Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH13ZDA001N PGG
Apply for NNH13ZDA001N PGG
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2013 Planetary Geology and Geophysics" 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 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 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 Planetary Geology and Geophysics (PGG) is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 solicitation, issued as NASA Research Announcement NNH13ZDA001N. The opportunity is designed to fund research and technology work that supports NASA Science Mission Directorate goals across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with the PGG element focusing on topics relevant to planetary geology and geophysics. In practical terms, it is a competitive call for proposals covering both basic and applied research that can advance understanding of planetary surfaces and interiors, improve interpretation of mission data, and help mature concepts and tools needed for future investigations.
The solicitation emphasizes a wide range of eligible activities, from classic research (theory, modeling, and analysis of existing science data) to more mission-enabling efforts. Examples of the types of work NASA highlights include modeling and analysis of SMD science data; development of experimental techniques suitable for future missions; early-stage concepts for future missions; advanced technologies relevant to SMD objectives; laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft (and terrestrial analog samples that help validate mission observations); measurement or refinement of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret spacecraft data and returned samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD science; and development of systems and tools that translate research data into useful applications. While this particular listing is for Planetary Geology and Geophysics, it sits within that larger ROSES structure, meaning proposers are expected to align their work to the specific program element requirements described in the ROSES appendices.
Funding levels are flexible and scale with the scope of work. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis, and can exceed $1 million per year for large, complex efforts such as building or developing science hardware. The total funding available varies by program element, generally ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on the goals of that element and the quality of submissions. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this opportunity.
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments depending on the proposer and the work involved, including grants and cooperative agreements (and in some cases contracts or inter- or intra-agency transfers). The expected period of performance is typically four years, although some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type: government or private, for-profit or nonprofit, domestic or foreign, and NASA does not restrict the number of proposals an organization may submit or the teaming arrangements it may use. That said, the solicitation also reflects NASA policy that, in general, NASA funds U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically handled on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. Non-U.S. participants are directed to consult the NASA NRA Guidebook (including Appendix B and other cited sections) for detailed rules, especially for cases where a non-U.S. organization proposes involvement of U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
The administrative process runs through NASA electronic proposal systems. Proposals must be submitted electronically either through NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or via Grants.gov, but all parties involved still need NSPIRES registration. Each submitting organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting through Grants.gov the organization must also be registered there. Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative identified in the registration records, and all investigators (including co-investigators and other participants) must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages organizations to complete registration and familiarize themselves with the systems well before the relevant deadlines.
Key dates for this PGG listing show a posted date of April 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 14, 2013, and an archive date of July 14, 2013. Across ROSES 2013 more generally, NASA requested Notices of Intent for many program elements (with early NOI timing cited in the announcement) and used a schedule of element-specific proposal due dates presented in ROSES tables and appendices. The full technical and programmatic requirements, including what NASA is specifically looking for within Planetary Geology and Geophysics, are contained in the ROSES 2013 appendices and any subsequent amendments posted to the ROSES web archive.
For updates, amendments, and clarifications, proposers are directed to monitor NSPIRES and/or subscribe to the notification service, and to consult the ROSES 2013 web archive for official changes. Program-element-specific questions are meant to go to the program officers listed in the appendices, while general ROSES policy and procedure questions are directed to the ROSES point of contact at NASA Headquarters (Max Bernstein, Science Mission Directorate), using the provided email and phone information in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2013 Planetary Geology and Geophysics (PGG)
What is the ROSES 2013 Planetary Geology and Geophysics (PGG) opportunity?
It is a competitive NASA Research Announcement (NRA) funding opportunity under Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2013, issued as NRA NNH13ZDA001N. The Planetary Geology and Geophysics (PGG) element focuses on research and technology work relevant to planetary geology and geophysics, within NASA's broader Science Mission Directorate (SMD) goals.
How does PGG fit within ROSES 2013 and NASA SMD?
PGG is one program element inside the larger ROSES 2013 solicitation. ROSES supports SMD goals across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Even though this listing is specifically for PGG, proposals are expected to follow ROSES rules and align with the specific requirements described in the ROSES appendices for the PGG program element.
What kinds of projects is NASA looking to fund under PGG?
The opportunity covers a wide range of activities including both basic and applied work that can:
- Advance understanding of planetary surfaces and interiors
- Improve interpretation of mission data
- Mature concepts and tools needed for future investigations
What are examples of eligible activities mentioned in the solicitation?
NASA highlights eligible efforts such as:
- Modeling and analysis of SMD science data
- Development of experimental techniques suitable for future missions
- Early-stage concepts for future missions
- Advanced technologies relevant to SMD objectives
- Laboratory analysis techniques for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft
- Laboratory analysis of terrestrial analog samples used to validate mission observations
- Measurement or refinement of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret spacecraft data and returned samples
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD science
- Development of systems and tools that translate research data into useful applications
Is PGG limited to data analysis and traditional research only?
No. While classic research (theory, modeling, and analysis of existing science data) is included, NASA also emphasizes mission-enabling efforts such as technology development, experimental techniques, and other activities that support future investigations.
Where are the detailed technical requirements for PGG described?
The detailed technical and programmatic requirements for Planetary Geology and Geophysics are contained in the ROSES 2013 appendices, along with any amendments posted to the ROSES web archive. The listing indicates that proposers should rely on those appendices for what NASA is specifically looking for within PGG.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels are flexible and scale with the scope of work. NASA notes that awards can be:
- Under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis
- More than $1 million per year for large, complex efforts such as building or developing science hardware
How much total funding is available for the program element?
The total funding available varies by program element and generally ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars. Because of this, NASA may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals, depending on the program element goals and the quality of submissions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments depending on the proposer and the work involved. The listing notes NASA may use:
- Grants
- Cooperative agreements
- In some cases, contracts
- Inter- or intra-agency transfers
What is the typical period of performance?
The expected period of performance is typically four years. Some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad. The solicitation states organizations may be:
- Government or private
- For-profit or nonprofit
- Domestic or foreign
Are there limits on how many proposals an organization can submit?
No. NASA does not restrict the number of proposals an organization may submit, and it does not restrict the teaming arrangements an organization may use.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
The listing notes that while eligibility includes foreign organizations, NASA policy generally funds U.S. institutions. Participation by non-U.S. organizations is typically handled on a no-exchange-of-funds basis.
Where can non-U.S. participants find the rules that apply to them?
Non-U.S. participants are directed to consult the NASA NRA Guidebook, including Appendix B and other cited sections, for detailed rules. This is especially important in cases where a non-U.S. organization proposes involvement of U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
How do proposals need to be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically through either:
- NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System), or
- Grants.gov
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. The listing states that even if submitting through Grants.gov, all parties involved still need NSPIRES registration.
What registrations are required for the submitting organization?
Each submitting organization must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered there.
Who is allowed to submit the proposal on behalf of an organization?
Submissions must be made by an authorized organizational representative identified in the registration records.
Do individual investigators need to register anywhere?
Yes. The listing states that all investigators (including co-investigators and other participants) must be registered in NSPIRES.
Does NASA provide any advice about registration timing?
Yes. NASA strongly encourages organizations to complete registration and become familiar with the electronic systems well before the relevant deadlines.
What are the key dates for this PGG listing?
- Posted date: April 19, 2013
- Closing date (original and current): June 14, 2013
- Archive date: July 14, 2013
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
The listing notes that across ROSES 2013, NASA requested Notices of Intent for many program elements and used element-specific due dates shown in ROSES tables and appendices. Specific NOI expectations for PGG are tied to the ROSES schedules and appendices.
Where can applicants find proposal due dates and schedules?
ROSES 2013 used element-specific proposal due dates presented in ROSES tables and appendices. The listing indicates that proposers should consult those ROSES materials for the official schedule details.
Where should applicants look for updates, amendments, and clarifications?
Proposers are directed to monitor NSPIRES and/or subscribe to the notification service, and to consult the ROSES 2013 web archive for official amendments, updates, and clarifications.
Who should be contacted with program-element-specific questions?
Program-element-specific questions should be directed to the program officers listed in the ROSES appendices.
Who should be contacted with general ROSES policy or procedure questions?
General ROSES policy and procedure questions are directed to the ROSES point of contact at NASA Headquarters: Max Bernstein, Science Mission Directorate, using the email and phone information provided in the announcement.
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