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ROSES 2015 HTIDS (Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science) - FAQs

1) What is the ROSES 2015 HTIDS opportunity?

ROSES 2015 Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science (HTIDS) is a NASA Headquarters research and development funding call under the ROSES 2015 umbrella. It focuses on advancing technologies and instruments that enable or improve heliophysics science and support NASA heliophysics objectives.

2) Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?

This opportunity is offered by NASA (NASA Headquarters) as part of the ROSES 2015 research and development funding calls.

3) What kind of work does this opportunity support?

It supports science and technology development efforts aimed at advancing technologies and instruments that enable or improve heliophysics science, in alignment with NASA heliophysics objectives.

4) Is this a discretionary federal funding opportunity?

Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary federal funding opportunity.

5) What award types may NASA use for selections under this opportunity?

Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the nature of the proposed effort and the level of anticipated NASA involvement.

6) Who is eligible to apply for NASA funding under this announcement?

Proposers are expected to be affiliated with an organization registered in NSPIRES (nspires.nasaprs.com). As a general rule, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, which makes U.S.-based organizations the primary eligible applicants for receiving NASA funds under this announcement.

7) The listing shows eligibility as "Others." What does that mean here?

The eligibility field is categorized broadly as "Others," but the actual eligibility constraints and allowances are explained in the eligibility text rather than through a simple applicant-type checklist.

8) Do applicants need to be registered in NSPIRES?

Yes. Eligibility and submission expectations are tied closely to NASA's proposal and institutional registration system, and proposers are expected to be affiliated with an organization registered in NSPIRES.

9) Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?

Non-U.S. participation is not completely excluded, but it is governed by specific NASA policies. Organizations outside the United States may participate under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement.

10) What does "no exchange of funds" mean for non-U.S. participants?

It means the non-U.S. organization does not receive NASA money. Instead, the organization supports its participation using non-NASA sources of funding.

11) Where are the rules for non-U.S. participation described?

The announcement directs non-U.S. organizations proposing under a "no exchange of funds" arrangement to consult Appendix B, Section (l) of the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules and documentation expectations.

12) Can a solicitation like this be jointly issued with non-U.S. partner organizations?

Yes. The notice flags that some NASA Research Announcements can be jointly issued with non-U.S. partner organizations (for example, for guest observing programs tied to jointly sponsored missions). Those joint solicitations may include additional special guidelines for international participants.

13) What if a non-U.S. organization proposes and includes U.S. team members who need NASA support?

The opportunity highlights a special case: if a non-U.S. organization submits a proposal that includes U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested, the proposer should follow the special instructions in Section 2.3.10(c)(vii) of the NASA Guidebook for Proposers.

14) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.

15) What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?

The funding opportunity number is NNH15ZDA001N.

16) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number is 43.001 (Science).

17) When was this opportunity posted?

It was posted on May 7, 2015.

18) When was this opportunity created?

It was created on July 24, 2015.

19) What was the closing date for submissions?

The current closing date was August 28, 2015. The original closing date was June 12, 2015.

20) Is this opportunity still open?

No. The opportunity was archived on September 27, 2015.

21) Who is listed as the point of contact for questions or access issues?

Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were routed through the listed point of contact, Dr. Max Bernstein.

22) Where should applicants look for full requirements and submission instructions?

Applicants were instructed to use the provided link to access the complete text of the solicitation, which contains the full requirements, scope details, and submission instructions.

23) How does NASA decide between a grant and a cooperative agreement?

The notice states that the choice depends on the nature of the proposed effort and the level of anticipated NASA involvement.

24) Does this summary include all programmatic requirements and scope details?

No. The information provided notes that the complete text of the solicitation should be consulted for full requirements, scope details, and submission instructions.