Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH14ZDA001N EPDS
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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 2014 Extreme Precision Doppler Spectrometer Instrument" 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 26, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015. (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:
The ROSES 2014 Extreme Precision Doppler Spectrometer Instrument opportunity is part of NASA Headquarters' Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2014 omnibus solicitation (NRA NNH14ZDA001N) managed by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). In practical terms, it is a competitive research and technology funding call meant to advance the scientific groundwork, methods, and hardware NASA needs for current and future space and Earth science missions. While this specific listing highlights the Extreme Precision Doppler Spectrometer Instrument theme, it sits inside a much broader ROSES framework that spans everything from fundamental theory and modeling to the development of flight-capable instrumentation and mission-enabling technologies.
The scope NASA is willing to support under ROSES 2014 is deliberately wide. Proposals can focus on basic or applied research such as analysis and interpretation of SMD science data; development and maturation of investigation concepts that could fly on aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, or suborbital reusable launch vehicles; and creation of experimental techniques or instrument concepts suitable for future SMD missions. The solicitation also includes laboratory work tied to both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret Earth observations. Additional areas include determining atomic or compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based measurements, conducting Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA science goals, building integrated Earth system models, and developing applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or operational uses. In other words, NASA is not only looking for new ideas and papers, but also for the tools, datasets, calibration methods, modeling frameworks, and prototype technologies that make high-impact science possible.
Funding levels and project size can vary dramatically depending on the program element and what is being proposed. Smaller, narrowly defined efforts (like focused data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large-scale, hardware-heavy or complex technology development activities can exceed $1,000,000 per year. Across individual ROSES program elements, NASA indicates that available funding can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, allowing the agency to select anywhere from a handful to several dozen awards depending on priorities and proposal quality.
Awards may be issued using several different legal mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or interagency or intraagency transfers. Which mechanism is used depends on the proposing organization and the needs of the specific program element (for example, the level of NASA involvement anticipated can influence whether a grant or cooperative agreement is more appropriate). The typical performance period is about four years, though some elements may be shorter or longer, with an overall maximum generally capped at five years.
Eligibility is intentionally broad in organizational type, with NASA allowing proposals from domestic and foreign entities, including government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit groups, and various teaming arrangements, without limits on the number of submissions. However, an important constraint applies to non-US participation: NASA policy generally requires that work involving non-US organizations be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA funds typically flow to US institutions and foreign partners participate without receiving NASA money, unless a specific jointly issued solicitation or special guidelines state otherwise. The announcement also notes that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA funding is provided only to US institutions, with detailed exceptions and instructions referenced in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers.
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized organizational official by the applicable due date for the relevant program element. Proposers can submit through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but registration in NSPIRES is required in all cases, and Grants.gov registration is also required if that portal is used. All principal investigators and other named participants must have NSPIRES accounts regardless of the submission route. NASA strongly encourages organizations to start registration and proposal setup early to avoid last-minute access or data-entry issues.
Key scheduling information in the listing indicates the opportunity was posted February 5, 2015, created March 26, 2015, and had an original closing date of March 20, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of April 24, 2015, with an archive date of May 24, 2015. The solicitation instructs applicants to rely on the ROSES 2014 appendices and the ROSES Tables 2 and 3 (organized by due date and by subject area, respectively) to find the exact program element details, deadlines, and requirements associated with specific calls under the ROSES umbrella, including this instrument-focused element.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 43.001 (Science), does not require cost sharing or matching, and is offered as either a grant or cooperative agreement (with other award forms possible across ROSES depending on circumstances). For updates, amendments, and clarifications, applicants were directed to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to NASA's electronic notifications, and to consult the ROSES amendment archive. For general policy and procedure questions, the solicitation points to the SMD research contact, with program-element-specific questions handled by the listed Program Officers in the ROSES appendices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the ROSES 2014 Extreme Precision Doppler Spectrometer Instrument opportunity?
This opportunity is a topic area within NASA Headquarters' Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2014 omnibus solicitation (NRA NNH14ZDA001N), managed by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It is a competitive research and technology funding call intended to advance scientific groundwork, methods, and hardware needed for current and future NASA space and Earth science missions, with this listing emphasizing the Extreme Precision Doppler Spectrometer Instrument theme.
2. Is this a standalone grant program or part of a larger solicitation?
It is part of the broader ROSES 2014 omnibus solicitation. The listing highlights one theme (Extreme Precision Doppler Spectrometer Instrument), but applicants are expected to use the ROSES 2014 appendices and the ROSES Tables (Tables 2 and 3) to identify the specific program element requirements, deadlines, and instructions that apply.
3. What kinds of activities can NASA fund under ROSES 2014 (as described in this listing)?
The scope described is intentionally wide and can include basic or applied research and technology activities such as:
- Analysis and interpretation of SMD science data
- Development and maturation of investigation concepts that could fly on aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, or suborbital reusable launch vehicles
- Creation of experimental techniques or instrument concepts suitable for future SMD missions
- Laboratory work related to extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observations
- Determining atomic or compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based measurements
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA science goals
- Building integrated Earth system models
- Developing applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or operational uses
4. Does NASA fund only research papers, or also instruments and technology?
Based on the description, NASA is looking for both research and mission-enabling capabilities. That includes tools, datasets, calibration methods, modeling frameworks, prototype technologies, and instrument concepts, not only publications or theory.
5. How much funding is available for projects under ROSES 2014?
Funding can vary widely by program element and project scope. The listing notes that smaller efforts (such as focused data analysis) may be under $100,000 per year, while large or hardware-intensive technology development efforts can exceed $1,000,000 per year. Across ROSES program elements, available funding can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
6. How many awards does NASA expect to make?
The listing indicates NASA may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen awards across individual ROSES program elements, depending on priorities and proposal quality.
7. What is the typical project period of performance?
The typical performance period is about four years, although some program elements may be shorter or longer. The overall maximum is generally capped at five years.
8. What types of awards or funding instruments may be used?
Awards may be issued using several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or interagency/intraagency transfers. The specific mechanism depends on the proposing organization and the needs of the relevant program element. The listing also notes the opportunity is offered as either a grant or cooperative agreement, while other forms are possible across ROSES depending on circumstances.
9. What determines whether NASA uses a grant versus a cooperative agreement?
The mechanism depends on the proposing organization and program element needs. The listing notes that the anticipated level of NASA involvement can influence whether a grant or a cooperative agreement is more appropriate.
10. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
11. What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
12. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad by organizational type. NASA allows proposals from domestic and foreign entities, including government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit groups, and various teaming arrangements. The listing also notes there are no limits on the number of submissions.
13. Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and can they receive NASA funds?
Non-U.S. participation is allowed, but the listing highlights an important constraint: NASA policy generally requires that work involving non-U.S. organizations be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. In practical terms, NASA funds typically flow to U.S. institutions, and foreign partners participate without receiving NASA money, unless a specific jointly issued solicitation or special guidelines state otherwise.
14. Do applicants have to be registered in NSPIRES?
Yes. The listing states that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that registration in NSPIRES is required in all cases.
15. Can proposals be submitted through Grants.gov?
Yes. Proposers can submit through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov. However, NSPIRES registration is required regardless of the submission route, and Grants.gov registration is also required if that portal is used.
16. Do all team members need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. The listing states that all principal investigators and other named participants must have NSPIRES accounts regardless of whether the proposal is submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
17. Who must submit the proposal?
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized organizational official by the applicable due date for the relevant program element.
18. Where do applicants find the exact due date and requirements for their specific program element?
The listing instructs applicants to rely on the ROSES 2014 appendices and ROSES Tables 2 and 3 to find the exact program element details, deadlines, and requirements. Table 2 is organized by due date, and Table 3 is organized by subject area.
19. What were the key dates shown in this listing?
- Posted date: February 5, 2015
- Created date: March 26, 2015
- Original closing date: March 20, 2015
- Extended (current) closing date: April 24, 2015
- Archive date: May 24, 2015
20. How should applicants handle amendments, clarifications, and updates?
Applicants were directed to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to NASA's electronic notifications, and to consult the ROSES amendment archive for updates, amendments, and clarifications.
21. Who should applicants contact for questions?
For general policy and procedure questions, the solicitation points to the SMD research contact. For program-element-specific questions, applicants should contact the Program Officers listed in the ROSES appendices.
22. Are there limits on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
The listing states there are no limits on the number of submissions.
23. What is NASA trying to accomplish through ROSES 2014, based on this description?
The stated purpose is to advance the scientific groundwork, methods, and hardware NASA needs for current and future space and Earth science missions. The description emphasizes enabling high-impact science through research results as well as mission-supporting tools, calibration methods, models, datasets, and prototype technologies.
24. Does the listing specify a single fixed funding amount for this instrument-focused element?
No. The listing explains that funding levels and project size can vary dramatically depending on the program element and what is proposed, ranging from under $100,000 per year for smaller efforts to over $1,000,000 per year for larger technology development activities.
25. Are contracts possible under this opportunity?
The listing states that across ROSES, awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or transfers, depending on the organization and program element needs.
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