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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 Strategic Astrophysics Technology" 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 Dec 16, 2014 and posted on Dec 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 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:
ROSES 2014 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity under the broader ROSES 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA), number NNH14ZDA001N, run by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The central purpose is to fund both basic and applied research and technology work that strengthens current and future NASA science missions. While the title highlights strategic astrophysics technology, the ROSES umbrella described in the notice spans a wide range of space and Earth science supporting research, with the SAT element fitting into that larger structure of competed program elements listed in the ROSES appendices.
The solicitation supports a very broad set of activities that help NASA turn science goals into mission-ready capabilities and results. Examples called out include theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; investigations using aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles; and the development of experiment techniques and mission concepts aimed at future SMD space missions. It also includes advanced technology development relevant to SMD missions, along with laboratory and analytical work tied to samples (including returned extraterrestrial samples and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements). Additional supported topics include determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret observations and samples, Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD missions, integrated Earth system modeling, and the creation of applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to cover everything from relatively contained data analysis efforts to complex technology or hardware development that enables new measurements.
Funding size and structure are flexible and depend on the specific ROSES program element and the scope of the proposed work. The notice indicates awards can range from under $100,000 per year for focused efforts (such as data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large, extensive activities (such as developing science experiment hardware). For any given program element, NASA may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which typically results in selecting a handful up to several dozen proposals depending on objectives and proposal quality. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may be shorter or longer, with a maximum of five years.
NASA can make awards using several legal mechanisms depending on the organization type and the nature of the work, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Eligibility is broad in the sense that organizations of every type may apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit, and domestic or foreign organizations, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, the notice emphasizes a key NASA policy for non-US participation: projects involving non-US organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not typically send funding to non-US institutions. The eligibility section reiterates that, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions, and it points non-US participants to specific guidebook sections for special rules, including situations where non-US proposals involve US personnel requesting NASA support.
Submission is electronic and tied to the deadlines for each individual program element within ROSES 2014, rather than one single uniform due date for everything. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and NASA allows submission through either NSPIRES (the NASA proposal system) or Grants.gov, with registrations required in NSPIRES for all proposers. Organizations submitting via Grants.gov must be registered in both systems, and all investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. The notice strongly encourages applicants to start registrations and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute problems.
Key dates and reference points in the posted opportunity include a posting date of December 16, 2014, and an original/current closing date of March 20, 2015, with the opportunity later archived on April 19, 2015. The solicitation directs applicants to the ROSES 2014 appendices for full program-element descriptions and to Tables 2 and 3 (organized by due date and by subject area) for a map of individual calls, deadlines, and topics. It also notes that NASA may issue amendments or add elements through approximately February 2015, advising proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe for updates, and it provides a web archive and RSS feed for corrections and clarifications.
For applicant support and programmatic questions, the opportunity points proposers to the individual Program Officers listed in each program element's summary of key information. For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listed contact is Dr. Max Bernstein (SMD), reachable via sara@nasa.gov. In short, this opportunity is a large umbrella solicitation designed to fund a spectrum of research and technology maturation activities that directly support NASA science missions, with award size, exact topic scope, and deadlines determined by the specific ROSES 2014 program element under which a proposal is submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2014 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT)
What is "ROSES 2014 Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT)"?
Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity offered under the broader ROSES 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NRA), number NNH14ZDA001N, managed by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It is one competed program element within the larger ROSES umbrella, which includes many different research and technology topics described across the ROSES 2014 appendices.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The central purpose is to fund basic and applied research and technology efforts that strengthen current and future NASA science missions. While the specific element highlighted here is Strategic Astrophysics Technology, the ROSES umbrella supports a wide range of space and Earth science enabling research and development activities that help turn NASA science goals into mission-ready capabilities and results.
Is this opportunity only about astrophysics technology?
No. Even though the title emphasizes Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT), the ROSES 2014 notice describes a much broader umbrella covering many program elements across space and Earth science. SAT sits within that broader structure, and applicants are directed to the ROSES 2014 appendices (and related tables) for the complete set of competed program elements, topics, and deadlines.
What kinds of activities does the solicitation support?
The solicitation supports a broad set of activities that help NASA advance science and mission capabilities, including:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data
- Investigations using aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles
- Development of experiment techniques and mission concepts for future SMD space missions
- Advanced technology development relevant to SMD missions
- Laboratory and analytical work tied to samples (including returned extraterrestrial samples and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements)
- Determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret observations and samples
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD missions
- Integrated Earth system modeling
- Applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits
Does the opportunity fund both small research efforts and larger technology/hardware development?
Yes. The notice describes support ranging from relatively contained data analysis efforts to complex technology or hardware development that enables new measurements, with award sizes varying accordingly.
How much funding is available per award?
Award sizes are flexible and depend on the specific ROSES program element and the proposed scope of work. The notice indicates awards can range from under $100,000 per year for focused efforts (for example, data analysis) to more than $1 million per year for large and extensive activities (for example, development of science experiment hardware).
How much total funding is available for a given program element?
For any given program element, NASA may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available. This often results in selecting a handful up to several dozen proposals, depending on program objectives and proposal quality.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may be shorter or longer, with a maximum period of performance of five years.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
NASA may make awards using several legal mechanisms depending on the organization type and nature of the work, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad: organizations of every type may apply, including government or private entities, for-profit or nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign organizations. The notice does not state a restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-US organizations participate?
Yes, but the notice emphasizes NASA policy on non-US participation: projects involving non-US organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not typically provide funding to non-US institutions. The eligibility section reiterates that NASA generally provides funding only to US institutions and points non-US participants to specific guidebook sections for special rules, including cases involving US personnel requesting NASA support.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit or on teaming arrangements?
No restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements is stated in the provided opportunity description.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative, and NASA allows submission through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Registrations in NSPIRES are required for all proposers. If an organization submits via Grants.gov, it must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov. Also, all investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used.
Is there one single due date for ROSES 2014 SAT proposals?
No. Deadlines are tied to the individual program element within ROSES 2014 rather than a single uniform due date. The solicitation directs applicants to the ROSES 2014 appendices and to Tables 2 and 3 (organized by due date and by subject area) to find the relevant calls, deadlines, and topics.
What are the key dates listed in the opportunity posting?
The posted opportunity includes a posting date of December 16, 2014, and an original/current closing date of March 20, 2015. It was later archived on April 19, 2015.
Can NASA change the solicitation after it is posted?
Yes. The notice states NASA may issue amendments or add program elements through approximately February 2015. Applicants are advised to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe for updates, and the opportunity references a web archive and an RSS feed for corrections and clarifications.
Where can applicants find the full topic descriptions and requirements for specific program elements?
Applicants are directed to the ROSES 2014 appendices for full program-element descriptions. Tables 2 and 3 are also referenced as tools to map individual calls, deadlines, and topics by due date and by subject area.
Who should applicants contact with questions about a specific program element?
For applicant support and programmatic questions, the opportunity points applicants to the individual Program Officers listed in each program element's summary of key information.
Who is the contact for general ROSES policies and procedures?
For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listed contact is Dr. Max Bernstein (SMD), reachable at sara@nasa.gov.
What is the relationship between SAT and the broader ROSES 2014 NRA?
SAT is one program element under the broader ROSES 2014 NASA Research Announcement (NNH14ZDA001N). The broader ROSES framework includes multiple competed elements listed across appendices, and the exact topic scope, funding profile, and deadlines depend on the specific element an applicant targets.
What practical steps does NASA recommend to avoid last-minute submission issues?
The notice strongly encourages applicants to start registrations and system familiarization early (NSPIRES and, if applicable, Grants.gov) to avoid last-minute problems.
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