Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZDA001N ACLS
Apply for NNH14ZDA001N ACLS
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2014 Atmospheric Composition Laboratory 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 May 15, 2014 and posted on May 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2014. (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 2014 Atmospheric Composition Laboratory Research (funding opportunity number NNH14ZDA001N, often abbreviated as ACLS within ROSES) is a NASA Headquarters solicitation under the agencywide ROSES 2014 NASA Research Announcement. It is designed to support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) priorities by funding both basic and applied research that strengthens NASA space and Earth science missions. In practice, this opportunity targets work that improves how atmospheric composition is measured, interpreted, and used, while fitting into the broader ROSES umbrella that includes theory, modeling, laboratory studies, field work, instrument and technique development, and analysis of NASA mission data.
The scope is intentionally broad and can include, among other areas, laboratory research that helps interpret remote sensing and in situ observations, studies that determine key atomic or molecular parameters needed to analyze space-based or airborne data, and the development or refinement of experimental methods relevant to future SMD missions. ROSES also explicitly encompasses work tied to aircraft campaigns, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital platforms, along with efforts that advance mission concepts and technologies. While ACLS is focused on atmospheric composition laboratory research, the ROSES framework makes clear that NASA is also interested in connected efforts like Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support mission science, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits.
Funding levels vary widely depending on what is being proposed. NASA notes that small, focused projects (such as targeted data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts (such as developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year. The total amount available depends on the specific ROSES program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA may select anywhere from a small handful to several dozen proposals depending on program goals and the quality and quantity of submissions.
Awards can be issued through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency or intra-agency transfers, with the mechanism chosen based on the proposing organization and the program’s needs. The typical performance period is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer timelines, up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broadly open in terms of organizational type: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit institutions can all submit proposals, and there are no stated limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasizes an important constraint for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must generally be done on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, and non-U.S. proposers are directed to follow specific instructions in NASA’s Guidebook for Proposers for cases involving U.S. personnel support requests or joint solicitations.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization, either through NSPIRES (NASA’s proposal system) or Grants.gov. Registration in NSPIRES is required for all proposing organizations, and if submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in both systems. In addition, all principal investigators and any other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of where the proposal is ultimately submitted. NASA strongly advises prospective applicants to complete registrations early and to familiarize themselves with the submission systems before deadlines.
This particular posting lists a posted date of May 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2014, and an archive date of September 13, 2014. Because ROSES is structured as a collection of program elements with different due dates and topical areas, NASA points applicants to the ROSES 2014 Tables 2 and 3 for the specific calls, deadlines, and links, and encourages researchers to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to notifications) for amendments and new elements through February 2015. For questions, NASA directs general ROSES policy and procedure inquiries to Max Bernstein (SMD Lead for Research) via sara@nasa.gov, while element-specific questions are handled by the program officers listed in the appendices for each program element.
Key administrative details included in the announcement are that it is categorized as a discretionary opportunity in science and technology / other R&D, with CFDA number 43.001 (Science), and it does not require cost sharing or matching.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ROSES 2014 Atmospheric Composition Laboratory Research opportunity (ACLS)?
ROSES 2014 Atmospheric Composition Laboratory Research (often referred to as ACLS) is a NASA Headquarters solicitation under the agencywide ROSES 2014 NASA Research Announcement (funding opportunity number NNH14ZDA001N). It is intended to support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) priorities by funding research that strengthens NASA space and Earth science missions, with a focus on atmospheric composition laboratory research.
What does ACLS aim to support?
ACLS targets work that improves how atmospheric composition is measured, interpreted, and used. Within the broader ROSES framework, it can support basic and applied research that contributes to NASA mission science through theory, modeling, laboratory studies, field work, instrument and technique development, and analysis of NASA mission data.
How broad is the scope of research allowed under this opportunity?
The scope is intentionally broad. Examples mentioned include laboratory research to help interpret remote sensing and in situ observations, studies that determine key atomic or molecular parameters needed to analyze space-based or airborne data, and development or refinement of experimental methods relevant to future SMD missions.
Does the opportunity only cover laboratory work?
ACLS is focused on atmospheric composition laboratory research, but it sits within ROSES, which explicitly includes related approaches and activities such as theory, modeling, field work, instrument and technique development, and analysis of NASA mission data. ROSES also highlights connected efforts like aircraft campaigns and other platforms and activities that support mission science.
What kinds of platforms or mission-related activities can be associated with ROSES research?
ROSES explicitly encompasses work tied to aircraft campaigns, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital platforms. It also includes efforts that advance mission concepts and technologies.
Are Earth science applications and societal benefit activities part of the ROSES framework?
Yes. The ROSES framework notes NASA interest in connected efforts such as Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support mission science, integrated Earth system modeling, and applied information systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits.
How much funding is available per project?
Funding levels vary widely depending on what is being proposed. NASA indicates that small, focused projects (for example, targeted data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts (for example, developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
How much total funding is available under ROSES program elements?
The total amount available depends on the specific ROSES program element and can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many proposals might NASA select?
Because available funding varies by program element and depends on program goals and the quality and quantity of submissions, NASA may select anywhere from a small handful to several dozen proposals.
What award mechanisms can NASA use for selections?
Awards may be issued through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism used depends on the proposing organization and NASA program needs.
What is the typical project period of performance?
The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer timelines, up to a maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broadly open by organizational type. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit institutions can submit proposals.
Are there limits on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements?
No stated limits are described on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
What is the key constraint for non-U.S. participation?
Investigations involving non-U.S. organizations generally must be done on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. Non-U.S. proposers are also directed to follow specific instructions in NASA's Guidebook for Proposers for situations involving requests for U.S. personnel support or joint solicitations.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization, either through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required?
Yes. Registration in NSPIRES is required for all proposing organizations.
If submitting through Grants.gov, what registrations are needed?
If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. All principal investigators and any other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
When should applicants start the registration process?
NASA strongly advises applicants to complete registrations early and to become familiar with the submission systems before deadlines.
What are the posted date, closing date, and archive date listed for this posting?
The posted date is May 15, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 14, 2014. The archive date is September 13, 2014.
Are all ROSES due dates the same?
No. ROSES is structured as a collection of program elements with different due dates and topical areas.
Where can applicants find specific calls, deadlines, and links for ROSES 2014 program elements?
NASA points applicants to the ROSES 2014 Tables 2 and 3 for the specific calls, deadlines, and links.
Should applicants watch for amendments or new ROSES elements?
Yes. NASA encourages researchers to monitor NSPIRES (or subscribe to notifications) for amendments and new elements through February 2015.
Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy and procedure questions?
General ROSES policy and procedure inquiries are directed to Max Bernstein (SMD Lead for Research) via sara@nasa.gov.
Who answers questions about a specific program element?
Element-specific questions are handled by the program officers listed in the appendices for each program element.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
The announcement categorizes it as a discretionary opportunity in science and technology / other R&D.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
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