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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 Making Earth System data records for Use in Research Environments" 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 Feb 24, 2012 and posted on Feb 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 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:
ROSES 2012 Making Earth System Data Records for Use in Research Environments (Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N) is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation released by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.001 (Science). The opportunity is issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) and is meant to fund a wide portfolio of basic and applied research and technology activities that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate. While this specific listing highlights making Earth system data records usable in research settings, it sits within the larger ROSES framework that spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with program details and requirements spelled out in the solicitation appendices.
The scope of work NASA is seeking under ROSES 2012 is broad and includes many kinds of research and development that enable or enhance NASA science. Examples called out in the announcement include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; development of experiment techniques and concepts for future missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions; laboratory and analytical work tied to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate Earth observations; determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret data and samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions; development of integrated Earth system models; and the creation of systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and applied information systems. In practical terms, proposals can range from targeted data analysis or data record creation efforts to larger, multi-year development activities, depending on the program element being addressed.
Funding levels and award structures are flexible and depend heavily on the specific program element and the ambition of the proposed work. NASA notes that annual award sizes can be under $100,000 per year for smaller, focused efforts (like limited data analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for large-scale activities (such as developing science experiment hardware). The amount available within each individual program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means some elements may only support a handful of selections while others can fund dozens, depending on proposal volume, merit, and program priorities. NASA expects a typical period of performance of about four years, though some elements may be shorter or extend up to five years.
Awards may be issued in several forms depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. No cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and supports science and technology and other research and development activities.
Eligibility is intentionally broad in terms of organization type. NASA allows proposals from domestic and foreign entities, including government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit groups, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit or on teaming arrangements. That said, the solicitation emphasizes a key NASA policy for non-U.S. participation: projects involving non-U.S. organizations must generally be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not provide funding directly to foreign institutions. The opportunity also notes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions, with specific guidance for non-U.S. organizations and mixed teams outlined in NASA's NRA Guidebook (including special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested).
The application process is fully electronic and runs through NASA's NSPIRES system and, optionally, Grants.gov. All organizations intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov they must be registered there as well, while still maintaining NSPIRES registration. Registration must identify authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals. In addition, all investigators and participants (including principal investigators and co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission pathway is used. NASA strongly encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute problems.
Key dates in the ROSES 2012 cycle begin with the solicitation becoming available around February 14, 2012 through NSPIRES. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most program elements, with the first NOI due March 16, 2012. Proposal due dates vary by program element, beginning May 4, 2012 and extending through March 22, 2013. For the specific Grants.gov listing provided, the posted date is February 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2012, and an archive date of June 14, 2012; however, the broader ROSES schedule includes many program-element-specific deadlines listed in the solicitation tables. Because ROSES is often amended during its open period, applicants are expected to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to notifications) for updates through February 2013, and NASA also provides an amendments and clarifications archive on the NASA Science site.
For guidance, applicants are directed to the appendices for each program element, where NASA lists the Summary of Key Information and the relevant Program Officers. General questions about ROSES policies and procedures are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), with contact information provided in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is "ROSES 2012 Making Earth System Data Records for Use in Research Environments" under Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N. It is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation released by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
2. What type of solicitation is ROSES 2012?
ROSES 2012 is issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA). It is described as a mechanism NASA uses to fund a wide portfolio of basic and applied research and technology activities that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
3. What is the main focus of the "Making Earth System Data Records for Use in Research Environments" listing?
This specific listing highlights work focused on making Earth system data records usable in research settings. It sits within the larger ROSES framework, which spans multiple science divisions and many different program elements described in the solicitation appendices.
4. Is this opportunity limited only to Earth Science topics?
No. While this listing highlights Earth system data records, ROSES 2012 as a whole spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with requirements and program details provided in the solicitation appendices.
5. What kinds of activities does NASA fund under ROSES 2012?
The scope described is broad and includes many research and development activities that enable or enhance NASA science. Examples explicitly mentioned include:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data
- Investigations using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets
- Development of experiment techniques and concepts for future missions
- Development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions
- Laboratory and analytical work tied to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, and terrestrial samples used to validate Earth observations
- Determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret data and samples
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Creation of systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and applied information systems
6. How big can proposed projects be?
Projects can range from targeted data analysis or data record creation efforts to larger, multi-year development activities. The appropriate size depends on the specific program element being addressed and the ambition of the proposed work.
7. How much funding is available per award?
NASA indicates award sizes can vary widely depending on the program element and the work proposed. Annual award sizes may be under $100,000 per year for smaller, focused efforts and can exceed $1 million per year for large-scale activities (for example, developing science experiment hardware).
8. How much funding is available within each program element?
The amount available within a program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This affects how many projects can be selected in that element (some may support only a few selections, while others may support dozens), depending on proposal volume, merit, and program priorities.
9. What is the expected period of performance?
NASA expects a typical period of performance of about four years. Some program elements may be shorter or may extend up to five years.
10. What types of awards might NASA use for selected proposals?
Awards may be issued in multiple forms depending on the proposing organization and the nature of the work. The announcement mentions grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
11. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
12. Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and supports science and technology and other research and development activities.
13. Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad. NASA allows proposals from domestic and foreign entities, including government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit groups.
14. Are there restrictions on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated in the provided information. The announcement notes there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit.
15. Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. The provided information indicates there is no stated restriction on teaming arrangements.
16. Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but the solicitation emphasizes a key NASA policy: projects involving non-U.S. organizations generally must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not provide funding directly to foreign institutions.
17. Does NASA generally provide funding to foreign institutions?
Generally, no. The information states NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions, with specific guidance for non-U.S. organizations and mixed teams outlined in NASA's NRA Guidebook.
18. Where can applicants find guidance for non-U.S. participation or mixed teams?
Guidance is referenced as being outlined in NASA's NRA Guidebook, including special cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
19. What system is used to apply?
The application process is fully electronic and runs through NASA's NSPIRES system and, optionally, Grants.gov.
20. Is NSPIRES registration required?
Yes. All organizations intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES. The solicitation also notes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES.
21. If an application is submitted through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in Grants.gov as well, while still maintaining NSPIRES registration.
22. Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
Both organizational and individual registrations are required. Organizations must register and identify authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals. In addition, all investigators and participants (including principal investigators and co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway used.
23. Does NASA recommend registering early?
Yes. NASA strongly encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute problems.
24. When did the ROSES 2012 solicitation become available?
The solicitation became available around February 14, 2012 through NSPIRES, based on the provided information.
25. Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs are requested for most program elements. The first NOI due date mentioned is March 16, 2012.
26. When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates vary by program element, beginning May 4, 2012 and extending through March 22, 2013, according to the broader ROSES schedule described.
27. What dates apply to the specific Grants.gov listing described?
For the specific Grants.gov listing referenced, the posted date is February 24, 2012. The original and current closing date is May 15, 2012, and the archive date is June 14, 2012.
28. If ROSES has multiple deadlines, which due date should applicants follow?
The provided information indicates that deadlines can be program-element-specific and are listed in solicitation tables. Applicants are expected to consult the solicitation appendices and tables for the program element they are targeting.
29. Can the ROSES 2012 solicitation change after release?
Yes. ROSES is often amended during its open period. Applicants are expected to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to notifications) for updates through February 2013. NASA also provides an amendments and clarifications archive on the NASA Science site.
30. Where are the program-specific requirements and details found?
Program details and requirements are spelled out in the solicitation appendices for each program element.
31. Where can applicants find the "Summary of Key Information" for a program element?
NASA lists the Summary of Key Information in the appendices for each program element, as described in the provided information.
32. Who should applicants contact for general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
General questions about ROSES policies and procedures are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (Science Mission Directorate), per the announcement.
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