Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH13ZDA001N OVWST
Apply for NNH13ZDA001N OVWST
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2013 Ocean Vector Winds 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 Oct 18, 2013 and posted on Aug 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 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 Vector Winds Science Team (Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZDA001N, labeled OVWST) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity issued under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013) NASA Research Announcement. In practical terms, it is one program element within the larger ROSES umbrella, which solicits proposals for basic and applied research and technology that support NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities. While ROSES spans multiple NASA research programs (Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics), this specific listing highlights an ocean vector winds science team focus within the Earth science arena, meaning proposals are expected to contribute to the science, data analysis, modeling, validation, applications, or enabling methods connected to ocean surface wind vector observations and their use in Earth system science.
The announcement frames a very broad scope of allowable work across ROSES, which can include theory, numerical modeling, algorithm and data analysis using NASA science data, and research using platforms such as aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets. It also allows proposals aimed at developing or improving experimental techniques and methods suitable for future NASA missions, developing new mission concepts, advancing technologies relevant to NASA missions, and conducting laboratory analysis techniques for samples (including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate Earth-observing missions). In the Earth science context, it explicitly includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, integrated Earth system model development, and projects that translate Earth science results into societal benefit through applied information systems. For an Ocean Vector Winds Science Team effort, the most natural fit within this menu of activities would be work that strengthens the quality, interpretation, and use of ocean vector wind measurements (for example, improving retrievals, uncertainty characterization, cross-validation with field data, assimilation into models, and downstream applications), although the precise expectations would be defined in the relevant ROSES appendix for that program element.
Funding and award structure are designed to accommodate both small, focused studies and large, multi-year efforts. Typical budgets can range from under $100,000 per year for limited-scope projects such as targeted data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for extensive activities such as building science hardware or other major developments. The total funding available varies by program element, from less than one million dollars to several million dollars, and NASA may select anywhere from a handful to dozens of proposals depending on program goals and the number of high-quality submissions. Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization type and NASA program requirements. The typical period of performance is four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer durations up to a five-year maximum.
Eligibility is intentionally broad in terms of organizational type: domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements an organization may use. That said, the notice emphasizes NASA policy for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, and proposers are directed to the NASA NRA Guidebook (including Appendix B and other cited sections) for specific instructions, especially in cases where a non-U.S. proposal includes U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested. The listing also notes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions, with the no-exchange-of-funds policy governing most foreign institutional participation unless special program guidance applies.
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA systems. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and NASA requires organizations to be registered in NSPIRES; organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES. All principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission system is used. The announcement encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute submission problems. Many ROSES elements request an electronic Notice of Intent (NOI) ahead of the full proposal, with the first NOI due date in the ROSES cycle identified as March 16, 2013, and proposal due dates beginning May 4, 2013 (the text also references continuing through March 22, 2013, reflecting the staggered, element-by-element schedule typical of ROSES). For this OVWST listing as posted on Grants.gov, key administrative dates shown include a posted date of August 16, 2013, an original closing date of October 31, 2013, and a current closing date of November 15, 2013, with an archive date of December 15, 2013; these dates reflect the listing lifecycle for this specific opportunity entry.
Applicants are directed to rely on the ROSES appendices for the definitive description of the solicited work, program-specific requirements, evaluation factors, and the exact due dates for that element (with due dates summarized in ROSES Tables 2 and 3). NASA also notes that amendments and clarifications may be issued, and encourages proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications; an amendments archive (and RSS feed) is maintained on NASA’s ROSES 2013 web page. For questions, the opportunity identifies a central ROSES contact for general policies and procedures: Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters (sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879), while element-specific questions are typically handled by the program officers listed in the relevant appendix section.
FAQs: ROSES 2013 Ocean Vector Winds Science Team (OVWST)
What is the ROSES 2013 Ocean Vector Winds Science Team (OVWST) opportunity?
OVWST (Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZDA001N, labeled OVWST) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 (ROSES 2013) NASA Research Announcement. It is one program element within ROSES, focused on an Ocean Vector Winds science team within NASA's Earth science arena.
How does OVWST relate to ROSES 2013?
ROSES 2013 is an umbrella solicitation spanning multiple NASA research programs (Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics). OVWST is a specific listing within that umbrella and is associated with Earth science, particularly research tied to ocean surface wind vector observations and their use in Earth system science.
What kinds of projects are in scope for this opportunity?
The ROSES announcement allows a broad range of work, including theory, numerical modeling, algorithm development, and data analysis using NASA science data. It also includes research using aircraft, balloons, suborbital rockets, and commercial reusable rockets, as well as projects to develop or improve experimental techniques and methods for future NASA missions, develop new mission concepts, and advance mission-relevant technologies.
What kinds of projects would be the most natural fit for an Ocean Vector Winds Science Team?
Based on the focus described, projects most naturally aligned with OVWST would strengthen the quality, interpretation, and use of ocean vector wind measurements. Examples mentioned or implied include improving retrievals, characterizing uncertainty, cross-validation with field data, assimilation into models, and downstream applications. The definitive expectations for OVWST would be described in the relevant ROSES appendix for this program element.
Does the opportunity support Earth surface observations and field campaigns?
Yes. In the Earth science context, the ROSES scope explicitly includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions.
Does ROSES 2013 include applied projects that translate science results into societal benefits?
Yes. The ROSES Earth science scope includes projects that translate Earth science results into societal benefit through applied information systems.
Are laboratory analysis techniques included in the allowable scope?
Yes. The broader ROSES scope includes conducting laboratory analysis techniques for samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate Earth-observing missions.
Where are the official, program-element-specific requirements defined?
Applicants are directed to rely on the ROSES appendices for the definitive description of the solicited work, program-specific requirements, evaluation factors, and the exact due dates for each program element. Due dates are summarized in ROSES Tables 2 and 3.
How much funding is available and what size awards are typical?
The opportunity is designed to accommodate a wide range of project sizes. Typical budgets can range from under $100,000 per year for limited-scope projects (such as targeted data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for extensive activities (such as building science hardware or other major developments). Total funding available varies by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many proposals might NASA select?
NASA may select anywhere from a handful to dozens of proposals depending on program goals and the number of high-quality submissions.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- and intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization type and NASA program requirements.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer durations up to a five-year maximum.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad: domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals.
Are there limits on the number of proposals an organization can submit or on teaming arrangements?
No specific restriction is stated on the number of proposals or on teaming arrangements an organization may use.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and will NASA provide funding to them?
The notice emphasizes NASA policy for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. In general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions, with the no-exchange-of-funds policy governing most foreign institutional participation unless special program guidance applies.
What if a non-U.S. proposal includes U.S. personnel and requests NASA funding for them?
The opportunity directs proposers to the NASA NRA Guidebook (including Appendix B and other cited sections) for specific instructions, especially for cases where a non-U.S. proposal includes U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
What systems are used to submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA systems. The opportunity notes NSPIRES and also addresses submissions through Grants.gov (with additional registration requirements in that case).
Who must submit the proposal?
Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative.
What registrations are required in NSPIRES?
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES. All principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission system is used.
If submitting via Grants.gov, what registrations are required?
Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
Does ROSES require a Notice of Intent (NOI)?
Many ROSES elements request an electronic Notice of Intent ahead of the full proposal. The first NOI due date in the ROSES cycle is identified as March 16, 2013. Applicants are instructed to consult the relevant appendix and ROSES tables for element-specific requirements and dates.
What are the proposal due dates mentioned in the announcement?
The ROSES text notes proposal due dates beginning May 4, 2013, with references to a staggered, element-by-element schedule. For the OVWST listing as posted on Grants.gov, the administrative dates shown include a posted date of August 16, 2013, an original closing date of October 31, 2013, a current closing date of November 15, 2013, and an archive date of December 15, 2013.
Which dates should applicants treat as definitive?
Applicants are told to rely on the ROSES appendices (and ROSES Tables 2 and 3) for the definitive due dates and element-specific requirements, since ROSES uses staggered schedules and may issue amendments and clarifications.
Can the opportunity be amended after posting?
Yes. NASA notes that amendments and clarifications may be issued and encourages proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications. An amendments archive (and RSS feed) is maintained on NASA's ROSES 2013 web page.
What is the best way to avoid last-minute submission problems?
The announcement encourages applicants to start registration and system familiarization early, since NSPIRES (and Grants.gov, if used) registration and submission steps can take time.
Who is the contact for general ROSES policies and procedures?
The opportunity identifies Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, as the central ROSES contact for general policies and procedures: sara@nasa.gov, 202-358-0879.
Who should applicants contact for element-specific questions?
Element-specific questions are typically handled by the program officers listed in the relevant ROSES appendix section for that program element.
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