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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 Heliophysics Supporting Research" 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 Aug 18, 2015 and posted on Apr 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 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 Heliophysics Supporting Research (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N HSR) is a NASA Headquarters grant opportunity under the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) umbrella, run by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The purpose is to fund a wide range of basic and applied research that strengthens NASA science missions, with an emphasis here on heliophysics supporting research but situated within the broader ROSES structure that spans space and Earth science supporting activities. The solicitation is designed to support work that helps NASA interpret mission data, improve scientific methods, mature technology, and develop the foundations for future missions, from early stage concepts through tools and techniques that can be adopted by flight projects and science teams.
The opportunity is intentionally broad in the kinds of projects it will consider. It invites proposals for theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data, including studies that use existing mission datasets to answer new scientific questions or extract additional value from prior observations. It also covers research and development tied to a variety of platforms and investigation types such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, International Space Station investigations, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicle activities. In addition to data analysis and modeling, NASA is looking for development of experiment techniques that could be used on future SMD missions, development of concepts for future missions, and advancement of technologies relevant to NASA science objectives. The scope also extends to laboratory and analytical techniques for sample analysis, including both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to ground truth or validate Earth system observations, as well as determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space data and returned samples. For Earth science related needs within ROSES, the solicitation notes field campaigns and surface observations supporting missions, integrated Earth system model development, and systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and applied information systems aligned with SMD goals and datasets.
Funding levels vary widely based on the scale and nature of the proposed work. Smaller, focused efforts such as targeted data analysis can be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger efforts such as development of science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. At the program element level (the specific topics listed in the ROSES appendices), NASA indicates that available funds range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which typically means only a handful of proposals may be selected in smaller elements while larger elements may support several dozen awards, depending on proposal quality and program priorities. Awards may be issued using different legal instruments including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the specific mechanism depending on the proposer type and the requirements of the program element. The most common period of performance is four years, although some elements can be shorter or longer, with five years described as the maximum in this solicitation.
Eligibility is open and flexible in terms of organization type. NASA states that organizations of every type may submit, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and both for-profit and nonprofit institutions, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, there is an important policy constraint for non-US participation: NASA's general approach is that work involving non-US organizations must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to non-US institutions. The listing also notes that, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions, and it points non-US organizations to the ROSES Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, including special cases where an NRA may be jointly issued with a non-US partner organization and situations where non-US proposals involve US personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official, and submissions can be made through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov. Registration is a key administrative requirement: every organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES, and any organization planning to submit via Grants.gov must also be registered there in addition to NSPIRES. The registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will actually transmit the proposal. All principal investigators and other named participants, such as co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA explicitly encourages applicants to start using and learning the electronic systems well ahead of the due date, since proposal preparation requires entering specific information in the correct format and the registration steps can take time.
This ROSES solicitation is organized around program elements described in appendices, with specific names, due dates, and links provided in tables within the full ROSES 2015 document. NASA also notes that amendments, clarifications, and corrections may be issued through February 2016, and it directs interested proposers to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to electronic notifications for updates. Additional support materials include a web archive (and RSS feed) for amendments and a ROSES 2015 FAQ page. For program element-specific questions, proposers are directed to the individual program officers listed in the appendices and in NASA's program officer list, while general policy and procedural questions for ROSES can be directed to Dr. Max Bernstein (Lead for Research, SMD) at sara@nasa.gov.
Key opportunity metadata included in the posting indicates this is a discretionary opportunity under CFDA 43.001 (Science), with no cost sharing or matching required. The opportunity was posted April 17, 2015, with an original closing date of May 15, 2015, a current closing date listed as September 11, 2015, and an archive date of October 11, 2015. The main takeaway is that ROSES 2015 Heliophysics Supporting Research is part of NASA's primary annual research solicitation mechanism, offering funding across a spectrum from small analysis projects to major technology and hardware development, with structured program elements, specific due dates, and electronic submission and registration requirements that applicants must follow closely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): ROSES 2015 Heliophysics Supporting Research (NNH15ZDA001N HSR)
What is ROSES 2015 Heliophysics Supporting Research (HSR)?
ROSES 2015 Heliophysics Supporting Research (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N HSR) is a NASA Headquarters grant opportunity under NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) umbrella, managed by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It supports heliophysics supporting research within the broader ROSES structure that spans space and Earth science supporting activities.
What is the purpose of this solicitation?
The purpose is to fund a wide range of basic and applied research that strengthens NASA science missions. It is intended to support work that helps NASA interpret mission data, improve scientific methods, mature technology, and build foundations for future missions, ranging from early-stage concepts to tools and techniques that can be adopted by flight projects and science teams.
What kinds of projects are considered under this opportunity?
The solicitation is intentionally broad. It invites proposals for theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate (SMD) science data, including studies using existing mission datasets to answer new scientific questions or extract additional value from prior observations. It also includes development work such as experiment techniques for future SMD missions, concepts for future missions, and technologies relevant to NASA science objectives.
Does the opportunity support analysis of existing NASA data?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data, including research that uses existing mission datasets to address new questions or to derive additional value from previously collected observations.
Is technology development or hardware development allowed?
Yes. The scope includes advancement of technologies relevant to NASA science objectives and development of science experiment hardware. It also includes development of experiment techniques that could be used on future SMD missions.
Are mission concepts for future NASA missions within scope?
Yes. The solicitation includes development of concepts for future missions, alongside other supporting research and technology maturation activities.
What platforms or investigation types are included?
The opportunity covers research and development tied to a variety of platforms and investigation types, including aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, International Space Station investigations, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicle activities.
Does this solicitation include laboratory and sample analysis work?
Yes. The scope extends to laboratory and analytical techniques for sample analysis, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to ground truth or validate Earth system observations. It also includes determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to interpret space data and returned samples.
Does ROSES also cover Earth science-related work?
Within ROSES, Earth science related needs mentioned include field campaigns and surface observations supporting missions, integrated Earth system model development, and systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and applied information systems aligned with SMD goals and datasets.
How broad is the funding range for projects?
Funding levels vary widely based on scope and nature of the work. Smaller, focused efforts (such as targeted data analysis) can be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
How much funding is available at the program element level?
At the program element level (the specific topics listed in ROSES appendices), NASA indicates that available funds range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. Depending on the element size, proposal quality, and program priorities, smaller elements may select only a handful of proposals while larger elements may support several dozen awards.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The most common period of performance is four years. Some program elements can be shorter or longer, with five years described as the maximum in this solicitation.
What award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The specific mechanism depends on the proposer type and the requirements of the relevant program element.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is open and flexible by organization type. NASA states that organizations of every type may submit, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and nonprofit institutions.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No. NASA states there is no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but with an important constraint: NASA's general policy is that work involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to non-U.S. institutions. The posting also notes that, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and it refers non-U.S. organizations to the ROSES Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules and special cases.
Where are the specific topics and due dates listed?
ROSES is organized around program elements described in appendices. The full ROSES 2015 document includes tables with specific program element names, due dates, and links.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official. Submissions can be made through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov.
What registrations are required before submitting?
Every organization intending to submit must be registered in NSPIRES. Any organization planning to submit via Grants.gov must be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES. Registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will transmit the proposal. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used.
Why does NASA recommend starting early with NSPIRES and/or Grants.gov?
NASA encourages applicants to begin using and learning the electronic systems well ahead of the due date because proposal preparation requires entering specific information in the correct format, and registration steps can take time.
Will NASA issue amendments or updates to the solicitation?
Yes. NASA notes that amendments, clarifications, and corrections may be issued through February 2016. Interested proposers are directed to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to electronic notifications for updates. Additional support materials mentioned include a web archive (and RSS feed) for amendments and a ROSES 2015 FAQ page.
Who should be contacted with questions about specific program elements?
For program element-specific questions, proposers are directed to the individual program officers listed in the ROSES appendices and in NASA's program officer list.
Who should be contacted for general policy or procedural questions about ROSES?
General policy and procedural questions for ROSES can be directed to Dr. Max Bernstein (Lead for Research, SMD) at sara@nasa.gov.
What is the CFDA number and assistance type for this opportunity?
The posting indicates this is a discretionary opportunity under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2015. The original closing date was May 15, 2015. A current closing date is listed as September 11, 2015. The archive date is October 11, 2015.
How does this solicitation fit into NASA's overall research funding approach?
ROSES is described as NASA's primary annual research solicitation mechanism, offering funding across a spectrum from small analysis projects to major technology and hardware development. It uses structured program elements with specific due dates and requires close attention to electronic submission and registration requirements.
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