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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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry" 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 14, 2012 and posted on Mar 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 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 2012 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation, issued as Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.001 (Science). The opportunity sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate research portfolio and invites proposals that advance basic and applied research and relevant technology development tied to NASA science goals. While the specific focus named in the title is Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, it is offered within a large umbrella NRA that spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and uses appendix-based program elements to define the detailed topics, requirements, and points of contact.
The solicitation is designed to fund a wide range of work that supports NASA space and Earth science missions and the use of their data. The types of activities NASA highlights include theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; development of experimental techniques that could be used on future missions; early-stage concept development for future missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA mission needs. It also explicitly includes laboratory and analytical methods for studying both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission measurements, along with efforts to determine key atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze mission data and samples. For Earth-focused work, the scope also covers Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement NASA missions, the development of integrated Earth system models, and applied research and information systems that translate Earth science research results into societal applications.
Funding levels and award size are intentionally flexible because they vary by program element and by the scale of the proposed work. NASA indicates that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts such as targeted data analysis, to more than $1 million per year for larger, more complex activities such as developing science experiment hardware. The amount of funding available within any given ROSES program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means some elements may only select a handful of proposals while others can support dozens, depending on objectives and the quality and quantity of submissions. The typical period of performance is four years, with some elements allowing shorter durations and a stated maximum of five years in a few cases.
ROSES 2012 uses multiple funding instruments depending on the proposer and the program needs, including grants and cooperative agreements (and in some cases contracts or inter- and intra-agency transfers). For this posted opportunity record, the listed funding instrument types are grant and cooperative agreement, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Eligibility is broadly inclusive in terms of organizational type: government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, domestic and foreign organizations may submit, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA notes an important policy constraint for international participation: in general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically allowed only under a "no exchange of funds" policy (meaning the non-U.S. partner supports its own costs). The announcement points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules and special cases, including situations where a solicitation is jointly issued with a non-U.S. organization or where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
The timeline for ROSES 2012 spans much of 2012 into early 2013, with proposal due dates staggered by program element. NASA states that due dates begin May 4, 2012 and extend through March 22, 2013 across the full ROSES suite, and that Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most program elements, with an early NOI date of March 16, 2012. For this specific posting record associated with Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, the key dates shown are a Posted Date of March 14, 2012, and an Original and Current Closing Date of May 30, 2012, with an Archive Date of June 29, 2012.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) and, where applicable, through Grants.gov, but NASA emphasizes that every organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission pathway is used. Organizations submitting via Grants.gov must also be registered there in addition to NSPIRES. The registration process must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization well before the relevant due date because successful submission depends on having these accounts, roles, and organizational affiliations in place.
Operationally, NASA directs applicants to find the full ROSES 2012 material by going to the NASA Research Opportunities homepage (NSPIRES) and navigating to Open Solicitations, then using the ROSES appendices for the program-element-specific requirements, deadlines, and contacts. NASA also notes that amendments, clarifications, and corrections may be issued up through February 2013 and makes available a web archive and RSS feed for updates. For questions, the announcement points applicants to the program officers listed in the appendices for element-specific guidance, and to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters for general ROSES policies and procedures, with contact information provided via the SARA mailbox and telephone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the ROSES 2012 program element titled Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, offered under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation. The overall ROSES 2012 solicitation is issued by NASA Headquarters as Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
2) Is Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry a standalone solicitation?
No. It is part of the larger ROSES 2012 umbrella NRA. The detailed requirements, topic scope, deadlines, and points of contact are defined in appendix-based program elements within ROSES 2012.
3) Which NASA organization is sponsoring ROSES 2012?
ROSES 2012 sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research portfolio.
4) What kinds of work does ROSES 2012 support?
ROSES 2012 is designed to fund a broad range of activities that support NASA space and Earth science missions and the use of their data. NASA highlights activities including:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data
- Investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets
- Development of experimental techniques that could be used on future missions
- Early-stage concept development for future missions
- Development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA mission needs
- Laboratory and analytical methods for studying extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft
- Laboratory and analytical methods for terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements
- Determination of key atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze mission data and samples
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that complement NASA missions
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Applied research and information systems translating Earth science results into societal applications
5) Is this opportunity only about Earth Science?
No. While this posting is focused on Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, ROSES 2012 as a whole spans multiple NASA science areas, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The specific scope and requirements depend on the relevant ROSES appendix (program element).
6) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed for this posted opportunity record is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
7) What funding instruments does NASA use under ROSES 2012?
ROSES 2012 can use multiple funding instruments depending on the proposer and program needs, including grants and cooperative agreements (and in some cases contracts or inter- and intra-agency transfers). For this specific posted opportunity record, the listed instrument types are grant and cooperative agreement.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
9) How large are typical awards under ROSES 2012?
NASA states that funding levels vary widely by program element and by the scale of the proposed work. Awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts (such as targeted data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for larger and more complex activities (such as developing science experiment hardware).
10) How much total funding is available?
NASA indicates that the amount of funding available within any given ROSES program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. As a result, some elements may select only a handful of proposals while others may support dozens, depending on objectives and the quality and quantity of submissions.
11) How long can projects last?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements allow shorter durations, and in a few cases the stated maximum is five years.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly inclusive. Government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic and foreign organizations may submit. NASA also indicates there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
13) Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but with an important policy constraint. In general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions. Participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically allowed only under a "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. partner supports its own costs.
14) Where can I find the detailed topic requirements for Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry?
NASA directs applicants to use the ROSES appendices for program-element-specific requirements, deadlines, and contacts. The full ROSES 2012 material is accessed via the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES, under Open Solicitations.
15) What are the key dates for this specific posting record?
For the posting record associated with Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, the key dates shown are:
- Posted Date: March 14, 2012
- Original Closing Date: May 30, 2012
- Current Closing Date: May 30, 2012
- Archive Date: June 29, 2012
16) Are there other due dates under ROSES 2012 besides May 30, 2012?
Yes. Across the full ROSES 2012 suite, NASA states that proposal due dates begin May 4, 2012 and extend through March 22, 2013, depending on the program element.
17) Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NASA states that NOIs are requested for most program elements. An early NOI date mentioned for ROSES 2012 is March 16, 2012. Specific NOI requirements depend on the relevant appendix (program element).
18) How do I submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES and, where applicable, through Grants.gov.
19) Do I have to register in NSPIRES if I plan to submit through Grants.gov?
Yes. NASA emphasizes that every organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission pathway is used. Organizations submitting via Grants.gov must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
20) Who needs an NSPIRES account?
NASA states that the registration process must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals, and that all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
21) Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
NASA strongly encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization well before the relevant due date because successful submission depends on having the required accounts, roles, and organizational affiliations in place.
22) Can NASA issue amendments or clarifications after the solicitation is posted?
Yes. NASA notes that amendments, clarifications, and corrections may be issued up through February 2013, and makes available a web archive and an RSS feed for updates.
23) Where do I go for updates or the most current version of ROSES 2012?
NASA points applicants to the ROSES materials on the NASA Research Opportunities homepage in NSPIRES, and notes that amendments and updates may be tracked via a web archive and RSS feed.
24) Who should I contact with questions about a specific program element?
For element-specific guidance, NASA directs applicants to the program officers listed in the appendices for the relevant program element.
25) Who should I contact with general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
For general ROSES policies and procedures, the announcement points to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters, with contact information provided via the SARA mailbox and telephone.
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