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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 New Frontiers Homesteader" 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 Jun 24, 2015 and posted on May 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 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 New Frontiers Homesteader (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N, abbreviated as NFH) is part of NASA Headquarters' annual omnibus Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) solicitation run by the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The opportunity is designed to fund both basic and applied research that supports NASA science, spanning a very wide range of activities across space science and Earth science. In practical terms, it is a catch-all umbrella solicitation that points applicants to specific program elements described in the ROSES appendices, each with its own goals, requirements, and due dates, while still operating under a common set of agency policies and proposal rules.
The scope is intentionally broad and includes, among other things, theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data; development and use of airborne, balloon, sounding rocket, International Space Station, CubeSat, and other suborbital investigation platforms; development of new experimental techniques that could be used on future SMD missions; early-stage concepts for future missions; and advanced technologies that enable or improve SMD mission science. It also explicitly covers laboratory and analytical work tied to samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft as well as terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data. Additional topic areas include determining fundamental atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based observations and returned samples, carrying out Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD missions, building integrated Earth system models, and creating applied information systems that translate Earth science data products into societal or decision-support uses. The key idea is that NASA is not only looking for pure science results, but also for the tools, methods, datasets, hardware, and enabling technologies that make future science missions more capable.
Funding levels and project scale can vary dramatically depending on the specific program element and the ambition of the proposed work. The announcement notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused efforts such as targeted data analysis, and can exceed $1 million per year for large activities such as developing science experiment hardware. Budget availability is managed at the program-element level, with each element typically having anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which means NASA might select only a handful of proposals in some areas or several dozen in others, depending on objectives and proposal quality.
NASA indicates multiple possible award mechanisms: grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Which mechanism is used depends on the nature of the proposing organization and any program-specific requirements, such as the degree of NASA involvement anticipated during the project. The typical period of performance is four years, though some program elements can be shorter or longer, with a stated maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broadly open in terms of organization type: government or private, for-profit or non-profit, domestic or foreign, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit or on teaming arrangements. That said, the notice emphasizes an important NASA policy for international participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to the non-U.S. partner. The eligibility details also underline that proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and that in general NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions, with specific guidance for non-U.S. participants handled through the NASA Guidebook for Proposers and any special instructions in particular program elements.
Submission is fully electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative by the due date associated with the relevant program element. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but in either case organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and those using Grants.gov must be registered in both systems. All principal investigators and any other proposal participants (such as co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission path. Because registration and system setup can take time, the announcement encourages applicants to start early, become familiar with the systems, and ensure authorized representatives are properly designated.
Timing and reference information are handled in a structured way: the ROSES main document includes tables listing program element names, links, and due dates, while detailed requirements for each program element are provided in the appendices. Applicants are directed to monitor NSPIRES for updates and to subscribe to NASA's electronic notifications because amendments, clarifications, and new program elements can be issued through about February 2016, when the next ROSES solicitation was expected. NASA also points to an online archive (with an RSS feed) for amendments, a ROSES FAQ page, and a published list of SMD program officers. For general policy and procedural questions, the contact listed is Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov), who is identified as the SMD Lead for Research for ROSES-related matters.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity supporting science and technology research and development under CFDA 43.001 (Science). It specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement. Key dates shown in the source information include a posted date of May 11, 2015, an original closing date of June 5, 2015, and a revised current closing date of July 20, 2015, with an archive date of August 19, 2015, reflecting that applicants needed to follow the specific deadlines tied to the relevant program element and any amendments that might have changed submission windows.
FAQs: ROSES 2015 New Frontiers Homesteader (NFH) - NASA SMD
What is ROSES 2015 New Frontiers Homesteader (NFH)?
ROSES 2015 New Frontiers Homesteader (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N, abbreviated as NFH) is part of NASA Headquarters' annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation managed by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). It functions as an umbrella solicitation that directs applicants to specific program elements described in ROSES appendices, each with its own goals, proposal requirements, and due dates.
Is NFH a single research program or an umbrella solicitation?
It is an umbrella solicitation. The main ROSES document points to many different program elements in appendices. Each element has its own scope, requirements, and deadlines, while proposals still follow a common set of NASA policies and proposal rules.
What kinds of research activities are in scope?
The scope is intentionally broad and includes basic and applied research that supports NASA science across space science and Earth science. Examples mentioned include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data; technology and methods that enable future missions; and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal or decision-support uses.
Does the opportunity support both basic and applied research?
Yes. NASA indicates the opportunity is designed to fund both basic and applied research supporting NASA science, including not only scientific results but also tools, methods, datasets, hardware, and enabling technologies.
What types of platforms or mission-related work can be supported?
The announcement explicitly includes development and use of investigation platforms such as airborne, balloon, sounding rocket, International Space Station, CubeSat, and other suborbital platforms. It also includes early-stage concepts for future missions and advanced technologies that enable or improve SMD mission science.
Does NFH cover laboratory work and samples?
Yes. The scope includes laboratory and analytical work tied to samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data.
Are field campaigns and Earth surface observations included?
Yes. The description includes carrying out Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD missions.
Does NFH include modeling and information systems work?
Yes. Examples include building integrated Earth system models and creating applied information systems that translate Earth science data products into societal or decision-support uses.
Can proposals focus on atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret observations?
Yes. The scope includes determining fundamental atomic or compositional parameters needed to interpret space-based observations and returned samples.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels can vary widely by program element and project scale. The announcement notes awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrow, focused work (such as targeted data analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for large activities (such as developing science experiment hardware).
How is the budget managed across the solicitation?
Budget availability is managed at the program-element level. Each element typically has anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which affects how many proposals may be selected in a given area.
What award mechanisms might NASA use?
NASA indicates multiple possible award mechanisms: grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism used depends on the nature of the proposing organization and any program-specific requirements, including the degree of NASA involvement anticipated during the project.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements can be shorter or longer, with a stated maximum of five years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open by organization type: government or private, for-profit or non-profit, domestic or foreign. The notice does not state a restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit or on teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate, but the notice emphasizes NASA's policy on international participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations are generally conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA typically does not transfer funds to the non-U.S. partner.
Does NASA typically provide funding only to U.S. institutions?
In general, NASA funding is provided only to U.S. institutions. The opportunity notes that non-U.S. participation is addressed through the NASA Guidebook for Proposers and any special instructions in particular program elements.
Do proposers need to be registered in NSPIRES?
Yes. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES, and all principal investigators and other proposal participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submission method.
How do you submit a proposal?
Submission is fully electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative by the due date associated with the relevant program element. Proposals may be submitted through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov.
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES registration still required?
Yes. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES, and proposal participants must also be registered in NSPIRES.
Who must submit the proposal in the system?
The proposal must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative by the applicable due date.
Where do you find the correct due date for a proposal?
Due dates are tied to the specific program element. The ROSES main document includes tables listing program element names, links, and due dates, while detailed requirements are provided in the appendices.
Can deadlines and requirements change after the solicitation is posted?
Yes. The notice indicates amendments, clarifications, and new program elements can be issued, and applicants are directed to monitor NSPIRES for updates and subscribe to NASA's electronic notifications.
What resources are provided to track amendments and updates?
NASA points applicants to monitor NSPIRES, subscribe to electronic notifications, use an online archive (with an RSS feed) for amendments, and consult the ROSES FAQ page and the published list of SMD program officers.
Who is the contact for general policy and procedural questions?
The contact listed for general policy and procedural questions is Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov), identified as the SMD Lead for Research for ROSES-related matters.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity supporting science and technology research and development under CFDA 43.001 (Science).
What are the key dates shown for this opportunity?
Key dates shown include a posted date of May 11, 2015, an original closing date of June 5, 2015, a revised current closing date of July 20, 2015, and an archive date of August 19, 2015. The notice also emphasizes that applicants must follow the deadlines tied to the relevant program element and any amendments that may affect submission windows.
What is the main practical takeaway for applicants?
The main takeaway is to identify the correct ROSES program element in the appendices, follow that element's specific requirements and due date, ensure NSPIRES registration is complete for the organization and all participants, and monitor NSPIRES and official notices for amendments or changes.
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