ROSES 2014 HyspIRI Preparatory Airborne Activities and Associated Science Coral Reef and Volcano Research | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The ROSES 2014 HyspIRI Preparatory Airborne Activities and Associated Science Coral Reef and Volcano Research opportunity is a program element under NASA Headquarters Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2014, released as part of the larger NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH14ZDA001N. It is designed to fund basic and applied research that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), with this specific element focused on HyspIRI-related preparatory work using airborne observations and associated science activities, particularly tied to coral reef and volcano research. In practice, the opportunity sits within a broad ROSES framework that supports Earth and space science research and technology development, but the HyspIRI preparatory emphasis signals a strong interest in field and airborne campaigns that help mature measurement approaches, datasets, and scientific methods relevant to future spaceborne observations.

The scope of ROSES 2014 is intentionally wide, and it covers everything from theory, modeling, and analysis of existing NASA science data to the planning and execution of investigations using aircraft and other suborbital platforms such as scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and reusable suborbital launch vehicles. It also includes development of experimental techniques suitable for future missions, creation of concepts for future missions, and advancement of technologies that can be infused into NASA Earth and space science efforts. In addition, it supports laboratory and analytical work on samples, including both extraterrestrial returned samples and terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements. Other eligible work includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting SMD missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into usable information for societal benefit. For proposers looking specifically at coral reefs and volcanic systems, this translates into a pathway to propose airborne and field-based measurement efforts, algorithm or analysis development, and supporting science that increases readiness and usefulness of remote sensing approaches NASA is targeting for HyspIRI-related science objectives.

Funding levels are flexible and can vary substantially depending on the nature and scale of the work. The announcement notes that budgets may range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped projects such as focused data analysis to more than $1,000,000 per year for large, extensive efforts such as development of science experiment hardware or major campaign-style activities. Across ROSES program elements, NASA indicates that available funds can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means that the number of awards can vary widely, from only a handful to several dozen, depending on program priorities and the number of meritorious submissions. Awards may be issued in several legal forms including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the requirements of the program element. The typical performance period is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer periods, with a stated maximum of five years.

Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type. Domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, and both for-profit and non-profit institutions may submit proposals, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA notes a key policy constraint for non-U.S. participation: collaborations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to non-U.S. institutions. The listing also reinforces that in general NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, while non-U.S. organizations may participate under the no-funds-exchanged policy and should consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, especially in situations where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.

Submission is fully electronic and requires administrative readiness in advance of the deadline. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and submissions can be made through NSPIRES (NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov. Regardless of which portal is used to submit, every organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and any organization submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in Grants.gov as well. All principal investigators and co-investigators or other participants must also be individually registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages applicants to complete registrations early and familiarize themselves with the submission systems well before the due date to avoid administrative problems that can derail an otherwise strong proposal.

Key dates and administrative identifiers for this specific opportunity include a posting date of January 26, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 1, 2015, and an archive date of May 1, 2015. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with grants and cooperative agreements specifically listed as funding instrument types, and it falls under CFDA 43.001 (Science). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The full ROSES 2014 NRA includes many program elements, and NASA directs applicants to the ROSES Tables (Table 2 organized by due date and Table 3 organized by subject area) and to the appendices for element-specific details, due dates, and points of contact. Applicants are also advised to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and clarifications issued through February 2015, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was planned. For general policy and procedure questions, NASA identifies the SMD research lead, Max Bernstein, as a point of contact via sara@nasa.gov, while element-specific questions are directed to the individual program officers listed in the appendices and NASA program officer directories.

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