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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 Physical Oceanography" 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 Feb 24, 2014 and posted on Feb 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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:
NASA Headquarters solicitation NNH14ZDA001N, titled ROSES 2014 Physical Oceanography, is part of the broader ROSES 2014 omnibus funding announcement that supports NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research. The opportunity invites proposals for both basic and applied work that strengthens NASA Earth and space science objectives, with physical oceanography included among the competed research elements described in the ROSES appendices. In practice, this means NASA is looking for research that improves understanding of ocean physics and its role in the Earth system, especially work that leverages or supports NASA observations, datasets, and mission priorities.
The scope is intentionally wide and spans the full research-to-technology pipeline. Proposed efforts may include theory development, numerical modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of integrated Earth system models; and field observations or Earth surface campaigns that help validate or interpret NASA Earth observations. The announcement also allows for technology and mission-enabling work, such as developing advanced techniques and instruments suitable for future SMD missions, advancing concepts for future missions, or building and testing experiment hardware that could fly on platforms like aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, or other suborbital reusable launch vehicles. Although ROSES covers many disciplines beyond oceanography, the same broad menu of allowable activities applies: anything from focused data analysis to substantial instrument or technique development can be responsive if it aligns with the specific physical oceanography element requirements in the ROSES appendices.
Funding levels vary widely by the nature and ambition of the work. The notice describes awards that can be under $100,000 per year for targeted efforts such as limited-scope analysis, and can exceed $1 million per year for larger, more complex activities such as development of science experiment hardware. Budgets and selection volumes also depend on the particular program element: each element may have from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, supporting anywhere from a few to several dozen awards depending on merit, priorities, and the proposal pressure in that element.
NASA expects most awards to run about four years, with some program elements allowing shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years. Awards may be issued through several mechanisms based on the work and the proposing organization, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. No cost sharing or matching is required under this opportunity (CFDA 43.001).
Eligibility is broad in organizational type: government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit, and domestic or foreign organizations may submit, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, NASA policy generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and non-U.S. participation is typically handled under a "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning foreign organizations participate without receiving NASA funds. The announcement points proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for the detailed rules, including special instructions for proposals involving non-U.S. organizations where NASA support is requested for U.S. personnel.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA’s proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES in all cases, and Grants.gov submitters must be registered in both systems. All principal investigators and other key participants (such as co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of which submission portal is used. Because registrations and system familiarization can take time, the announcement strongly encourages teams to start early, well before the relevant due date.
The ROSES structure organizes opportunities by specific program elements, each with its own due date and requirements. Details, including element descriptions and key contacts (program officers), are provided in the ROSES appendices, while consolidated due-date and subject-area tables are provided online in Table 2 and Table 3. The overall posting date is February 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2014, and an archive date of July 30, 2014. The notice also indicates that amendments and new elements could be released through February 2015, and it encourages interested proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates. For general ROSES policy and procedure questions, the announcement directs inquiries to Max Bernstein at sara@nasa.gov, while element-specific questions should be directed to the listed program officers for the physical oceanography and related elements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NASA ROSES 2014 Physical Oceanography (NNH14ZDA001N)
1. What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the NASA Headquarters solicitation NNH14ZDA001N, titled ROSES 2014 Physical Oceanography. It is one part (a competed research element) within the broader ROSES 2014 omnibus announcement that supports NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) research.
2. What kinds of projects is NASA looking to fund under the Physical Oceanography element?
The scope is intentionally broad. NASA is looking for physical oceanography research that improves understanding of ocean physics and its role in the Earth system, especially work that leverages or supports NASA observations, datasets, and mission priorities.
3. Is the work expected to be basic research, applied research, or both?
Both. The solicitation invites proposals for basic and applied work, as long as it strengthens NASA Earth and space science objectives and aligns with the specific Physical Oceanography element requirements described in the ROSES appendices.
4. What types of activities are allowed or considered responsive?
Allowable activities span the full research-to-technology pipeline and may include:
- Theory development
- Numerical modeling
- Analysis of NASA science data
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Field observations or Earth surface campaigns that validate or help interpret NASA Earth observations
- Technology and mission-enabling work (advanced techniques, instruments, and mission concepts)
- Building and testing experiment hardware suitable for future SMD missions
5. Does the opportunity support technology development and hardware?
Yes. The announcement allows technology and mission-enabling work, including development of advanced techniques and instruments for potential future SMD missions, advancing mission concepts, and building/testing experiment hardware.
6. What platforms are mentioned for potential experiment hardware or testing?
The notice mentions hardware that could fly on platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station (ISS), CubeSats, or other suborbital reusable launch vehicles.
7. How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary widely depending on the nature and ambition of the work. The notice indicates awards can be under $100,000 per year for targeted efforts (for example, limited-scope analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for larger, more complex activities (for example, development of science experiment hardware).
8. How many awards will be made?
This depends on the specific program element, available funds, NASA priorities, merit review outcomes, and proposal pressure. Each element may have from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, supporting anywhere from a few to several dozen awards.
9. What is the typical period of performance for an award?
NASA expects most awards to run about four years. Some program elements may allow shorter or longer periods, up to a maximum of five years.
10. What funding mechanisms might NASA use to make awards?
Awards may be issued through several mechanisms, depending on the proposed work and the proposing organization, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
11. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required (CFDA 43.001).
12. Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad by organizational type. Government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit, and domestic or foreign organizations may submit proposals.
13. Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, participation is possible. However, NASA policy generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and non-U.S. participation is typically handled under a "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning foreign organizations participate without receiving NASA funds.
14. Where can proposers find the detailed eligibility and non-U.S. participation rules?
The announcement directs proposers to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, including special instructions for proposals involving non-U.S. organizations and cases where NASA support is requested for U.S. personnel.
15. Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated in the provided information on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
16. How do proposals have to be submitted?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative.
17. Which submission portals are allowed (NSPIRES vs. Grants.gov)?
Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA’s proposal system) or via Grants.gov. However, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES in all cases, and Grants.gov submitters must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
18. Do principal investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES registrations?
Yes. All principal investigators and other key participants (such as co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of which submission portal is used.
19. Why does NASA recommend starting registrations early?
Because registrations and system familiarization can take time. The announcement strongly encourages teams to start early, well before the relevant due date.
20. Where are the specific program element requirements and due dates listed?
The ROSES structure organizes opportunities by program elements, each with its own requirements and due date. Element descriptions and key contacts (program officers) are provided in the ROSES appendices. Consolidated due-date and subject-area tables are provided online in Table 2 and Table 3.
21. What are the key dates mentioned for this ROSES 2014 notice?
The overall posting date is February 24, 2014. The original and current closing date is June 30, 2014. The archive date is July 30, 2014.
22. Can the solicitation change after posting?
Yes. The notice indicates that amendments and new elements could be released through February 2015. Interested proposers are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates.
23. Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy and procedure questions?
For general ROSES policy and procedure questions, the notice directs inquiries to Max Bernstein at sara@nasa.gov.
24. Who should be contacted for Physical Oceanography element-specific questions?
Element-specific questions should be directed to the program officers listed in the ROSES appendices for the physical oceanography and related elements.
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