Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH12ZDA001N PMDAP
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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 Planetary Mission Data Analysis" 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 Jul 24, 2012 and posted on Jul 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 12, 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 Planetary Mission Data Analysis (PMDAP), funding opportunity number NNH12ZDA001N, is part of NASA's larger Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation managed by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.001 (Science). It is a discretionary research and development funding opportunity that supports basic and applied research tied to NASA's Science Mission Directorate, spanning Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. While the title highlights planetary mission data analysis, the umbrella ROSES 2012 announcement is broad and is structured into many program elements described in appendices, each with its own goals, points of contact, and due dates.
The solicitation invites proposals across a wide range of activities connected to NASA science and mission needs. That includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data (including planetary mission datasets); development and maturation of technologies relevant to future science missions; creation of new mission concepts and experiment techniques; and investigations using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms. It also explicitly covers laboratory analysis and related methods for both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret mission observations, along with work to determine key atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based measurements and returned samples. On the Earth science side, it includes field campaigns and surface observations that support NASA missions, integrated Earth system model development, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal or decision-support uses. In practice, proposers are expected to target a specific program element within ROSES 2012 (such as PMDAP) and follow the requirements and evaluation context provided in that element's appendix.
NASA indicates a wide spread in potential award sizes depending on the scope of the work. Smaller, focused efforts such as data analysis may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger efforts such as extensive technology development or hardware-related activities can exceed $1,000,000 per year. The amount of funding available varies by program element, generally ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which affects how many proposals can be selected (from only a few up to several dozen) based on merit and program priorities. Funding instruments can include grants and cooperative agreements, and in some cases contracts or inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposer type and what the program requires. The typical performance period is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer durations up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broadly open in terms of organization type: government or private, for-profit or nonprofit, domestic or foreign, and with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, NASA's funding policy generally limits direct funding to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate only under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning NASA does not transfer funding to the non-U.S. entity; additional rules and exceptions are referenced in NASA's NRA Guidebook and may apply to certain jointly issued NRAs or proposals that involve U.S. personnel requiring NASA support. All proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES.
The timeline for ROSES 2012 begins with the solicitation becoming available around February 14, 2012 through the NSPIRES website. Notices of Intent are requested for most program elements, with early NOIs due starting March 16, 2012. Proposal due dates vary by element and were scheduled from May 4, 2012 through March 22, 2013. For the specific PMDAP listing in the source data provided, the posted and creation date is July 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of October 12, 2012, and an archive date of November 11, 2012. NASA also notes that amendments and clarifications could be issued through about February 2013, and it encourages proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications, with an amendments archive and RSS feed hosted on NASA's science research solicitations pages.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative by the program element's deadline. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov, but in all cases the organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and if using Grants.gov the organization must also be registered there. NASA emphasizes registering early and ensuring that the authorized representative is properly identified, and that all investigators and participants (such as co-investigators) are registered in NSPIRES regardless of which system is used to transmit the proposal. The definitive details for what is being solicited, how proposals will be evaluated, and who to contact for scientific or programmatic questions are located in the ROSES 2012 appendices for each program element, while general policy and procedure questions are directed to the ROSES lead contact, Dr. Max Bernstein (Science Mission Directorate), via the provided NASA contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2012 Planetary Mission Data Analysis (PMDAP)
What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2012 Planetary Mission Data Analysis (PMDAP) is a program element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) solicitation. It is a discretionary research and development opportunity supporting basic and applied research aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NNH12ZDA001N.
Which federal program listing does this fall under?
The solicitation is managed under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
Is PMDAP the only focus of ROSES 2012?
No. While PMDAP highlights planetary mission data analysis, ROSES 2012 is an umbrella announcement that spans many program elements across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Each program element is described in an appendix with its own goals, points of contact, and due dates.
Do applicants need to choose a specific program element to apply to?
Yes. Proposers are expected to target a specific ROSES 2012 program element (such as PMDAP) and follow the requirements and evaluation context described in that program element's appendix.
What types of activities does ROSES 2012 support?
ROSES 2012 invites proposals connected to NASA science and mission needs, including theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data (including planetary mission datasets); technology development and maturation for future science missions; new mission concepts and experimental techniques; investigations using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; laboratory analyses for extraterrestrial returned samples and relevant terrestrial analog samples; work to determine key atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based measurements and returned samples; and (for Earth science) field campaigns, surface observations, integrated Earth system model development, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal or decision-support uses.
Is this opportunity limited to planetary science work only?
No. The ROSES 2012 umbrella solicitation spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. PMDAP is one specific element focused on planetary mission data analysis, but the overall announcement includes many other elements.
How much funding is available per award?
NASA indicates award sizes can vary widely depending on scope. Smaller focused efforts (such as data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger efforts (such as extensive technology development or hardware-related activities) can exceed $1,000,000 per year.
How much total funding is available?
The amount of funding available varies by program element. NASA describes ranges generally from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which influences how many proposals can be selected (from only a few up to several dozen) based on merit and program priorities.
How many awards will NASA make?
The expected number of selections varies by program element and depends on available funding, proposal merit, and program priorities. NASA notes that selections can range from only a few proposals to several dozen, depending on the element.
What funding instruments might be used?
NASA may use grants and cooperative agreements, and in some cases contracts or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument can depend on proposer type and program requirements.
What is the typical project period?
The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open by organization type: government or private, for-profit or nonprofit, domestic or foreign. There is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply or participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate only under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning NASA does not transfer funding to the non-U.S. entity. The opportunity references additional rules and exceptions described in NASA's NRA Guidebook, including situations involving jointly issued NRAs or proposals involving U.S. personnel needing NASA support.
Does NASA directly fund non-U.S. institutions?
NASA's funding policy generally limits direct funding to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. participation is described as being under a no-exchange-of-funds approach.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements in the provided information.
Where do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. In all cases the organization must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
All proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES. NASA also emphasizes that all investigators and participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether NSPIRES or Grants.gov is used to transmit the proposal.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal?
Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative by the program element deadline. NASA stresses the importance of registering early and ensuring the authorized representative is properly identified.
When did ROSES 2012 become available?
ROSES 2012 became available around February 14, 2012 via the NSPIRES website.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
Notices of Intent are requested for most program elements, with early NOIs due starting March 16, 2012.
When were proposals due for ROSES 2012?
Proposal due dates vary by program element and were scheduled from May 4, 2012 through March 22, 2013.
What are the key dates for the PMDAP listing in the provided data?
For the PMDAP listing referenced, the posted and creation date is July 24, 2012. The original and current closing date is October 12, 2012, and the archive date is November 11, 2012.
Can the solicitation be amended after it is posted?
Yes. NASA notes that amendments and clarifications could be issued through about February 2013, and proposers are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications. NASA also references an amendments archive and RSS feed hosted on NASA's science research solicitations pages.
Where are the definitive requirements and evaluation details found?
The definitive details for what is being solicited, how proposals will be evaluated, and who to contact for scientific or programmatic questions are located in the ROSES 2012 appendices for each program element.
Who should be contacted for general policy and procedure questions?
General policy and procedure questions are directed to the ROSES lead contact, Dr. Max Bernstein (Science Mission Directorate), via the provided NASA contact information.
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