laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial and supporting terrestrial samples; development of Earth system models; and applied systems that translate science data into societal benefit. For the LADEE Guest Investigator program specifically, the intent is to enable competitively selected investigators to analyze mission data products, develop and validate models, and produce publishable science results that increase the community's scientific return from the mission. While the posting you provided does not list the detailed LADEE-specific research questions, it makes clear that the program sits within NASA's Planetary Science and broader space science research ecosystem and follows the standard ROSES structure, rules, and timelines.
Funding is awarded competitively, and the size of an award can vary widely depending on the scope of the proposed work. ROSES 2012 notes that annual funding can range from under $100,000 per year for narrower efforts like focused data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for large, complex activities such as developing science hardware, with actual availability depending on the specific program element and NASA's objectives. NASA also notes that the total funds available per program element generally span from less than one million to several million dollars, meaning some program elements may fund only a handful of awards while others may support dozens. Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the proposing organization and the program's requirements. The typical period of performance is about four years, though some elements may be shorter or longer, with a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and non-profit entities may submit proposals, and there is no general restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA policy generally limits NASA funding to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations can participate, but usually under a "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they cannot receive NASA money directly and must support their participation with their own funding. The announcement points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for the detailed rules that apply to non-U.S. organizations, including special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel who would require NASA support.
The application process is handled electronically, with submissions accepted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) and, in some cases, Grants.gov. Organizations must register in NSPIRES, and if they plan to submit via Grants.gov they must also register there while still maintaining NSPIRES registration. Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative, and all key participants, including principal investigators and co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission platform. The notice emphasizes that prospective applicants should start registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute problems with accounts, roles, or required organizational details.
Timing-wise, ROSES 2012 opened around mid-February 2012, with proposal due dates spread across many months depending on the specific program element. For this specific LADEE Guest Investigator posting, the key dates listed are a posted/creation date of January 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2013, and an archive date of April 28, 2013. That reflects how ROSES elements often appear as individual opportunities with their own deadlines inside the broader ROSES calendar. Many ROSES elements also request a Notice of Intent (NOI) ahead of the full proposal; the solicitation states that NOIs are requested for most elements, with early NOI dates starting in March 2012, though each program element can have its own specific due dates and instructions laid out in ROSES tables and appendices.
For applicants looking for authoritative details, NASA directs proposers to the ROSES appendices and the "Summary of Key Information" for each program element, which is where the element-specific goals, expected products, evaluation criteria, and due dates are typically spelled out. General ROSES policy and procedural questions are directed to the ROSES lead contact at NASA Headquarters, Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879). The announcement also points to NSPIRES for the live solicitation text and to NASA's ROSES 2012 web pages and amendment archive for updates, clarifications, and corrections that may be issued before the solicitation cycle closes.
FAQs: ROSES 2012 LADEE Guest Investigator Program (NNH12ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 2012 Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) Guest Investigator Program, a program element released under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation. The ROSES 2012 umbrella solicitation is identified as NNH12ZDA001N, and the LADEE Guest Investigator (GI) activity is one part of that larger announcement.
How does the LADEE Guest Investigator Program relate to ROSES 2012?
ROSES is NASA's annual umbrella announcement that contains many distinct research program elements spanning Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The LADEE Guest Investigator Program is one of those elements and follows the standard ROSES structure, rules, and timelines, while having its own element-level dates and expectations described in ROSES tables/appendices and the element's summary information.
What is the main purpose of the LADEE Guest Investigator Program?
The purpose is to support competitively selected scientists and research teams who will make scientific use of LADEE-related data and mission context. The focus is on producing publishable science results that increase the community's scientific return from the mission, especially for topics tied to the Moon's extremely tenuous atmosphere (exosphere) and the lunar dust environment.
What types of activities does ROSES 2012 generally support?
Across ROSES 2012, NASA highlights a wide range of research and technology activities, including theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of techniques and technologies relevant to future missions; suborbital investigations using aircraft, balloons, or rockets; laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial and supporting terrestrial samples; development of Earth system models; and applied systems that translate science data into societal benefit.
What kinds of work are emphasized for the LADEE Guest Investigator element specifically?
Based on the provided description, the LADEE GI element is intended to enable investigators to analyze LADEE mission data products, develop and validate models, and deliver publishable scientific results that expand understanding of the lunar exosphere and dust environment using LADEE data and mission context.
Are the detailed LADEE-specific research questions listed here?
No. The provided information notes that the posting does not list the detailed LADEE-specific research questions. Applicants are directed to consult the ROSES appendices and the "Summary of Key Information" for the specific program element for element-specific goals, expected products, evaluation criteria, and due dates.
Is the funding competitive?
Yes. Funding under ROSES 2012 program elements, including the LADEE Guest Investigator element, is awarded competitively.
How much funding is available per award?
ROSES 2012 notes that annual funding can range from under $100,000 per year for narrower efforts (such as focused data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for large, complex activities (such as developing science hardware). Actual award size depends on the scope of the proposed work, the specific program element, and NASA's objectives.
How much total funding is typically available within a program element?
NASA indicates that total funds available per program element generally span from less than one million to several million dollars. As a result, some elements may make only a handful of awards while others may support dozens.
What kinds of award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter/intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the nature of the proposing organization and the program's requirements.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is about four years. Some elements may be shorter or longer, with a maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit a proposal?
Eligibility is broad by organization type. Domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and non-profit entities may submit proposals.
Are there restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
The provided information states there is no general restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
NASA policy generally limits NASA funding to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations can participate, but typically under a "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they generally cannot receive NASA money directly and must support their participation with their own funding.
Where can non-U.S. organizations find the detailed participation rules?
The opportunity points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules that apply to non-U.S. organizations, including special cases (for example, proposals involving U.S. personnel who would require NASA support).
How do applicants submit proposals?
The application process is electronic. Submissions are accepted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) and, in some cases, Grants.gov.
Do applicants need to register in NSPIRES if they plan to use Grants.gov?
Yes. The provided information indicates that even if an organization submits via Grants.gov, it must still maintain NSPIRES registration.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
Organizations must register in NSPIRES, and all key participants (including principal investigators and co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission platform.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of the organization?
Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative.
Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
The notice emphasizes beginning registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute issues with accounts, roles, or required organizational details.
When did ROSES 2012 open?
ROSES 2012 opened around mid-February 2012, with proposal due dates spread across many months depending on the specific program element.
What are the key dates for this LADEE Guest Investigator posting?
The key dates listed are: posted/creation date January 23, 2013; original and current closing date March 29, 2013; and archive date April 28, 2013.
Why do the dates differ from the main ROSES 2012 opening date?
ROSES elements often appear as individual opportunities with their own deadlines inside the broader ROSES calendar. The LADEE GI element is presented as one such individual opportunity with its own element-level dates.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
The solicitation states that NOIs are requested for most ROSES elements, with early NOI dates starting in March 2012. However, each program element can have its own specific due dates and instructions in ROSES tables and appendices.
Where should applicants look for element-specific requirements like evaluation criteria and expected products?
NASA directs proposers to the ROSES appendices and the "Summary of Key Information" for each program element, where element-specific goals, expected products, evaluation criteria, and due dates are typically provided.
Where can applicants find the official, live solicitation text?
The announcement points to NSPIRES for the live solicitation text.
How can applicants track updates or amendments to ROSES 2012?
Applicants are directed to NASA's ROSES 2012 web pages and the amendment archive for updates, clarifications, and corrections that may be issued before the solicitation cycle closes.
Who is the general contact for ROSES policy and procedural questions?
General ROSES policy and procedural questions are directed to the ROSES lead contact at NASA Headquarters: Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
What scientific topics does LADEE GI work emphasize?
The LADEE GI element emphasizes investigations connected to the Moon's extremely tenuous atmosphere (exosphere) and the lunar dust environment, making scientific use of LADEE-related data and mission context.
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