Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N ICEB
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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 IceBridge Observations" 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 10, 2015 and posted on Mar 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 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 IceBridge Observations (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N, program element ICEB) is part of NASA Headquarters' annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation managed by the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The opportunity is meant to fund basic and applied research that supports NASA science goals, with this specific element tied to IceBridge observations and the broader use of NASA Earth science data. In practice, it invites proposals that use, analyze, improve, or build on NASA-collected observations and related datasets, along with the methods and tools needed to turn those observations into publishable science results and usable products.
The scope is intentionally wide and covers most of the research pipeline. On the science side, NASA is looking for work involving theory, modeling, algorithm development, and analysis of SMD science data, including data collected from aircraft and other platforms (scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital systems). The solicitation also supports development of experimental techniques and instrument or measurement approaches that could feed into future NASA missions, as well as concept development for new missions and enabling technologies relevant to SMD priorities. It also explicitly includes laboratory and field work that helps interpret or validate remote sensing observations, such as Earth surface campaigns and terrestrial sample analysis that support Earth system science missions. Beyond discovery science, ROSES 2015 also welcomes proposals aimed at integrated Earth system modeling and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit, including information systems that make SMD data more usable by decision-makers and other stakeholders.
Funding levels vary substantially based on the scale of the proposed effort. Smaller, focused projects such as targeted data analysis efforts may request under $100,000 per year, while larger, more complex activities like science instrument or hardware development efforts can exceed $1 million per year. NASA notes that the amount available differs by program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which typically translates into selecting anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on objectives, available funding, and proposal quality. Awards can be issued in several legal forms (grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers), with the instrument selected based on the proposer type and the nature of the work. The typical period of performance is four years, although some elements may specify shorter or longer durations up to a five-year maximum.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit organizations can submit, and there is no restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit or on teaming arrangements. However, NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's long-standing "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they can collaborate but should not expect NASA dollars to be transferred to them; special guidance for such arrangements is referenced in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers, including instructions for cases involving U.S. personnel who would receive NASA support while working with non-U.S. partners.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative and can be submitted through either NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or Grants.gov. Organizational registration in NSPIRES is required for everyone, and organizations that submit through Grants.gov must be registered there as well. Importantly, all principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA encourages applicants to start registration and proposal entry early to avoid last-minute system or authorization issues. The solicitation also emphasizes that the detailed requirements, due dates, and program-specific instructions are found in the ROSES appendices and in the tables listing individual calls, and that amendments can be issued through the ROSES cycle; proposers are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES and NASA's ROSES web pages for updates, FAQs, and clarifications.
For this particular listing, the opportunity was posted March 10, 2015, with a proposal deadline of May 18, 2015 (archived June 17, 2015). The CFDA number associated with the program is 43.001 (Science). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. General policy and procedural questions for ROSES were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein (SMD), while program-element specific questions were intended for the program officers identified in the appendices for each element.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ROSES 2015 IceBridge Observations opportunity?
ROSES 2015 IceBridge Observations (program element ICEB) is a funding opportunity under NASA Headquarters' annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation, managed by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It supports basic and applied research that advances NASA science goals, with this element focused on IceBridge observations and broader use of NASA Earth science data.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH15ZDA001N, and the program element is ICEB.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?
The scope is intentionally broad and can cover most of the research pipeline, including projects that use, analyze, improve, or build on NASA-collected observations and related datasets. It also supports the methods and tools needed to convert those observations into publishable science results and usable products.
Does the solicitation support both basic and applied research?
Yes. The opportunity is meant to fund both basic and applied research that supports NASA science goals. It also includes applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefit.
What types of research activities are within scope?
NASA lists a wide range of in-scope activities, including theory, modeling, algorithm development, and analysis of SMD science data. The solicitation also welcomes integrated Earth system modeling and information systems that make SMD data more usable by decision-makers and other stakeholders.
What data sources and observing platforms are referenced?
The opportunity includes analysis of SMD science data, including data collected from aircraft and other platforms such as scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital systems.
Are laboratory and field activities allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes laboratory and field work that helps interpret or validate remote sensing observations, such as Earth surface campaigns and terrestrial sample analysis that support Earth system science missions.
Does the solicitation support technology, instruments, or mission concepts?
Yes. ROSES 2015 supports development of experimental techniques and instrument or measurement approaches that could feed into future NASA missions. It also includes concept development for new missions and enabling technologies relevant to SMD priorities.
How much funding can a proposal request?
Funding levels vary widely depending on the proposed effort. Smaller, focused projects (for example, targeted data analysis) may request under $100,000 per year, while larger and more complex activities (such as science instrument or hardware development) can exceed $1 million per year.
How much total funding is available, and how many awards might be made?
NASA notes that the amount available differs by program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This typically translates into selecting anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on objectives, available funding, and proposal quality.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
Awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument selected depends on the proposer type and the nature of the work.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations, up to a five-year maximum.
Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad across organizational types. Domestic and foreign entities may submit, including government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Can a non-U.S. organization receive NASA funding under this opportunity?
NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's long-standing "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning they can collaborate but should not expect NASA dollars to be transferred to them.
Where is guidance described for collaborations involving non-U.S. organizations?
Special guidance is referenced in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers, including instructions for situations where U.S. personnel would receive NASA support while working with non-U.S. partners.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No. The solicitation states there is no restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit.
Are teaming arrangements or collaborations allowed?
Yes. The opportunity states there is no restriction on teaming arrangements.
How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative.
What submission systems can be used to apply?
Proposals can be submitted through either NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Organizational registration in NSPIRES is required for everyone. In addition, organizations that submit through Grants.gov must be registered there as well.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need to register in NSPIRES?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must be individually registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Does NASA recommend starting registrations and proposal entry early?
Yes. NASA encourages proposers to start registration and proposal entry early to avoid last-minute system or authorization issues.
Where do applicants find the detailed requirements and instructions?
The solicitation emphasizes that detailed requirements, due dates, and program-specific instructions are found in the ROSES appendices and in the tables listing individual calls.
Can the solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. Amendments can be issued through the ROSES cycle. Proposers are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES and NASA's ROSES web pages for updates, FAQs, and clarifications.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the proposal deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2015. The proposal deadline was May 18, 2015. It was archived on June 17, 2015.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 43.001 (Science).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
General policy and procedural questions for ROSES were directed to Dr. Max Bernstein (SMD).
Who should be contacted for program-element specific questions?
Program-element specific questions were intended for the program officers identified in the appendices for each element.
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