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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 2015 Emerging Worlds" 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 Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Mar 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 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 2015 Emerging Worlds (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N, NASA Headquarters) is a call for proposals under NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) umbrella that supports the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The opportunity is designed to fund both basic and applied research that advances NASA science goals across space science and Earth science. In practice, this means NASA is looking for work that can deepen scientific understanding, improve the way NASA interprets mission data, and mature the kinds of techniques and technologies needed for future investigations. The scope is intentionally broad, and it spans everything from traditional research (theory, modeling, and data analysis) to hands-on development efforts that prepare new instruments, experiments, or mission concepts.
The solicitation highlights many eligible research and development activities. On the science side, it supports theory and modeling, along with analysis of existing SMD data sets. On the investigation side, it includes projects that use platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles. It also supports the development of experiment techniques intended for future SMD space missions, as well as early mission concept work and the advancement of technologies relevant to those missions. For laboratory and field-based work, the NRA includes techniques for laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret Earth-observing mission measurements, plus determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze remote-sensing data and returned samples. Earth science-focused efforts can include Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support SMD missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and the creation of systems that translate Earth science research data into practical societal applications and applied information products aligned with SMD objectives.
Funding levels vary widely depending on what is being proposed. Smaller, tightly focused efforts such as data analysis may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger, more complex activities such as building or maturing science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. The amount of money available is managed by program element, and each element may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which means NASA might select only a few proposals in some areas or several dozen in others, depending on priorities and the quality and volume of submissions. Awards can be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice depending on the proposing organization and the specific program requirements. The typical performance period is four years, though some elements may be shorter or longer, up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit entities may submit proposals, with no stated restriction on the number of submissions or teaming arrangements. However, NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they can collaborate but should not expect NASA to transfer funds to them, and special instructions apply in cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel requesting NASA support. Proposers are expected to consult the ROSES Guidebook for Proposers for the specific policy details governing international participation.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA Proposal Data System) or through Grants.gov, but all organizations intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations using Grants.gov must also be registered there. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. Because registration and account setup can take time, NASA strongly encourages applicants to get into the systems early, become familiar with the required fields, and ensure the right people are designated as authorized representatives well before the relevant due date.
The solicitation is organized by program elements described in the ROSES appendices, each with its own goals, due dates, and points of contact. Names, deadlines, and links for the individual calls are provided in ROSES Tables 2 and 3, and NASA notes that new elements or amendments could be released through February 2016, after which a subsequent ROSES solicitation was planned. Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES for updates or subscribe to notifications, and to check NASA's ROSES 2015 web archive and FAQ page for amendments, clarifications, and corrections. For element-specific questions, NASA directs proposers to the Program Officers listed in the appendices, while general ROSES policy and procedure questions could be directed to the SMD research contact (Max Bernstein) via sara@nasa.gov.
Key administrative details for this specific posting include: Opportunity Category is Discretionary; Funding Instrument Types include Grant and Cooperative Agreement; CFDA number 43.001 (Science); no cost sharing or matching requirement; Posted March 2, 2015; Original closing date March 31, 2015; Current closing date June 5, 2015; Archive date July 5, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2015 Emerging Worlds (NNH15ZDA001N)
What is ROSES 2015 Emerging Worlds?
ROSES 2015 Emerging Worlds is a NASA Headquarters call for proposals under NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES). It supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) by funding both basic and applied research that advances NASA science goals across space science and Earth science.
Who is sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by NASA Headquarters under the ROSES umbrella and supports the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH15ZDA001N.
What is the Opportunity Category?
The Opportunity Category is Discretionary.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001 (Science).
What types of work does NASA want to fund under this solicitation?
The scope is intentionally broad. It includes traditional research (such as theory, modeling, and data analysis) as well as hands-on development efforts that prepare new instruments, experiments, or mission concepts. NASA describes the intent as advancing scientific understanding, improving interpretation of mission data, and maturing techniques and technologies needed for future investigations.
What research activities are explicitly included in the scope?
The solicitation highlights eligible activities such as theory and modeling, analysis of existing SMD data sets, development of experiment techniques for future SMD space missions, early mission concept work, and advancement of technologies relevant to future missions.
What platforms can be used for investigations supported by this call?
Projects may use platforms including aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles.
Does the solicitation support laboratory or field-based work?
Yes. It includes laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, terrestrial samples that help validate or interpret Earth-observing mission measurements, and determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze remote-sensing data and returned samples. It also includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support SMD missions.
Are Earth science applications and applied products included?
Yes. Earth science-focused efforts may include development of integrated Earth system models and creation of systems that translate Earth science research data into practical societal applications and applied information products aligned with SMD objectives.
How much funding is available per project?
Funding levels vary widely depending on the proposed work. Smaller efforts (such as tightly focused data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger and more complex activities (such as building or maturing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
How much total funding is available?
The amount of money available is managed by program element. Each element may have from less than $1 million to several million dollars available. As a result, NASA may select only a few proposals in some areas or several dozen in others depending on priorities and the quality and volume of submissions.
What is the typical project period for awards?
The typical performance period is four years. Some program elements may be shorter or longer, up to a maximum of five years.
What funding instruments can NASA use for awards?
Awards can be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the proposing organization and the specific program requirements. This posting specifically lists Funding Instrument Types as Grant and Cooperative Agreement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad by organization type: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit entities may submit proposals.
Does NASA fund non-U.S. organizations?
NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they can collaborate but generally should not expect NASA to transfer funds to them. The solicitation notes that special instructions apply when non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel requesting NASA support, and proposers are expected to consult the ROSES Guidebook for Proposers for policy details on international participation.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction on the number of submissions is stated in the provided opportunity description. Teaming arrangements are also not stated as restricted.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA Proposal Data System) or through Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if applying through Grants.gov?
Yes. All organizations intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations using Grants.gov must also be registered in Grants.gov.
Do investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Why does NASA recommend registering early?
Because registration and account setup can take time. NASA encourages applicants to start early, become familiar with required fields, and ensure the correct individuals are designated as authorized representatives before the due date.
How is the solicitation structured (and where do deadlines come from)?
The solicitation is organized by program elements described in the ROSES appendices. Each element has its own goals, due dates, and points of contact. Names, deadlines, and links for individual calls are provided in ROSES Tables 2 and 3.
Can the solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. NASA notes that new program elements or amendments could be released through February 2016. Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES for updates or subscribe to notifications, and to check the NASA ROSES 2015 web archive and FAQ page for amendments, clarifications, and corrections.
Who should applicants contact with questions?
For element-specific questions, NASA directs proposers to the Program Officers listed in the ROSES appendices. For general ROSES policy and procedure questions, the solicitation references the SMD research contact (Max Bernstein) via sara@nasa.gov.
What are the key dates for this specific posting?
Posted: March 2, 2015. Original closing date: March 31, 2015. Current closing date: June 5, 2015. Archive date: July 5, 2015.
What is the "current closing date" for proposals?
The current closing date listed is June 5, 2015.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is July 5, 2015, indicating the opportunity moved into an archived status after that date.
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