Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH12ZDA001N SMAP
Apply for NNH12ZDA001N SMAP
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2012 The Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission Science Team" 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 Nov 28, 2012 and posted on Nov 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 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 The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Mission Science Team opportunity sits under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2012 solicitation, formally issued as the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH12ZDA001N. In practical terms, this is part of NASA's annual, umbrella-style ROSES call that invites proposals across a wide span of NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities, including Earth Science (where SMAP belongs) as well as Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The solicitation was made available through the NSPIRES website, and it functions as a menu of many program elements described in the ROSES appendices, one of which is focused on supporting the SMAP mission science team and related research.
The core purpose of ROSES 2012 is to fund basic and applied research and technology work that supports NASA space and Earth science objectives. The scope is intentionally broad and can include theory development, numerical modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that help interpret or validate mission observations; and the creation or improvement of techniques and tools that enable current and future missions. The solicitation also highlights opportunities that extend beyond pure analysis, such as development of new experiment techniques suitable for future missions, concepts for future mission investigations, advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions, and laboratory techniques for analyzing returned extraterrestrial samples or terrestrial samples used to verify Earth-observing mission results. It also calls out integrated Earth system model development and applied information systems designed to translate Earth science research data into societal benefits, which is relevant for missions like SMAP that generate data products with strong applications in hydrology, agriculture, weather, hazards, and climate.
Funding levels and project sizes are described as ranging widely depending on the specific program element and the ambition of the proposed work. NASA notes awards can be under $100,000 per year for smaller, tightly scoped tasks such as focused data analysis, and can exceed $1 million per year for larger-scale efforts such as development of science experiment hardware. Across program elements, the total funds available typically range from less than one million dollars to several million dollars, meaning that in some elements only a handful of projects may be selected, while others might support dozens, depending on quality, relevance, and programmatic needs. The expected period of performance is generally four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
On the administrative side, ROSES 2012 allows multiple award mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Which instrument is used depends on the nature of the proposing organization and the requirements of the program element. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under CFDA 43.001 (Science). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which is typical of many NASA research NRAs.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit proposals, and there are no restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, NASA emphasizes a key policy point for international participation: NASA funding is generally provided only to US institutions, and non-US organizations may participate only on a no-exchange-of-funds basis unless specific joint arrangements apply. The solicitation points proposers to the NASA NRA Guidebook for the detailed rules governing foreign participation, including special cases where a non-US organization proposes but includes US personnel who would require NASA support.
The timeline in the ROSES 2012 umbrella solicitation spans much of 2012 into early 2013. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most program elements, with the first NOI date cited as March 16, 2012, and proposal due dates beginning as early as May 4, 2012 and continuing through March 22, 2013 depending on the specific appendix/program element. For the SMAP-labeled posting information included in the source data, the opportunity shows a posted/created date of Nov 28, 2012 and a closing date of Feb 1, 2013, with an archive date of Mar 3, 2013. Because ROSES is structured as many separate program elements under one umbrella, applicants have to pay close attention to the exact appendix instructions and the corresponding due date table entries for the SMAP Science Team element.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. NASA allows submission through NSPIRES and, in some cases, via Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required for all proposers. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must also be registered with Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES. All key participants, including the principal investigator and any co-investigators, must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway. NASA strongly encourages applicants to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the deadline to avoid last-minute access or compliance issues.
Finally, NASA directs applicants to the ROSES appendices for the real program-element specifics, including what the SMAP Mission Science Team effort is seeking, evaluation criteria, required proposal components, and any special constraints. The solicitation also notes that amendments and clarifications may be issued up through February 2013, and applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe for notifications. For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listed point of contact is Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters, with the solicitation also indicating that program-element-specific questions should go to the program officers identified in each appendix's summary of key information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2012 SMAP Mission Science Team (NNH12ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2012 solicitation, issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) under number NNH12ZDA001N. The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Mission Science Team opportunity is one program element within the broader ROSES 2012 umbrella call.
Is SMAP the only topic covered by ROSES 2012?
No. ROSES is an annual, umbrella-style solicitation that spans many program elements across NASA's Science Mission Directorate. It includes Earth Science (where SMAP belongs) as well as Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. SMAP is covered through a specific appendix/program element within ROSES 2012.
Where is the official solicitation posted?
The solicitation was made available through NASA's NSPIRES website. ROSES program elements are described in ROSES appendices, including the appendix relevant to the SMAP Mission Science Team and related research.
What is the purpose of ROSES 2012 funding?
ROSES 2012 is intended to fund basic and applied research and technology work that supports NASA's space and Earth science objectives. The scope is broad and can include both research and enabling technology activities tied to NASA mission priorities.
What kinds of activities are in scope under ROSES 2012?
Based on the solicitation summary provided, ROSES 2012 can support work such as theory development, numerical modeling, analysis of NASA science data, Earth surface observations and field campaigns that aid interpretation or validation of mission observations, and development or improvement of techniques and tools that enable current and future missions.
Does ROSES 2012 support activities beyond data analysis?
Yes. The opportunity description highlights areas beyond analysis, including development of new experiment techniques suitable for future missions, concepts for future mission investigations, advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions, and laboratory techniques for analyzing returned extraterrestrial samples or terrestrial samples used to verify Earth-observing mission results.
Are applied or societally focused Earth science systems included?
Yes. The solicitation calls out integrated Earth system model development and applied information systems intended to translate Earth science research data into societal benefits. This is noted as relevant for missions like SMAP that produce data products with applications in hydrology, agriculture, weather, hazards, and climate.
How much funding is available?
Funding levels vary widely by program element and the ambition of the work. NASA indicates that some awards may be under $100,000 per year for small, tightly scoped tasks (such as focused data analysis), while larger efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
How many awards will be made?
The solicitation notes that total funds available across program elements typically range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. Depending on the specific element, this could mean only a handful of projects are selected in some areas, while others may support dozens. Selections depend on quality, relevance, and programmatic needs.
What is the expected project period of performance?
The expected period of performance is generally four years. Some program elements may allow shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
What funding/award mechanisms can NASA use?
ROSES 2012 allows multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the nature of the proposing organization and the requirements of the specific program element.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
How is this opportunity categorized (CFDA, type)?
The opportunity is described as discretionary and falls under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad. Domestic and foreign entities may submit proposals, including government and private, for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No. The solicitation states there are no restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-US organizations participate, and will NASA fund them?
International participation is addressed with a key policy point: NASA funding is generally provided only to US institutions. Non-US organizations may participate on a no-exchange-of-funds basis unless specific joint arrangements apply. The solicitation points to the NASA NRA Guidebook for detailed rules and special cases.
Where do I find the specific SMAP Mission Science Team requirements?
NASA directs applicants to the ROSES appendices for program-element specifics, including what the SMAP Mission Science Team effort is seeking, evaluation criteria, required proposal components, and any special constraints. The specific appendix for SMAP is the authoritative source for those details.
What are the key dates and deadlines?
ROSES 2012 spans much of 2012 into early 2013. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most program elements, with the first NOI date cited as March 16, 2012. Proposal due dates begin as early as May 4, 2012 and continue through March 22, 2013 depending on the appendix/program element.
What are the dates shown for the SMAP-labeled posting in the source information?
For the SMAP-labeled posting information provided, the opportunity shows a posted/created date of Nov 28, 2012, a closing date of Feb 1, 2013, and an archive date of Mar 3, 2013.
Why are there multiple due dates under ROSES 2012?
ROSES is structured as many separate program elements under one umbrella solicitation. Each appendix/program element can have its own due date(s), so applicants must follow the due date table entry and appendix instructions that apply to the SMAP Mission Science Team element.
How do I submit an application?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. NASA allows submission through NSPIRES and, in some cases, via Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required for all proposers.
If submitting through Grants.gov, do I still need NSPIRES?
Yes. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered with Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES, and NSPIRES registration is required for all proposers.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
All key participants must be individually registered in NSPIRES, including the principal investigator and any co-investigators, regardless of whether the organization submits through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Are there recommendations about when to register or prepare in the submission systems?
Yes. NASA strongly encourages applicants to register and become familiar with NSPIRES (and Grants.gov, if applicable) well before the deadline to avoid last-minute access or compliance problems.
Can the solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. The solicitation notes that amendments and clarifications may be issued up through February 2013. Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe for notifications.
Who do I contact for general ROSES policies and procedures?
The listed point of contact for general ROSES policies and procedures is Dr. Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters.
Who do I contact for SMAP program-element-specific questions?
Program-element-specific questions should be directed to the program officers identified in the relevant appendix's summary of key information.
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