Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N GRACE
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N GRACE
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015 GRACE GRACE FO SCIENCE TEAM" 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 27, 2015 and posted on Mar 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 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 GRACE - GRACE FO Science Team (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N) is part of NASA's annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation managed by NASA Headquarters for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). In practical terms, this call is aimed at building and supporting the research community that will use, analyze, and advance science tied to the GRACE mission and its follow-on (GRACE-FO), while operating under the broader ROSES framework that funds space and Earth science research across NASA. The opportunity is designed to support both basic and applied research, meaning proposals can range from fundamental studies (like theory development and modeling) to more mission-facing work (like new analysis techniques, technology maturation, and applications).
The scope is intentionally broad and covers many kinds of work NASA considers "supporting research and technology" for SMD. That includes analysis of NASA science data; theoretical and computational modeling; development and use of observations from platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles; development of experimental techniques and measurement concepts that could feed future missions; and development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA science missions. It also explicitly includes laboratory and analytical work on samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observations. On the Earth science side, the solicitation highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns, integrated Earth system modeling, and systems that translate Earth science research into usable societal benefits, including applied information systems built around NASA data and objectives. While this specific listing is labeled for GRACE/GRACE-FO science team activities, it sits within the larger ROSES umbrella where the precise requirements, deliverables, and selection priorities are spelled out in the relevant appendix/program element for this topic.
Funding levels vary widely depending on what is being proposed. NASA notes that smaller, tightly focused efforts such as data analysis might be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger, more complex efforts such as developing science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. The total funding available is not stated as one single pool for the entire ROSES NRA; instead, each program element has its own budget that can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. That means the number of awards can vary significantly, from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on the element's objectives and the quality and quantity of submissions.
The award mechanisms can include grants and cooperative agreements (explicitly listed for this opportunity), and NASA also notes that contracts or inter- or intra-agency transfers may be used depending on the proposer type and the program's needs. Performance periods are typically four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, NASA emphasizes its policy for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funding to non-U.S. institutions. The listing also reinforces that, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and non-U.S. organizations need to follow the specific guidance in NASA's Guidebook for Proposers (including special instructions for cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel who would require NASA support).
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required in all cases. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered with both Grants.gov and NSPIRES. The submission process also requires that the authorized organizational representative(s) be identified, and that all investigators and participants, including principal investigators and co-investigators, be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly advises organizations to complete registrations and familiarize themselves with the systems well ahead of due dates to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
Key timing information for this specific entry includes a posted date of March 27, 2015, and a proposal due date (original and current closing date) of June 19, 2015, with an archive date of July 19, 2015. Because ROSES is a living solicitation during its open period, NASA directs applicants to monitor NSPIRES for amendments or newly added program elements through February 2016, and it points to an online archive (with RSS) for clarifications and corrections, plus a FAQ page for ROSES 2015. The detailed requirements for the GRACE/GRACE-FO Science Team element itself, including exact proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and any topic-specific constraints, are located in the ROSES appendices and the tables that list program elements, links, and due dates. For policy and procedure questions, NASA provides a general point of contact (Max Bernstein, SMD Lead for Research) via sara@nasa.gov, while questions about the technical substance of a specific program element are directed to the program officers listed in the relevant appendix.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is ROSES 2015 GRACE - GRACE FO Science Team under NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N). It is managed by NASA Headquarters for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
How does the GRACE/GRACE-FO Science Team call relate to ROSES?
The GRACE/GRACE-FO Science Team activity is a specific topic area that sits within the broader ROSES framework. ROSES is the umbrella solicitation that funds a wide range of space and Earth science research, and the detailed rules for each topic (including GRACE/GRACE-FO) are provided in the relevant ROSES appendix/program element.
What is the overall purpose of this call?
The call is aimed at building and supporting the research community that will use, analyze, and advance science tied to the GRACE mission and its follow-on mission (GRACE-FO), while operating under the broader ROSES approach to supporting NASA SMD research.
What kinds of research does NASA expect to support?
The opportunity is designed to support both basic and applied research. This can include fundamental studies such as theory development and modeling, as well as more mission-facing work such as new analysis techniques, technology maturation, and applications tied to NASA science objectives and NASA data.
How broad is the scope of work that can be proposed under ROSES for this topic?
The scope is intentionally broad and covers many activities NASA considers supporting research and technology for SMD. The exact topic-specific requirements and priorities are provided in the relevant ROSES appendix/program element for GRACE/GRACE-FO.
Does the solicitation support analysis of NASA science data?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes analysis of NASA science data as an example of supporting research and technology activities.
Are theoretical, computational, and modeling efforts allowed?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes theoretical work and computational modeling, including integrated Earth system modeling on the Earth science side.
Does NASA allow proposals that use observations from airborne or suborbital platforms?
Yes. The solicitation includes development and use of observations from platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles.
Can proposals include development of new measurement concepts or experimental techniques?
Yes. The scope includes development of experimental techniques and measurement concepts that could feed future missions.
Is technology development in scope?
Yes. The scope includes development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA science missions, and the description notes that some larger efforts (such as developing science experiment hardware) may be supported.
Are laboratory studies and sample analysis eligible?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly includes laboratory and analytical work on samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth observations.
Does the opportunity cover Earth surface observations and field campaigns?
Yes. The Earth science side of the solicitation highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns.
Are applied information systems and societal benefit applications included?
Yes. The description includes systems that translate Earth science research into usable societal benefits, including applied information systems built around NASA data and objectives.
What award types or mechanisms might NASA use?
The opportunity explicitly lists grants and cooperative agreements. NASA also notes that contracts or inter- or intra-agency transfers may be used depending on proposer type and program needs.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels vary widely depending on the work proposed. NASA indicates that smaller, tightly focused efforts such as data analysis might be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger, more complex efforts such as developing science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year.
Is there a single total funding pool for the entire ROSES NRA?
No. NASA notes that ROSES does not operate as one single pool for the entire NRA. Each program element has its own budget, which can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars.
How many awards will be made?
The number of awards can vary significantly by program element, ranging from only a few selections to several dozen. NASA indicates this depends on the element's objectives and the quality and quantity of submissions.
What is the typical performance period for awards?
Performance periods are typically four years. Some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals, based on the solicitation description.
Are there limits on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No limits are stated here. The description says there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can teams submit proposals and include multiple institutions?
Yes. The opportunity states there is no restriction on teaming arrangements, and it also notes that all investigators and participants must be registered in NSPIRES.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
NASA emphasizes its policy for non-U.S. participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no exchange of funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funding to non-U.S. institutions.
Does NASA fund non-U.S. institutions directly?
In general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations are directed to follow the specific guidance in NASA's Guidebook for Proposers, including special instructions for cases involving U.S. personnel who would require NASA support.
How do proposals need to be submitted?
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization.
What systems can be used to submit the proposal?
Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov. However, NSPIRES registration is required in all cases.
If submitting through Grants.gov, what registrations are required?
If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered with both Grants.gov and NSPIRES, and NSPIRES registration remains required even when using Grants.gov for submission.
Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
The authorized organizational representative(s) must be identified, and all investigators and participants (including principal investigators and co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
Why does NASA recommend early registration?
NASA strongly advises organizations to complete registrations and become familiar with the systems well ahead of due dates to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is March 27, 2015.
What is the proposal due date for this opportunity?
The proposal due date (original and current closing date) listed is June 19, 2015.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is July 19, 2015.
Can the ROSES solicitation change after posting?
Yes. ROSES is described as a living solicitation during its open period, and applicants are directed to monitor NSPIRES for amendments or newly added program elements through February 2016.
Where are clarifications, corrections, or updates posted?
NASA points applicants to an online archive (with RSS) for clarifications and corrections, and also references a FAQ page for ROSES 2015.
Where do I find the detailed requirements for the GRACE/GRACE-FO Science Team element?
The detailed requirements, including exact proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and any topic-specific constraints, are located in the ROSES appendices and the tables listing program elements, links, and due dates for this topic.
Who should be contacted for policy or procedure questions?
For policy and procedure questions, NASA provides a general point of contact: Max Bernstein (SMD Lead for Research) via sara@nasa.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical questions about the GRACE/GRACE-FO program element?
Technical questions about the substance of a specific program element are directed to the program officers listed in the relevant ROSES appendix.
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