Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N MDAP
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N MDAP
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015 Mars Data Analysis Program" 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 Jul 23, 2015 and posted on Jul 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 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:
The ROSES 2015 Mars Data Analysis Program (MDAP) is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation, issued by NASA Headquarters under funding opportunity number NNH15ZDA001N. Through this notice of research announcement (NRA), NASA's Science Mission Directorate seeks proposals for both basic and applied research that advances NASA science goals, with MDAP sitting within that larger ROSES structure as a program element focused on Mars-related data analysis. In practice, this opportunity supports work that turns existing mission data into new scientific results, while also fitting into a much wider portfolio of eligible research and technology activities described across ROSES.
The scope described in the solicitation is intentionally broad and covers many types of supporting research and technology across space and Earth sciences. Eligible work includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using platforms like aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles; and development of experimental techniques and mission concepts that could feed forward to future NASA missions. It also includes development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions; laboratory techniques and analyses for extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial analog samples that help validate or interpret mission observations; determination of atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based data and samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting NASA Earth science missions; integrated Earth system model development; and applied systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits and usable information systems. While MDAP is specifically labeled as Mars data analysis, the ROSES umbrella language clarifies that NASA is funding a wide range of research modes, from pure analysis to more technology-forward development, depending on the specific program element requirements laid out in the ROSES appendices.
Funding levels and award size vary substantially by the type of work proposed and the particular ROSES program element. The solicitation notes that awards can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis to more than $1 million per year for larger, more extensive activities such as development of science experiment hardware. NASA also indicates that the total funds available within each program element can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means the number of awards can vary widely (from only a few selections to several dozen) depending on the element's objectives, the quality of submissions, and available budgets. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
NASA may issue awards using different legal instruments depending on the proposer and the nature of the work. The solicitation anticipates awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance is four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum generally up to five years. This provides flexibility for projects that are primarily analysis-based as well as efforts that require longer timelines for development, integration, or more complex research plans.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organization type: domestic and foreign, government and private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA emphasizes an important policy constraint for international participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer funds to non-U.S. entities. The eligibility section also states that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, with specific guidance for non-U.S. participation referenced in NASA's guidebook for proposers (including special instructions when non-U.S. organizations involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested).
All proposals must be submitted electronically, and submission must be completed by an authorized organizational representative. Submissions can be made through NASA's proposal system NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission pathway. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered there as well. The registration process must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) permitted to submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations. NASA encourages organizations and investigators to start registrations and system familiarization well ahead of deadlines, since the proposal systems require specific institutional and personnel information to be entered correctly.
Key administrative details included in the source data are that the opportunity was posted July 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2015, and an archive date of September 27, 2015. The assistance listing includes CFDA number 43.001 (Science), and the activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development. The solicitation directs applicants to consult the ROSES appendices for the specific descriptions, due dates, and requirements of each program element (with program names and links referenced as being in tables within the ROSES document). It also encourages prospective applicants to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements through February 2016, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was expected, and provides web locations for amendments, FAQs, and program officer contacts. For general ROSES policies and procedures, the point of contact listed is Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research in NASA's Science Mission Directorate, reachable via the SARA email address.
ROSES 2015 Mars Data Analysis Program (MDAP) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the ROSES 2015 Mars Data Analysis Program (MDAP)?
MDAP is a program element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015 solicitation. It supports research that analyzes existing Mars mission data to produce new scientific results, aligned with NASA Science Mission Directorate goals.
2) What is the official funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The ROSES 2015 solicitation (which includes MDAP as a program element) is issued under funding opportunity number NNH15ZDA001N.
3) Is MDAP a standalone solicitation or part of something larger?
MDAP is not described as a standalone solicitation. It sits within the larger ROSES 2015 notice of research announcement (NRA), and applicants are directed to the ROSES appendices for program-element-specific requirements.
4) What kinds of work are supported under the ROSES umbrella described here?
The scope is described as intentionally broad and can include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the ISS, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles; development of experimental techniques and mission concepts; advanced technology development relevant to NASA missions; laboratory techniques and analyses for returned extraterrestrial samples and terrestrial analog samples; determination of atomic/compositional parameters needed to analyze data and samples; Earth surface observations and field campaigns; integrated Earth system model development; and applied systems that translate Earth science research into societal benefits and usable information systems.
5) If MDAP is "Mars Data Analysis," does the solicitation only fund Mars data analysis?
The information provided labels MDAP as Mars-related data analysis, but also makes clear that the overall ROSES solicitation covers a wide range of research and technology activities. The specific scope and requirements depend on the particular ROSES program element descriptions in the appendices.
6) What is the typical award size?
Award sizes can vary substantially. The solicitation notes awards may range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused efforts such as data analysis to more than $1 million per year for larger activities such as development of science experiment hardware.
7) How much total funding is available, and how many awards might be made?
Total funds available can vary by program element, ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars. Because of that, the number of awards can vary widely, from only a few selections to several dozen, depending on program-element objectives, submission quality, and available budgets.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity information provided states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
9) What types of awards (legal instruments) might NASA use?
NASA anticipates making awards through a range of instruments depending on the proposer and work nature, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
10) What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter or longer durations, with a stated maximum generally up to five years.
11) Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is described as broad: domestic and foreign organizations, government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations may submit proposals.
12) Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, but with an important constraint: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a "no exchange of funds" basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer funds to non-U.S. entities.
13) Does NASA fund non-U.S. institutions directly?
The provided information states that, in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, with additional guidance for non-U.S. participation referenced in NASA's guidebook for proposers.
14) Are there special instructions if a non-U.S. organization involves U.S. personnel who need NASA support?
Yes. The information indicates there are special instructions in NASA's guidebook for proposers when non-U.S. organizations involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
15) Is there a limit on how many proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction on the number of proposals is stated in the information provided.
16) Are teaming arrangements allowed?
The information provided states there is no stated restriction on teaming arrangements.
17) How must proposals be submitted?
All proposals must be submitted electronically, and submission must be completed by an authorized organizational representative.
18) What submission systems can be used?
Submissions can be made through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov. However, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission pathway is used.
19) If submitting through Grants.gov, are there additional registration requirements?
Yes. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in Grants.gov as well. The organization must still be registered in NSPIRES.
20) Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
The organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and the registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) permitted to submit proposals. In addition, all principal investigators and other named participants (including co-investigators) must have NSPIRES registrations.
21) Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
NASA encourages early registration and system familiarization because the proposal systems require specific institutional and personnel information to be entered correctly, and these setup steps can take time.
22) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2015. The original and current closing date is August 28, 2015. The archive date is September 27, 2015.
23) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing includes CFDA number 43.001 (Science).
24) What is the activity category?
The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development.
25) Where are the program-element-specific requirements and due dates described?
Applicants are directed to consult the ROSES appendices for the specific descriptions, due dates, and requirements of each program element. The ROSES document includes tables with program names and links.
26) Should applicants watch for amendments or new program elements?
Yes. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and new program elements through February 2016, when a subsequent ROSES solicitation was expected.
27) Where does NASA provide amendments, FAQs, and program officer contacts?
The information provided indicates NASA provides web locations for amendments, FAQs, and program officer contacts, and encourages monitoring NSPIRES for updates.
28) Who is the general point of contact for ROSES policies and procedures?
For general ROSES policies and procedures, the listed point of contact is Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research in NASA's Science Mission Directorate, reachable via the SARA email address.
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