Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH13ZDA001N OBB
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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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry" 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 1, 2013 and posted on Mar 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013) solicitation, Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZDA001N. It sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate research portfolio and invites proposals that support basic and applied research and technology development aligned with NASA Earth Science (and, across the full ROSES umbrella, also Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics). For this particular opportunity area, the emphasis is on advancing ocean biology and biogeochemistry research that contributes to NASA science objectives and makes strong use of NASA-relevant observations, datasets, models, and mission-related capabilities.
The solicitation is broad by design and supports a wide range of activities tied to space and Earth sciences. That includes theory and process studies, numerical modeling and model integration, and analysis of NASA science data. It also covers field and Earth-surface observation efforts that help validate, interpret, or extend satellite observations and other NASA mission data. Beyond traditional research, ROSES 2013 also supports technology and mission-enabling work such as developing and improving measurement techniques for future missions, concept development for future space missions, and the creation of advanced technologies that would feed into NASA science investigations. The announcement also notes laboratory analyses of samples (including terrestrial samples that help verify Earth system science observations) and methods development that improve the interpretation of remotely sensed or mission-derived measurements. Finally, it highlights applied research pathways, including systems for turning Earth science research results into societal benefits and information systems that make NASA Earth science data more usable for decision support.
Funding levels are flexible and depend on the scope of work. Smaller, tightly focused efforts (for example, data analysis projects) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex activities (for example, hardware or major technology development) can exceed $1 million per year. NASA indicates that budgets available within each ROSES program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total, which typically translates into selecting anywhere from a few proposals to several dozen, depending on program priorities and the quality and quantity of proposals received. Awards may be issued through several mechanisms, including grants and cooperative agreements (and in some cases contracts or interagency transfers), with the instrument choice depending on the nature of the work and the proposing organization.
Most awards are expected to run about four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer periods, with an overall maximum period of performance generally capped at five years. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The CFDA listing provided is 43.001 (Science), and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type: government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign institutions may apply, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, there are important constraints for non-U.S. participation. NASA funding is generally limited to U.S. institutions, and when non-U.S. organizations participate, NASA policy typically requires that the work be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis. The announcement points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules that affect foreign organizations and collaborations that involve U.S. personnel requesting NASA support.
Applications are submitted electronically, and the operational backbone for submission is NSPIRES (the NASA proposal system), with Grants.gov also available as a submission route in some cases. Registration is not optional: organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov they must be registered there as well, in addition to NSPIRES. The registration has to identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the proposal, and all investigators and participants (including co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission method. The solicitation encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute compliance problems.
Key dates provided for this ROSES 2013 posting include a Posted Date of March 1, 2013, with an Original and Current Closing Date of May 30, 2013, and an Archive Date of June 29, 2013. The broader ROSES text also notes that Notices of Intent are requested for many program elements and that due dates vary by appendix and are listed in ROSES tables; in practice, applicants are expected to follow the specific instructions and deadlines for the relevant appendix/program element associated with Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry. The full solicitation and any amendments are accessed through NSPIRES, and NASA also maintains an amendments and clarifications archive page for ROSES 2013 updates.
For questions, the announcement directs program-specific inquiries to the relevant Program Officers listed in the appendix materials for each program element, while general ROSES policy and procedure questions are routed to Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-0879).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is ROSES 2013 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry?
ROSES 2013 Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013) solicitation. It is part of NASA's Science Mission Directorate research portfolio and invites proposals that advance ocean biology and biogeochemistry research aligned with NASA Earth Science objectives.
What is the official funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH13ZDA001N.
What types of work does this opportunity support?
The opportunity is broad and supports basic and applied research as well as technology development. Supported activities include theory and process studies, numerical modeling and model integration, analysis of NASA science data, and work that advances NASA-relevant ocean biology and biogeochemistry.
Does the solicitation support projects that use NASA observations, datasets, or models?
Yes. A central emphasis is on strong use of NASA-relevant observations, datasets, models, and mission-related capabilities.
Are field studies or Earth-surface observations allowed?
Yes. The solicitation includes field and Earth-surface observation efforts when they help validate, interpret, or extend satellite observations and other NASA mission data.
Is laboratory analysis of samples an eligible activity?
Yes. The announcement notes laboratory analyses of samples, including terrestrial samples used to verify Earth system science observations.
Does ROSES 2013 support methods development related to remote sensing?
Yes. It highlights methods development that improves the interpretation of remotely sensed or mission-derived measurements.
Can proposals include technology development or mission-enabling work?
Yes. ROSES 2013 supports technology and mission-enabling work such as developing and improving measurement techniques for future missions, concept development for future space missions, and creation of advanced technologies that feed into NASA science investigations.
Does the opportunity include applied research or decision-support activities?
Yes. The solicitation highlights applied research pathways, including systems for translating Earth science research results into societal benefits and information systems that make NASA Earth science data more usable for decision support.
How much funding is available for a project?
Funding levels are flexible and depend on scope. Smaller efforts (such as tightly focused data analysis) may be under $100,000 per year, while large and complex activities (such as major technology development or hardware work) can exceed $1 million per year.
How large are the program element budgets within ROSES?
NASA indicates that budgets within each ROSES program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars total, which often corresponds to selecting from a few proposals to several dozen depending on priorities and proposal pressure.
What award mechanisms may NASA use?
Awards may be issued through grants and cooperative agreements, and in some cases contracts or interagency transfers. The specific instrument depends on the nature of the work and the proposing organization.
How long is the typical project period?
Most awards are expected to run about four years.
Is there a maximum period of performance?
Yes. The overall maximum period of performance is generally capped at five years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer periods within that general cap.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the CFDA number and activity category listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 43.001 (Science), and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad: government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign institutions may apply.
Are there restrictions on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No specific restriction is stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and will NASA fund them?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate, but there are important constraints. NASA funding is generally limited to U.S. institutions, and when non-U.S. organizations participate, NASA policy typically requires the work to be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis.
Where can applicants find detailed rules affecting foreign participation and collaborations?
The announcement points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, especially for foreign organizations and collaborations involving U.S. personnel requesting NASA support.
How are proposals submitted?
Applications are submitted electronically. NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) is the operational backbone for submission, and Grants.gov may also be available as a submission route in some cases.
Is NSPIRES registration required?
Yes. Organizations must be registered in NSPIRES.
If submitting via Grants.gov, what registrations are required?
If submitting through Grants.gov, organizations must be registered in Grants.gov as well as NSPIRES.
Do investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES registration?
Yes. All investigators and participants, including co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission method.
Who must be identified to submit the proposal?
Registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the proposal.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the closing and archive dates?
The posted date is March 1, 2013. The original and current closing date is May 30, 2013. The archive date is June 29, 2013.
Are Notices of Intent required?
Notices of Intent are requested for many ROSES program elements. Due dates vary by appendix and are listed in ROSES tables, so applicants are expected to follow the instructions and deadlines for the specific appendix/program element tied to Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry.
Where do applicants access the full solicitation and amendments?
The full solicitation and any amendments are accessed through NSPIRES. NASA also maintains an amendments and clarifications archive page for ROSES 2013 updates.
Who should be contacted for program-specific questions?
Program-specific inquiries should be directed to the relevant Program Officers listed in the appendix materials for each program element.
Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy and procedure questions?
General ROSES policy and procedure questions are routed to Max Bernstein at NASA Headquarters (email: sara@nasa.gov; phone: 202-358-0879).
Is this opportunity limited only to Earth Science?
This specific opportunity area emphasizes NASA Earth Science. The broader ROSES 2013 umbrella spans additional NASA science areas, including Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
What is the main scientific emphasis for the Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry element?
The emphasis is on advancing ocean biology and biogeochemistry research that contributes to NASA science objectives and leverages NASA-relevant observations, datasets, models, and mission-related capabilities.
Why does the solicitation encourage early registration and system familiarization?
Because proposal submission is electronic and requires NSPIRES registration (and sometimes Grants.gov registration), applicants are encouraged to start early to avoid last-minute compliance issues.
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