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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 Remote Sensing of Water Quality" 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 May 18, 2012 and posted on May 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 Remote Sensing of Water Quality is a funding opportunity released under NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 announcement (ROSES 2012), identified as NNH12ZDA001N (with this specific listing tagged as "WATER"). The program sits within NASA Science Mission Directorate research priorities and is meant to support both basic and applied research and technology development that advances NASA Earth and space science goals. Although the title highlights remote sensing of water quality, it is part of a wide umbrella solicitation that spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, and it funds work that contributes to one or more of those program areas through clearly defined program elements described in the ROSES appendices.
The scope of work NASA is looking for is broad and includes activities such as theory development, numerical modeling, and analysis of NASA science data, along with the planning and execution of investigations using platforms like aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets. It also covers development of new measurement and experiment techniques that could be flown on future NASA missions, conceptual studies for future missions, and advanced technology development relevant to those missions. In addition, the solicitation supports laboratory methods and analysis related to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret observations from NASA Earth system missions. For Earth-focused topics like water quality, the announcement explicitly supports Earth surface observations and field campaigns, the development of integrated Earth system models, and applied work that turns Earth science data into information products and systems that can be used for societal needs and decision support.
Funding levels vary substantially depending on the nature and ambition of the proposed effort. NASA describes awards ranging from under $100,000 per year for tightly focused tasks such as data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for large, complex efforts such as developing science experiment hardware. The total amount available is not presented as one single pool; instead, it depends on the specific program element, with budgets per element ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars. That structure means that, depending on the element and proposal quality, NASA might select only a handful of awards or several dozen.
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments, including grants and cooperative agreements (and in some cases contracts or inter- and intra-agency transfers), with the instrument choice tied to the proposing organization type and the specific program requirements. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum of five years.
Eligibility is intentionally broad in terms of organization types. Government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign organizations can submit proposals, and there is no restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA notes an important constraint for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to those non-U.S. entities. The listing also emphasizes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, with special guidance available for exceptions and collaborative structures involving foreign partners.
The operational timeline for this specific funding listing shows it was posted on May 18, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2012, and an archive date of September 21, 2012. Across ROSES 2012 as a whole, proposal due dates began May 4, 2012 and extended through March 22, 2013, reflecting that different program elements had different deadlines. NASA also requested Notices of Intent for many elements, with the earliest NOI date given as March 16, 2012, which served as an early signal of planned submissions even though proposals themselves were submitted later.
Submission is electronic and is handled through NSPIRES and, in some cases, Grants.gov. NSPIRES registration is mandatory for every organization intending to propose, and Grants.gov registration is additionally required if an organization chooses that submission path. NASA also requires that the submitting official be an authorized organizational representative, and that all named personnel, including principal investigators and co-investigators, be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov. NASA strongly encourages applicants to start registrations early and become familiar with the submission systems well before deadlines to avoid last-minute compliance or technical issues.
Administrative and program guidance is organized primarily in the ROSES appendices, where the detailed requirements, evaluation information, and program officer contacts for each program element are provided, along with the official tables listing element-specific due dates. NASA also points applicants to online resources for tracking amendments, clarifications, and corrections to ROSES 2012, including an archive and RSS feed, because ROSES solicitations are often updated during their open period. For general policy and procedure questions, the announcement points to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-0879) as a central point of contact, while element-specific scientific questions are directed to the relevant program officers listed in the appendices.
In short, this opportunity offered funding for research and technology that supports NASA science goals, with the "Remote Sensing of Water Quality" topic positioned inside a large, multi-disciplinary ROSES 2012 framework. It could support anything from water-quality algorithm development and satellite or airborne data analysis to field validation campaigns, modeling, and applied information systems, provided the work aligned with the objectives and requirements of the relevant ROSES program element and met NASA submission and eligibility rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is ROSES 2012 "Remote Sensing of Water Quality" (WATER)?
It is a funding opportunity released by NASA Headquarters under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 (ROSES 2012) announcement. The overall ROSES 2012 solicitation is identified as NNH12ZDA001N, and this specific listing is tagged as "WATER" for Remote Sensing of Water Quality.
Is this opportunity limited only to water quality research?
No. While the specific listing highlights remote sensing of water quality, it sits inside the much larger ROSES 2012 umbrella solicitation, which spans Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Funding is tied to specific ROSES program elements described in the ROSES appendices.
What is the purpose of this NASA funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support basic and applied research and technology development that advances NASA Earth and space science goals within the Science Mission Directorate research priorities, as defined by the applicable ROSES program elements.
What types of work does ROSES 2012 support?
The scope is broad and includes theory development, numerical modeling, analysis of NASA science data, and planning and execution of investigations using platforms such as aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets.
Does this solicitation support technology development, or only research?
It supports both research and technology development. Examples include developing new measurement and experiment techniques that could be flown on future NASA missions, conceptual studies for future missions, and advanced technology development relevant to those missions.
Are field campaigns and Earth surface observations supported for Earth-focused topics like water quality?
Yes. For Earth-focused topics, the announcement explicitly supports Earth surface observations and field campaigns, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied work that turns Earth science data into information products and systems that can be used for societal needs and decision support.
Does the opportunity include laboratory work?
Yes. It supports laboratory methods and analysis related to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret observations from NASA Earth system missions.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary widely based on the nature and ambition of the proposed effort. NASA describes awards ranging from under $100,000 per year for focused tasks such as data analysis, up to more than $1 million per year for large, complex efforts such as developing science experiment hardware.
Is there one total funding pool for the entire ROSES 2012 solicitation?
No. NASA does not present the total as a single pool for all of ROSES 2012. Funding depends on the specific program element, with budgets per element ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards might NASA make?
It depends on the element and proposal quality. Because element budgets vary, NASA may select only a handful of awards for some elements or several dozen for others.
What legal instrument will NASA use for awards?
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments, including grants and cooperative agreements. In some cases, contracts or inter- and intra-agency transfers may be used. The instrument depends on the proposing organization type and the specific program requirements.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign organizations can submit proposals.
Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No. The listing states there is no restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but with an important constraint: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to those non-U.S. entities.
Does NASA generally provide funding to foreign institutions?
In general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. The opportunity notes that special guidance is available for exceptions and for collaborative structures involving foreign partners, and it emphasizes the no-exchange-of-funds approach for non-U.S. organizations.
What registration is required to submit a proposal?
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES. NSPIRES registration is mandatory for every organization intending to propose.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and handled through NSPIRES and, in some cases, Grants.gov.
Is Grants.gov registration required?
Grants.gov registration is additionally required if an organization chooses the Grants.gov submission path. NSPIRES registration remains mandatory.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
All named personnel must be registered in NSPIRES, including principal investigators and co-investigators, regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of the organization?
NASA requires that the submitting official be an authorized organizational representative.
What are the key dates for this specific WATER listing?
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2012. The original and current closing date is August 22, 2012. The archive date is September 21, 2012.
Do all ROSES 2012 program elements have the same deadline?
No. Across ROSES 2012, proposal due dates began May 4, 2012 and extended through March 22, 2013, reflecting different deadlines for different program elements.
Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NASA requested Notices of Intent for many elements. The earliest NOI date provided is March 16, 2012, and NOIs served as an early signal of planned submissions even though proposals were submitted later.
Where can applicants find the detailed requirements and program element information?
Administrative and program guidance is organized primarily in the ROSES appendices. These include detailed requirements, evaluation information, program officer contacts for each program element, and official tables listing element-specific due dates.
How can applicants track amendments or updates to ROSES 2012?
NASA points applicants to online resources for tracking amendments, clarifications, and corrections to ROSES 2012, including an archive and an RSS feed, because ROSES solicitations are often updated during their open period.
Who should be contacted for general policy or procedure questions?
For general policy and procedure questions, the announcement points to Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-0879).
Who should be contacted for scientific or element-specific questions?
Element-specific scientific questions are directed to the relevant program officers listed in the ROSES appendices for the specific program element.
What kinds of water-quality related projects could fit under this opportunity?
Examples mentioned as potentially supported (when aligned to the relevant ROSES program element) include water-quality algorithm development, satellite or airborne data analysis, field validation campaigns, modeling, and applied information systems that turn Earth science data into decision-support products.
What determines whether a proposal is in scope?
A proposal must align with the objectives and requirements of the relevant ROSES program element as described in the ROSES appendices, and it must meet NASA submission and eligibility rules (including registration and submission requirements).
What should applicants do to avoid last-minute submission problems?
NASA strongly encourages applicants to start registrations early and become familiar with NSPIRES (and Grants.gov if used) well before deadlines to avoid last-minute compliance or technical issues.
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