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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 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science" 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 2, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 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:
ROSES 2012 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science (Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N, often referred to more broadly as ROSES 2012) is a NASA Research Announcement issued by NASA Headquarters under the umbrella solicitation "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012." The program is designed to fund a wide range of basic and applied research and technology development that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). While the title highlights rapid response and novel Earth science research, the solicitation itself spans multiple NASA research programs, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and it uses a set of appendices to spell out the specific program elements and requirements.
The opportunity supports many types of work that advance NASA science and mission needs. That includes traditional research activities like theory, modeling, and analysis of existing SMD science data, as well as more mission enabling and technology oriented efforts. Examples listed in the solicitation include investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets; development of new experimental techniques that could be used on future NASA missions; early concept work for future space missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD objectives. It also explicitly covers laboratory and analytical work on samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observing mission data, along with the determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space based measurements. On the Earth science side, the scope extends to Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, integrated Earth system model development, and systems that translate Earth science research results into societal applications, including applied information systems that make NASA data more usable for decision making.
Funding levels are flexible and vary widely depending on the program element and the scale of the proposed effort. The solicitation notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused tasks such as discrete data analysis projects, and can exceed $1 million per year for large, resource intensive activities such as developing science instrument or experiment hardware. For any given program element, NASA may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which means the number of awards can range from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on program priorities and the quality and volume of proposals received.
ROSES 2012 uses multiple possible award mechanisms, reflecting the diversity of proposers and project types. Depending on the nature of the work and the proposing organization, NASA may issue grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or interagency or intra agency transfers. The typical period of performance is four years, although some program elements may specify shorter durations, and the maximum period is generally five years unless otherwise stated in a particular appendix.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization types and teaming arrangements. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, for profit and nonprofit institutions, may submit proposals, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming configurations. At the same time, the solicitation emphasizes NASA's standard policy for non U.S. participation: investigations involving non U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no exchange of funds basis, meaning NASA funding typically goes only to U.S. institutions, with foreign partners participating using their own resources unless special joint solicitation provisions apply. The notice points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers and relevant sections for detailed instructions on non U.S. participation, including situations where a non U.S. organization proposes work that involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
The timeline is structured around program element specific due dates rather than a single deadline. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most program elements, with the first NOI date listed as March 16, 2012. Proposal due dates begin May 4, 2012 and extend through March 22, 2013, with the overall opportunity showing a closing date of March 31, 2013 and an archive date of April 30, 2013. Because ROSES is frequently amended, applicants are encouraged to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and/or subscribe to the notification service for updates, amendments, and newly added program elements through February 2013, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was expected.
Submission is entirely electronic and is handled through NASA's NSPIRES system and, in some cases, through Grants.gov. All proposing organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations that choose to submit through Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. Registrations must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who are permitted to submit proposals on behalf of the institution, and all principal investigators and other named participants (such as co investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA strongly advises organizations to start registration and familiarize themselves with the submission systems well ahead of the relevant due dates to avoid administrative delays.
For applicants looking for the most actionable details, the solicitation points repeatedly to the ROSES appendices, where each program element provides its own summary of key information, technical scope, evaluation factors, and points of contact. Program officers listed in those appendices are the primary source for questions about specific program elements, while general questions about ROSES policies and procedures are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email sara@nasa.gov, phone 202 358 0879).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2012 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science (NNH12ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2012 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science (Funding Opportunity Number NNH12ZDA001N) is a NASA Research Announcement issued by NASA Headquarters under the umbrella solicitation titled "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012" (commonly referred to as ROSES 2012).
Which NASA office is sponsoring ROSES 2012?
The solicitation supports research and technology development aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
Is ROSES 2012 only for Earth science?
No. While the title highlights rapid response and novel Earth science research, ROSES 2012 spans multiple NASA research programs, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
How is the solicitation organized?
The solicitation uses a set of appendices. Each appendix corresponds to a specific program element and spells out that element's technical scope, proposal requirements, evaluation factors, key dates, and points of contact.
What types of activities does ROSES 2012 fund?
The opportunity is designed to fund a wide range of basic and applied research and technology development supporting NASA SMD science and mission needs. Activities described include traditional research (theory, modeling, and analysis of existing SMD science data) as well as mission-enabling and technology-oriented efforts.
Does ROSES 2012 support data analysis, modeling, and theory work?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly includes theory, modeling, and analysis of existing SMD science data.
Does the opportunity fund airborne or suborbital investigations?
Yes. Examples listed include investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets.
Can proposals include technology development for future NASA missions?
Yes. The solicitation includes development of new experimental techniques that could be used on future NASA missions, early concept work for future space missions, and development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD objectives.
Are laboratory and sample analysis activities allowed?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly covers laboratory and analytical work on samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data.
Does ROSES 2012 support work to determine atomic or compositional parameters for interpreting measurements?
Yes. It includes determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based measurements.
What is included in scope for Earth science specifically?
The Earth science scope described includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, integrated Earth system model development, and systems that translate Earth science results into societal applications (including applied information systems that make NASA data more usable for decision making).
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels are flexible and vary widely by program element and the scale of work proposed. The solicitation notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused tasks (for example, discrete data analysis projects) and can exceed $1 million per year for large, resource-intensive activities (for example, developing science instrument or experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available for each program element?
For any given program element, NASA may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available.
How many awards will NASA make?
The number of awards can vary by program element and year. The solicitation indicates selections may range from only a few awards to several dozen, depending on program priorities and the quality and volume of proposals received.
What award mechanisms can NASA use under ROSES 2012?
NASA may use multiple award mechanisms depending on the work and the proposing organization, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or interagency or intra-agency transfers.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years.
What is the maximum project duration allowed?
The maximum period of performance is generally five years unless otherwise stated in a particular appendix. Some program elements may specify shorter durations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit institutions may submit proposals.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No. The solicitation states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming configurations.
Are foreign organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, but the solicitation emphasizes NASA's standard policy for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis.
What does "no exchange of funds" mean for non-U.S. participation?
It means NASA funding typically goes only to U.S. institutions, and foreign partners generally participate using their own resources, unless special joint solicitation provisions apply.
Where can applicants find detailed guidance on non-U.S. participation?
The solicitation points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers and the relevant sections describing non-U.S. participation, including cases where a non-U.S. organization proposes work involving U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs are requested for most program elements. The first NOI date listed is March 16, 2012.
Is there a single proposal deadline for ROSES 2012?
No. The timeline is structured around program element-specific due dates rather than a single deadline.
When do proposal due dates begin and end?
Proposal due dates begin May 4, 2012 and extend through March 22, 2013, depending on the program element.
What is the overall closing date and archive date shown for the opportunity?
The overall opportunity shows a closing date of March 31, 2013 and an archive date of April 30, 2013.
Can the ROSES 2012 solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. The solicitation is frequently amended. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the NSPIRES solicitation page and/or subscribe to notifications for updates, amendments, and newly added program elements through February 2013.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is entirely electronic and is handled through NASA's NSPIRES system and, in some cases, through Grants.gov.
Does every applicant organization need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. All proposing organizations must be registered in NSPIRES.
When is Grants.gov used, and what registrations are required?
Organizations that choose to submit through Grants.gov must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES (PIs and team members)?
All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit proposals on behalf of an organization?
Registrations must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who are permitted to submit proposals on behalf of the institution.
How far in advance should organizations start registration and system familiarization?
NASA strongly advises organizations to start registration and become familiar with the submission systems well ahead of relevant due dates to avoid administrative delays.
Where can applicants find the most actionable details for a specific program element?
The solicitation points repeatedly to the ROSES appendices. Each program element appendix provides a summary of key information, technical scope, evaluation factors, and points of contact.
Who should applicants contact with questions about a specific program element?
Program officers listed in the relevant appendices are identified as the primary source for questions about specific program elements.
Who should applicants contact with general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
General questions about ROSES policies and procedures are directed to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202 358 0879).
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