Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH13ZDA001N PMDAP
Apply for NNH13ZDA001N PMDAP
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2013 Planetary Mission Data Analysis Program" 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 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 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 Mission Data Analysis Program (PMDAP) is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2013 solicitation, issued as NASA Research Announcement NNH13ZDA001N. The overall ROSES 2013 call is designed to fund a wide range of basic and applied research and technology activities that support NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Within that larger umbrella, PMDAP focuses on science return from planetary missions by supporting investigators who analyze existing mission data products, develop and apply modeling and theory to interpret those data, and produce publishable results that expand understanding of the Solar System. In practical terms, this program is about extracting new science from data that NASA and partner missions have already collected, rather than building and flying new spacecraft hardware.
The solicitation emphasizes that ROSES covers many research modes beyond data analysis, including theory and modeling, development of techniques and methods for future missions, laboratory analysis related to returned or terrestrial analog samples, field campaigns supporting Earth observations, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that turn research data into societal benefit. For PMDAP specifically, the most relevant slice of that scope is the analysis and interpretation of NASA Science Mission Directorate planetary mission datasets, potentially paired with supporting laboratory work, modeling, or derived parameters needed to make mission observations scientifically meaningful. The common thread is that proposed work should directly advance NASA science goals and produce outcomes that are useful to the broader community, such as peer reviewed publications, improved interpretations, and value added analysis products.
Funding levels and award structure are flexible across ROSES program elements. The announcement notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused efforts such as data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for large, complex activities such as development of science experiment hardware (the latter being more typical of other ROSES elements than PMDAP). The amount of funding available varies by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars, supporting anywhere from a handful to several dozen selections depending on the element goals and the quality and volume of submissions. NASA can make awards using multiple mechanisms, including grants and cooperative agreements (both explicitly listed for this opportunity), as well as contracts and interagency or intraagency transfers when appropriate. The typical performance period is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer durations up to a five year maximum.
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level, with domestic and foreign, government and private, for profit and nonprofit organizations allowed to submit, and no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, the notice clarifies NASA policy for non U.S. participation: collaborations with non U.S. organizations generally must be conducted on a no exchange of funds basis, meaning NASA does not typically provide funding to the non U.S. side. The eligibility language also states that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, with non U.S. organizations directed to consult the NASA NRA Guidebook (including specific sections on proposals involving U.S. personnel where NASA support is requested).
From an applicant workflow standpoint, ROSES 2013 requires electronic submission and is managed through NSPIRES, with an option to submit via Grants.gov for those who prefer that route (while still requiring NSPIRES registration). Organizations must register in NSPIRES and designate authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals, and all principal investigators and co investigators must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission system used. The solicitation requests that teams start registration and system familiarization early to avoid last minute access or authorization problems. Many ROSES elements also request a Notice of Intent, submitted electronically, to help NASA plan for review workload; the first Notice of Intent date mentioned in the ROSES 2013 description is March 16, 2013, with proposal due dates varying by program element and published in ROSES tables and appendices.
Key timeline and posting details included in the opportunity record indicate that the ROSES 2013 solicitation was expected to be available around February 14, 2013 via the NSPIRES solicitations page, while the specific PMDAP listing shows a posted date of August 1, 2013, with an original closing date of October 11, 2013 and a current closing date of October 28, 2013 (and an archive date of November 27, 2013). As with most ROSES elements, applicants are directed to the ROSES appendices for the element specific requirements, due dates, and points of contact, and to the ROSES amendment archive on NASA Science’s website for updates, clarifications, and corrections. General policy and procedure questions for ROSES are routed through the Science Mission Directorate research contact (Max Bernstein is listed in the announcement, along with sara@nasa.gov and a telephone number), while program element questions are handled by the specific program officers identified in the appendices.
Administrative details captured in the source record include the Funding Opportunity Number (NNH13ZDA001N PMDAP), the activity category (science and technology and other research and development), the CFDA number (43.001, Science), and that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. In short, PMDAP under ROSES 2013 is a competitive NASA research funding opportunity aimed at supporting investigators who can deliver new, high impact planetary science results by analyzing and interpreting planetary mission datasets, using the standard ROSES proposal, review, and award framework.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ROSES 2013 Planetary Mission Data Analysis Program (PMDAP)?
PMDAP is a program element within NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2013 solicitation. It supports investigators who will generate new planetary science results by analyzing and interpreting existing planetary mission datasets, often supported by modeling, theory, or related laboratory work needed to make mission observations scientifically meaningful.
What is the parent solicitation for PMDAP?
PMDAP is part of ROSES 2013, issued as a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) with Funding Opportunity Number NNH13ZDA001N.
What is the main purpose of PMDAP funding?
The main purpose is to increase science return from planetary missions by funding work that extracts new knowledge from mission data that NASA and partner missions have already collected. The focus is on producing publishable results and outcomes that advance NASA science goals and are useful to the broader community.
Does PMDAP fund new spacecraft or mission hardware development?
PMDAP is described as being about extracting new science from existing mission data rather than building and flying new spacecraft hardware. While ROSES overall can include large, complex activities (including hardware development) in other program elements, PMDAP itself is centered on data analysis and interpretation of planetary mission datasets.
What types of work are considered within scope for PMDAP?
PMDAP supports analysis and interpretation of NASA Science Mission Directorate planetary mission datasets. Proposals may also include supporting modeling and theory, derived parameters, and potentially supporting laboratory work when needed to interpret mission observations and produce scientifically meaningful results.
What kinds of outcomes does NASA expect from PMDAP projects?
The solicitation emphasizes outcomes such as peer-reviewed publications, improved scientific interpretations of mission observations, and value-added analysis products that directly advance NASA science goals and benefit the broader community.
How does PMDAP fit within the broader ROSES 2013 scope?
ROSES 2013 covers a wide range of research modes across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Beyond data analysis, ROSES can include theory and modeling, technique and method development for future missions, laboratory analysis related to samples, field campaigns, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems. PMDAP is the planetary-mission-focused slice that emphasizes analysis and interpretation of mission datasets.
What award mechanisms can NASA use for this opportunity?
NASA can make awards using multiple mechanisms. For this opportunity, grants and cooperative agreements are explicitly listed, and the broader ROSES framework also allows for contracts and interagency or intraagency transfers when appropriate.
How much funding is available for PMDAP and ROSES awards?
Funding levels are flexible across ROSES elements. The announcement notes awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused efforts such as data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for large, complex activities (more typical of other ROSES elements). The total amount available varies by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards will NASA make under this program?
The number of selections varies by program element and depends on element goals as well as the quality and volume of submissions. The solicitation describes the range as anywhere from a handful to several dozen selections, depending on the specific element.
What is the typical project period of performance?
The typical performance period is four years. Some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity record indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations are allowed to submit. The solicitation also states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Are there restrictions on non-U.S. participation?
Yes. The notice clarifies NASA policy that collaborations with non-U.S. organizations generally must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not typically provide funding to the non-U.S. side. The eligibility language also indicates NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and non-U.S. organizations are directed to consult the NASA NRA Guidebook for applicable requirements and scenarios (including those involving U.S. personnel where NASA support is requested).
Do applicants need to be registered in NSPIRES?
Yes. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES. Organizations must register in NSPIRES and designate authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals. All principal investigators and co-investigators must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov.
How are proposals submitted?
ROSES 2013 requires electronic submission and is managed through NSPIRES. There is also an option to submit via Grants.gov for those who prefer that route, while still requiring NSPIRES registration.
Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
The solicitation advises teams to begin NSPIRES registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute access or authorization problems.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
Many ROSES elements request a Notice of Intent submitted electronically to help NASA plan review workload. The ROSES 2013 description mentions a first Notice of Intent date of March 16, 2013, though due dates can vary by program element and are published in ROSES tables and appendices.
When was the ROSES 2013 solicitation expected to be available?
The opportunity description states the ROSES 2013 solicitation was expected to be available around February 14, 2013 via the NSPIRES solicitations page.
What are the posted and closing dates shown for the PMDAP listing?
The PMDAP listing shows a posted date of August 1, 2013. It lists an original closing date of October 11, 2013 and a current closing date of October 28, 2013, with an archive date of November 27, 2013.
Where do applicants find PMDAP-specific requirements and due dates?
Applicants are directed to the ROSES appendices for element-specific requirements, due dates, and points of contact. The opportunity also points applicants to the ROSES amendment archive on NASA Science's website for updates, clarifications, and corrections.
Where should general questions about ROSES policies and procedures be sent?
General policy and procedure questions for ROSES are routed through the Science Mission Directorate research contact listed in the announcement (Max Bernstein is named, along with an email address and a telephone number).
Who answers questions about the PMDAP program element itself?
Program element questions are handled by the specific program officers identified in the ROSES appendices.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this PMDAP listing?
The opportunity record lists the Funding Opportunity Number as NNH13ZDA001N PMDAP.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit or on teaming arrangements?
The solicitation states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
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