Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH13ZDA001N MFRP
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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 2013 Mars Fundamental Research" 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 Apr 12, 2013 and posted on Apr 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 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 2013 Mars Fundamental Research is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 solicitation (ROSES 2013), released under Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZDA001N by NASA Headquarters. The announcement is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) that invites proposals for basic and applied research and related technology development that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). While this particular listing highlights Mars Fundamental Research, it sits within a much larger umbrella solicitation that spans multiple NASA research programs, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The overall purpose is to fund research that advances scientific understanding and enables future missions, instruments, and data analysis capabilities across NASA's space and Earth science portfolio.
The scope of work covered by ROSES 2013 is intentionally broad and includes many kinds of research activities. Examples specifically called out include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; and the development of experimental techniques that could be used on future space missions. It also supports early mission concept work, advanced technology development relevant to SMD missions, and laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples that help validate space-based observations. Additional areas include determining atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret space data and samples, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support Earth science missions, building integrated Earth system models, and creating applied information systems that translate Earth science data into societal and practical uses. In other words, ROSES 2013 is designed to fund everything from focused data analysis efforts to large-scale hardware or technology projects, as long as they align with the objectives of the relevant program elements described in the solicitation appendices.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the type and scale of the proposed work. The announcement notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrow or limited efforts such as discrete data analysis projects, and can exceed $1 million per year for extensive activities such as developing science experiment hardware. The amount of funding available within each specific program element ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This means some elements may only support a small number of awards, while others may fund dozens of proposals, depending on program priorities and the quality and relevance of submissions.
NASA may issue awards through several different mechanisms, reflecting the diversity of proposers and project types. Depending on organizational status and program needs, selected projects may be funded as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or as interagency or intra-agency transfers. The typical performance period is four years, though some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with an overall maximum of five years mentioned for certain cases.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations are all allowed to submit proposals, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasizes a key policy 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 foreign organizations. The listing also notes that, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and it directs non-U.S. proposers to specific sections of the NASA NRA Guidebook and to any program-specific guidance that may apply, especially in situations where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel requesting NASA support.
The submission process is electronic and routed through NASA's NSPIRES system, with Grants.gov also available as an option for proposal submission. Regardless of which submission pathway is used, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov they must also be registered there. Registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit proposals, and all principal investigators and co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages prospective applicants to begin registration and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute access or compliance problems.
Key dates are presented in the ROSES tables and vary by program element, but the announcement provides several reference points. Notices of Intent (NOIs) are requested for most elements, with an early NOI date cited as March 16, 2013. Proposal due dates begin around May 4, 2013, and vary across the solicitation; the listing also provides an overall closing date for this opportunity of July 2, 2013, with an archive date of August 1, 2013. Because ROSES is frequently amended, applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates, new program elements, or clarifications. NASA also maintains an online archive (with an RSS feed) for amendments and corrections to ROSES 2013.
For applicants trying to find the right fit, the practical takeaway is that the detailed requirements, evaluation focus, and due dates are not defined only by the umbrella ROSES text, but by the specific program element descriptions in the appendices (including the summary of key information and the named program officers). Questions about a particular program element are directed to the individual program officers listed there, while general policy and procedure questions for ROSES can be directed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters, Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is ROSES 2013 Mars Fundamental Research?
ROSES 2013 Mars Fundamental Research is a grant opportunity listed under NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013) solicitation. It is released by NASA Headquarters under Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZDA001N as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA).
2) Is this opportunity only about Mars?
No. While this listing highlights Mars Fundamental Research, it sits within the larger ROSES 2013 umbrella solicitation, which spans multiple NASA research programs across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
3) What is the overall purpose of ROSES 2013?
The purpose is to fund basic and applied research and related technology development that support NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The broader goal is to advance scientific understanding and enable future missions, instruments, and data analysis capabilities across NASA's space and Earth science portfolio.
4) What kinds of work does ROSES 2013 support?
The scope is intentionally broad and can include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rocket platforms; and development of experimental techniques that could be used on future space missions.
5) Does ROSES 2013 support technology development or hardware?
Yes. It can support early mission concept work and advanced technology development relevant to SMD missions. It may also support extensive activities such as developing science experiment hardware.
6) Does the solicitation include laboratory analysis work?
Yes. The scope includes laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples that help validate space-based observations.
7) Are Earth science field campaigns or Earth system modeling included?
Yes. Examples called out include conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support Earth science missions, building integrated Earth system models, and creating applied information systems that translate Earth science data into societal and practical uses.
8) How broad can a proposed project be under ROSES 2013?
Projects can range from focused data analysis efforts to large-scale hardware or technology development projects, as long as they align with the objectives of the relevant program elements described in the solicitation appendices.
9) How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels can vary widely. Awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrow or limited efforts (such as discrete data analysis projects) and can exceed $1 million per year for extensive activities (such as developing science experiment hardware).
10) How much funding is available within each program element?
The amount of funding available within each specific program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This affects how many awards an element may be able to support, depending on priorities and the quality and relevance of submissions.
11) What types of award mechanisms might NASA use?
NASA may issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or as interagency or intra-agency transfers, depending on organizational status and program needs.
12) How long is the typical performance period?
The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations, and an overall maximum of five years is mentioned for certain cases.
13) Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, and for-profit and non-profit organizations are all allowed to submit proposals.
14) Is there a restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No restriction is stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
15) Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but NASA highlights a key 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 foreign organizations.
16) Does NASA generally fund foreign institutions directly?
In general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. proposers are directed to specific sections of the NASA NRA Guidebook and any program-specific guidance, especially when non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel requesting NASA support.
17) How do applicants submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA's NSPIRES system, with Grants.gov also available as an option for proposal submission.
18) Do we need to register in NSPIRES even if we submit through Grants.gov?
Yes. Regardless of the submission pathway, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, organizations must also be registered there.
19) Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
Registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit proposals, and all principal investigators and co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES.
20) What does NASA recommend regarding registration timing?
NASA strongly encourages prospective applicants to begin registration and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute access or compliance problems.
21) Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
NOIs are requested for most program elements. The announcement cites an early NOI date of March 16, 2013, but key dates vary by program element.
22) When are proposals due?
Proposal due dates begin around May 4, 2013 and vary across the solicitation by program element.
23) What are the overall closing and archive dates listed for this opportunity?
The listing provides an overall closing date of July 2, 2013, with an archive date of August 1, 2013.
24) Where do applicants find the specific requirements and due dates for their topic?
Detailed requirements, evaluation focus, and due dates are defined by the specific program element descriptions in the appendices, not only by the umbrella ROSES text.
25) Why should applicants monitor NSPIRES for updates?
ROSES is frequently amended. Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates, new program elements, and clarifications. NASA also maintains an online archive (with an RSS feed) for amendments and corrections to ROSES 2013.
26) Who should we contact with questions about a specific program element?
Questions about a particular program element are directed to the individual program officers listed in the appendices.
27) Who is the general ROSES contact for policy and procedure questions?
General policy and procedure questions for ROSES can be directed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters: Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879).
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