Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N LWS
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N LWS
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015 Living With a Star" 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 Apr 13, 2015 and posted on Feb 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
ROSES 2015 Living With a Star (LWS) is part of NASA Headquarters' broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation, issued under NRA number NNH15ZDA001N. The opportunity is designed to fund both basic and applied research that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), with a scope that spans space science and Earth science. In practice, it is a large umbrella announcement that contains multiple individual program elements (listed in the ROSES appendices and tables), each with its own specific focus, requirements, and due dates. The LWS portion sits within this wider ROSES framework and aims to advance science and technology that help NASA understand and address space environment effects relevant to life and technology, while still operating under the general ROSES rules and processes.
The solicitation supports a very wide range of work, from traditional research activities like theory, modeling, and data analysis of SMD mission results, to hands-on technology and mission-enabling efforts. Examples of supported work include analysis of existing NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles; development of new experimental methods suited to future space missions; early-stage concepts for future SMD missions; and advanced technologies relevant to NASA's science goals. It also explicitly includes laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data. In addition, the call highlights Earth-surface observations and field campaigns that connect to SMD missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or decision-support uses. Taken together, the opportunity is meant to cover the full pipeline from fundamental understanding to practical tools and capabilities that NASA missions can use or build upon.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the type of work proposed. Smaller, tightly scoped projects (for example, focused data analysis studies) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts (such as development of science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year. NASA notes that the amount of money available differs by program element, ranging from under $1 million to several million dollars, which means the number of awards can vary from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on the element's objectives and the strength and volume of submissions. Awards may be issued using different legal instruments including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, with the instrument choice depending on the proposing organization and the specific program requirements.
The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may specify different durations, and the maximum is generally five years. Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type: government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and domestic and foreign organizations may submit, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. However, NASA's standard policy is that projects involving non-U.S. organizations are conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA generally does not provide funding to non-U.S. institutions, even if they participate scientifically. The announcement points applicants to specific sections of the NASA NRA Guidebook for detailed rules affecting non-U.S. proposers and special cases involving U.S. personnel support requests.
Operationally, proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official by the due date set for the relevant program element. Submissions can be made through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but all organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and any organization using Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. The registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway. NASA emphasizes starting registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute submission problems.
Key dates and logistics included a posted date of February 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 1, 2015, and an archive date of May 31, 2015. The solicitation falls under CFDA 43.001 (Science) and does not require cost sharing or matching. Because ROSES is frequently updated, NASA directed potential proposers to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements through February 2016, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was expected. Additional support resources were identified, including a ROSES 2015 web page for amendments and an FAQ page, plus contact and policy guidance through SMD's research leadership (notably the ROSES policy contact listed as Max Bernstein via sara@nasa.gov) and the program officers named within the specific appendix sections for each program element.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2015 Living With a Star (LWS)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2015 Living With a Star (LWS) is a component of NASA Headquarters Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES). It is issued under NASA Research Announcement (NRA) number NNH15ZDA001N and is structured as a broad umbrella solicitation that includes many separate program elements.
2) How does LWS relate to ROSES overall?
LWS sits inside the larger ROSES 2015 framework. Proposers follow the general ROSES rules and processes, but they must also follow the requirements, focus areas, and due dates of the specific ROSES program element they are applying to (as described in the relevant appendices and tables).
3) What is the purpose of the LWS portion of ROSES 2015?
The LWS portion aims to advance science and technology that help NASA understand and address space environment effects relevant to life and technology, while operating within the broader ROSES policies and submission processes.
4) What kinds of work does this solicitation support?
This solicitation supports both basic and applied research across space science and Earth science. Examples include theory, modeling, and data analysis; investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles; development of experimental methods suited to future space missions; early-stage concepts for future SMD missions; and advanced technologies relevant to NASA science goals.
5) Does ROSES 2015 support analysis of existing NASA data?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly includes analysis of existing NASA science data, including analysis of results from SMD missions.
6) Are flight and suborbital platforms included as allowable investigation approaches?
Yes. The opportunity describes investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles, among other approaches.
7) Can proposals include developing hardware or mission-enabling technology?
Yes. The solicitation includes hands-on technology and mission-enabling efforts, including development of science experiment hardware, development of new experimental methods suited to future missions, and advanced technologies tied to NASA science objectives.
8) Does the solicitation allow laboratory analysis of samples?
Yes. It explicitly includes laboratory analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data.
9) Are Earth science field campaigns and Earth-surface observations included?
Yes. The call highlights Earth-surface observations and field campaigns that connect to SMD missions.
10) Does the solicitation include Earth system modeling and applied decision-support tools?
Yes. It includes development of integrated Earth system models and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or decision-support uses.
11) What is meant by ROSES being an "umbrella" announcement?
ROSES is described as a large umbrella solicitation with multiple individual program elements. Each program element has its own focus, requirements, and due dates, which are provided in ROSES appendices and tables.
12) Where do applicants find the specific requirements and deadlines that apply to their proposal?
Applicants are expected to use the ROSES appendices and tables to identify the relevant program element, then follow the specific focus, requirements, and due date for that element (in addition to the general ROSES rules).
13) How much funding is available?
Funding varies widely by program element and by the type of work proposed. Smaller, tightly scoped projects may be under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts such as development of science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year.
14) How does funding availability vary across program elements?
NASA notes that the amount of money available differs by program element, ranging from under $1 million to several million dollars. This affects how many awards can be made for a given element.
15) How many awards might be made?
The number of awards can vary from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on the program element's objectives and the strength and volume of submissions.
16) What types of award instruments can NASA use?
Awards may be issued using grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The specific instrument depends on the proposing organization and the requirements of the program element.
17) What is the typical project length (period of performance)?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may specify different durations, and the maximum is generally five years.
18) Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is broad. Government and private entities, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and domestic and foreign organizations may submit.
19) Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction on the number of proposals is stated in the opportunity description.
20) Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. The opportunity notes there is no restriction on teaming arrangements.
21) Can non-U.S. organizations participate, and will they be funded by NASA?
Non-U.S. organizations may submit, but NASA's standard policy is that projects involving non-U.S. organizations are conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis. In general, NASA does not provide funding to non-U.S. institutions, even if they participate scientifically.
22) Where can applicants find the detailed rules for non-U.S. proposers and special cases?
The announcement points applicants to specific sections of the NASA NRA Guidebook for detailed rules affecting non-U.S. proposers, including special cases involving requests to support U.S. personnel.
23) How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational official by the due date established for the relevant program element.
24) What submission systems can be used?
Submissions can be made through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov.
25) Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. All organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. Any organization using Grants.gov must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
26) Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
The authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals must be identified in NSPIRES. In addition, all principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
27) Who is allowed to submit the proposal?
The proposal must be submitted by an authorized organizational official (as identified through the registration process) by the relevant program element due date.
28) What does NASA recommend regarding registration and learning the submission systems?
NASA emphasizes starting registration and system familiarization early to avoid last-minute submission problems.
29) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posted date is February 23, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 1, 2015. The archive date is May 31, 2015.
30) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation falls under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
31) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
32) Can the solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. The announcement notes that ROSES is frequently updated and directs potential proposers to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements.
33) How long were applicants told to monitor for amendments and new program elements?
Applicants were directed to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements through February 2016, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was expected.
34) Where are amendments and official updates posted?
Additional resources identified include a ROSES 2015 web page for amendments and an FAQ page, and applicants are also directed to monitor NSPIRES for amendments.
35) Who can be contacted for policy guidance about ROSES?
The opportunity identifies a ROSES policy contact as Max Bernstein via sara@nasa.gov.
36) Who should applicants contact about a specific program element?
Applicants are directed to the program officers named within the specific appendix sections for each program element.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Sampling Selenium Contamination Following Wetland Restructure
Previous opportunity: Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N LWS
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NNH15ZDA001N LWS) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FUTURE ARCTIC SENSING TECHNOLOGIES Apply for DARPA BAA 15 28 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 15 28 Agency: DARPA Strategic Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| EARLY CAREER FACULTY ECF Apply for NNH15ZOA001N 15ECF B1 Funding Number: NNH15ZOA001N 15ECF B1 Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Young Faculty Award (YFA) Apply for DARPA RA 15 32 Funding Number: DARPA RA 15 32 Agency: DARPA Microsystems Technology Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Manufacturing Machines and Equipment Apply for PD 15 1468 Funding Number: PD 15 1468 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Modernization of Navy Grade Alloy Steel Plate Production Project Apply for FOA RQKM 2015 0013 Funding Number: FOA RQKM 2015 0013 Agency: Air Force Research Lab Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Heliophysics Guest Investigator Apply for NNH15ZDA001N HGI Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N HGI Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Hayabusa2 Participating Scientist Apply for NNH15ZDA001N HAYB2 Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N HAYB2 Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences Apply for NNH15ZDA001N TWSC Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N TWSC Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Great Lakes Northern Forests Apply for G15AS00093 Funding Number: G15AS00093 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $62,630 |
| Cracking the Olfactory Code Apply for 15 547 Funding Number: 15 547 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| ROSES 2015 Physical Oceanography Apply for NNH15ZDA001N PO Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N PO Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Solar System Observations Apply for NNH15ZDA001N SSO Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N SSO Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Science Utilization of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission Apply for NNH15ZDA001N SUSMAP Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N SUSMAP Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Modeling, Analysis, and Prediction Apply for NNH15ZDA001N MAP Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N MAP Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Emerging Worlds Apply for NNH15ZDA001N EW Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N EW Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science Apply for NNH15ZDA001N RRNES Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N RRNES Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Aerial Creel Survey of The Detroit River Apply for G15AP00027 Funding Number: G15AP00027 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| ROSES 2015 Advancing Collaborative Connections for Earth System Science Apply for NNH15ZDA001N ACCESS Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N ACCESS Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 In Space Validation of Earth Science Technologies Apply for NNH15ZDA001N INVEST Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N INVEST Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2015 Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) Science Team Apply for NNH15ZDA001N PMM Funding Number: NNH15ZDA001N PMM Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NNH15ZDA001N LWS", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.