Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N LCLUC
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N LCLUC
- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015: Land-Cover/Land-Use Change" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 10, 2015 and posted on Nov 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 01, 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
ROSES 2015: Land-Cover/Land-Use Change (LCLUC) is part of NASA's larger omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation, released under Notice of Funding Opportunity NNH15ZDA001N. Through this call, NASA's Science Mission Directorate seeks proposals for both basic and applied research that advance NASA space and Earth science objectives. While the specific program element highlighted here is Land-Cover/Land-Use Change, the ROSES framework it sits within supports a wide range of related work, including developing and testing scientific ideas, improving methods and models, and extracting new findings from NASA and other relevant datasets. In practice, this means LCLUC proposals are typically expected to strengthen understanding of how Earth's land surface is changing over time, why those changes are happening, and what the consequences are for Earth system processes and human needs, using NASA-relevant observations and analysis approaches.
The opportunity is broad in the types of activities it supports. NASA indicates that proposals may focus on theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data, as well as Earth surface observations and field campaigns that help support or validate NASA Earth system science missions. The solicitation also emphasizes the development of integrated Earth system models and systems that translate Earth science research into societal applications, which is often relevant for land-use and land-cover work where outputs may be used for resource management, hazard planning, climate and carbon assessments, or other decision-support contexts. Beyond purely analytical studies, the overarching ROSES call can also support technology development and new measurement concepts (for example, techniques that could be used on future missions or suborbital investigations), though the specific fit of hardware or mission-concept work depends on the requirements of the LCLUC program element as described in the ROSES appendices.
Funding levels are flexible and scale with the complexity of the proposed work. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts such as focused data analysis, and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large, resource-intensive activities such as developing science experiment hardware. The total amount available varies by program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means each element may fund only a handful of projects or, in other cases, several dozen, depending on priorities and the quality and volume of submissions. The typical period of performance is four years, with some program elements allowing shorter or longer timelines, up to a maximum of five years.
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments depending on the proposer and the nature of the work, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Eligibility is intentionally broad: organizations of all types may apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit groups, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. An important constraint is NASA's policy for non-U.S. participation: projects involving non-U.S. organizations must be carried out on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not provide funding directly to non-U.S. partners even if they collaborate scientifically.
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized organizational representative by the program element due date. Proposals can be submitted through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but regardless of the submission route, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If using Grants.gov, organizations must also be registered there in addition to NSPIRES. NASA requires that the submission account identify the authorized representative(s) who can officially submit on behalf of the institution, and all principal investigators and other listed participants such as co-investigators must have NSPIRES registrations as well. Because account setup and data entry can take time, NASA encourages prospective applicants to begin registrations and familiarize themselves with the system well before the deadline.
Key logistical details provided for this specific listing include a posted date of November 10, 2015, and an application closing date of December 1, 2015. The solicitation points applicants to the ROSES appendices for the detailed rules, scope, and evaluation information for each program element, and notes that program names, due dates, and links are organized in the ROSES tables. NASA also highlights that amendments and clarifications may be issued through the ROSES cycle (up to February 2016 for this edition) and encourages applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications. For help beyond the written materials, applicants are directed to program officers listed for each element and to NASA's general ROSES contact email (sara@nasa.gov), with general policy and procedure questions routed through the Science Mission Directorate research office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2015: Land-Cover/Land-Use Change (LCLUC)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Land-Cover/Land-Use Change (LCLUC) program element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015 solicitation, released under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NNH15ZDA001N.
What is the overall purpose of ROSES and where does LCLUC fit?
ROSES is NASA's omnibus solicitation through which the Science Mission Directorate seeks proposals for basic and applied research that advance NASA space and Earth science objectives. LCLUC is one program element within that framework, focused on understanding how and why Earth's land surface changes over time and what those changes mean for Earth system processes and human needs, using NASA-relevant observations and analysis approaches.
What kinds of research does LCLUC typically support?
LCLUC proposals are typically expected to strengthen understanding of land-cover and land-use change over time, the drivers behind those changes, and the consequences for Earth system processes and human needs, using NASA-relevant observations, datasets, and analytical approaches.
Are both basic and applied research proposals allowed?
Yes. NASA states that it seeks proposals for both basic and applied research through ROSES, and the LCLUC element is described in that context.
What activities are allowed or encouraged under this call?
The solicitation indicates broad support for activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Mission Directorate data, as well as Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support or validate NASA Earth system science missions. It also emphasizes development of integrated Earth system models and systems that translate Earth science research into societal applications.
Can proposals include field campaigns or ground observations?
Yes. The opportunity notes support for Earth surface observations and field campaigns, especially where they help support or validate NASA Earth system science missions.
Can a proposal focus on methods, models, or new findings from existing datasets?
Yes. The ROSES framework described here includes developing and testing scientific ideas, improving methods and models, and extracting new findings from NASA and other relevant datasets.
Are societal applications relevant to this opportunity?
Yes. The solicitation highlights systems that translate Earth science research into societal applications, which can be relevant for land-use and land-cover work where outputs may inform resource management, hazard planning, climate and carbon assessments, or other decision-support contexts.
Does this opportunity support technology development or new measurement concepts?
The overarching ROSES call can support technology development and new measurement concepts (for example, techniques that could be used on future missions or suborbital investigations). However, the specific fit of hardware or mission-concept work depends on the requirements of the LCLUC program element as described in the ROSES appendices.
How much funding is available?
Funding levels are described as flexible and scaling with the complexity of the proposed work. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped efforts such as focused data analysis, and can exceed $1,000,000 per year for large, resource-intensive activities such as developing science experiment hardware.
Is there a total funding cap for the LCLUC element?
The listing explains that the total amount available varies by program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars. It does not provide a single fixed total for LCLUC in this summary and points applicants to the ROSES appendices and tables for element-specific details.
How many awards might be made?
The number of projects funded can vary by program element and depends on priorities and the quality and volume of submissions. The listing notes that some elements may fund only a handful of projects, while others may fund several dozen.
What is the typical project period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may allow shorter or longer timelines, up to a maximum of five years.
What funding instruments might NASA use for awards?
Awards may be issued using different legal instruments depending on the proposer and the nature of the work, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad. Organizations of all types may apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit groups.
Are foreign organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, foreign entities may apply or participate. However, NASA's policy for non-U.S. participation is that projects involving non-U.S. organizations must be carried out on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not provide funding directly to non-U.S. partners even if they collaborate scientifically.
What does "no-exchange-of-funds" mean in this context?
As described in the listing, it means NASA generally does not provide funding directly to non-U.S. organizations, even if they participate scientifically in the project.
Is there a restriction on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated in the information provided. The listing notes that there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can multiple organizations team together on a proposal?
Yes. The listing indicates there is no stated restriction on teaming arrangements.
How do we submit an application?
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized organizational representative by the program element due date. Proposals can be submitted through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission route.
Do we have to use NSPIRES if we submit through Grants.gov?
Yes. Even if submitting via Grants.gov, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If using Grants.gov, organizations must also be registered in Grants.gov in addition to NSPIRES.
Who must have NSPIRES registrations?
The listing states that the submission account must identify the authorized representative(s) who can officially submit on behalf of the institution, and all principal investigators and other listed participants (such as co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations as well.
Who is allowed to officially submit the proposal?
An authorized organizational representative must complete the electronic submission by the due date. NASA requires that the NSPIRES submission account identify the authorized representative(s) who can submit on behalf of the institution.
Why does NASA recommend starting registrations early?
Because account setup and data entry can take time, NASA encourages applicants to begin registrations and familiarize themselves with the system well before the deadline.
What are the key dates for this specific listing?
The posted date is November 10, 2015, and the application closing date is December 1, 2015.
Where do applicants find the detailed rules, scope, and evaluation information for LCLUC?
The solicitation points applicants to the ROSES appendices for detailed rules, scope, and evaluation information for each program element. It also notes that program names, due dates, and links are organized in the ROSES tables.
Can the solicitation be amended after it is posted?
Yes. NASA notes that amendments and clarifications may be issued through the ROSES cycle (up to February 2016 for this edition) and encourages applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications.
How can applicants stay informed about amendments or clarifications?
Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications, as amendments and clarifications may be issued during the ROSES cycle.
Who do we contact with questions about the LCLUC program element?
For help beyond the written materials, applicants are directed to program officers listed for each element.
What is the general ROSES contact email?
The general ROSES contact email provided is sara@nasa.gov.
Where should general policy and procedure questions be directed?
The listing indicates that general policy and procedure questions are routed through the Science Mission Directorate research office.
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