Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N OBB
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N OBB
- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015: Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry" 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 Dec 15, 2015 and posted on Dec 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 03, 2016. (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: Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry is part of NASA's Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation (NRA NNH15ZDA001N) run by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (OBB) element sits within this broader ROSES framework and supports research that advances NASA Earth science objectives by improving understanding of ocean ecosystems, ocean productivity, and the cycling of carbon and other biologically important elements. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to fund both basic and applied work that strengthens the science return from NASA observations and prepares the community for future Earth science investigations tied to ocean biology and biogeochemistry.
The solicitation is intentionally broad in the kinds of work it will consider. It covers research such as theory development, numerical and statistical modeling, and analysis of SMD science data, including data from satellite missions as well as related observing platforms. It also includes activities that can be more technology- or mission-enabling, such as developing and validating new experimental techniques for future space missions, advancing concepts for future missions, and maturing technologies relevant to NASA science needs. In addition, NASA highlights laboratory and analytical work that supports interpretation and validation of observations, including analysis of terrestrial samples used to verify Earth system mission measurements (and, in the larger ROSES context, methods relevant to returned extraterrestrial samples). The call also emphasizes field campaigns and Earth surface observations that directly support SMD missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and building systems that translate Earth science research data into applied products and information systems useful for societal needs, as long as they remain aligned with SMD objectives and the use of NASA data.
Funding size and project scope can vary widely. The notice explains that smaller, tightly scoped efforts like focused data analysis studies may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger and more complex efforts, such as substantial technology development or science hardware work, can exceed $1 million per year. At the program-element level, NASA indicates that available funding may range from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which typically means the number of awards could range from only a few to several dozen depending on program goals and the quality and quantity of submissions.
Awards can be made through several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Which instrument is used depends on the type of organization proposing and the specific program requirements. The typical period of performance is four years, though some program elements may specify shorter durations or allow longer periods up to a maximum of five years.
Eligibility is broadly open. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including domestic and foreign entities; government and private organizations; for-profit and nonprofit institutions. There is no restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit or on teaming arrangements. One key NASA policy point is that collaborations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA does not provide funding directly to the non-U.S. partner even if that partner participates in the research.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative by the due date associated with the specific program element. Proposals may be submitted through NASA's NSPIRES system or via Grants.gov, but all organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, an organization must be registered in both systems. In addition, all principal investigators and any other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA strongly encourages prospective applicants to complete registrations and become familiar with the submission systems well before deadlines to avoid last-minute access or validation problems.
Key logistical details, including the specific program element descriptions, points of contact, and the relevant due dates, are provided in the ROSES appendices and in Tables 2 and 3 of the solicitation. Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES for updates and amendments through February 2016, with the overall closing date for this opportunity listed as March 3, 2016. NASA also provides an amendments archive, an FAQ page for ROSES-2015, and a program officer list for element-specific questions. General policy and procedure questions for ROSES are directed to the SMD ROSES contact (Max Bernstein) via sara@nasa.gov.
FAQs: ROSES 2015 - Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (OBB)
1. What is the ROSES 2015: Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (OBB) opportunity?
ROSES 2015: Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (OBB) is a program element within NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) omnibus solicitation (NRA NNH15ZDA001N). It is managed by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and supports research aligned with NASA Earth science objectives related to ocean ecosystems, ocean productivity, and ocean biogeochemical cycling.
2. What is the overall goal of the OBB element?
The OBB element aims to advance NASA Earth science objectives by improving understanding of ocean ecosystems and the cycling of carbon and other biologically important elements. It is intended to fund both basic and applied work that strengthens the science return from NASA observations and helps prepare the research community for future Earth science investigations connected to ocean biology and biogeochemistry.
3. What kinds of research activities are considered responsive to this opportunity?
The solicitation is intentionally broad. It includes, among other things:
- Theory development
- Numerical and statistical modeling
- Analysis of SMD science data, including satellite mission data and related observing platforms
- Laboratory and analytical work that supports interpretation and validation of observations
- Field campaigns and Earth surface observations that directly support SMD missions
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Development of systems that translate Earth science research data into applied products and information systems for societal needs (when aligned with SMD objectives and NASA data use)
4. Does the opportunity support work related to future missions or technology development?
Yes. In addition to research and data analysis, ROSES 2015 (including OBB) also considers mission- and technology-enabling activities, such as developing and validating new experimental techniques for future space missions, advancing concepts for future missions, and maturing technologies relevant to NASA science needs.
5. Does NASA encourage validation and sample-based laboratory analysis?
Yes. NASA highlights laboratory and analytical work that supports interpretation and validation of observations, including analysis of terrestrial samples used to verify Earth system mission measurements. The broader ROSES context also references methods relevant to returned extraterrestrial samples.
6. Are field campaigns and Earth surface observations allowed under this call?
Yes. The call emphasizes field campaigns and Earth surface observations that directly support Science Mission Directorate (SMD) missions.
7. What is the expected funding level for an individual project?
Funding size and scope can vary widely. The notice indicates that smaller, tightly scoped efforts (such as focused data analysis studies) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while larger and more complex efforts (such as substantial technology development or science hardware work) can exceed $1 million per year.
8. How many awards might be made under this program element?
At the program-element level, NASA indicates that available funding may range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. As a result, the number of awards could range from only a few to several dozen depending on program goals and the quality and quantity of submissions.
9. What types of award instruments can NASA use?
Awards may be made through several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The specific instrument used depends on the type of proposing organization and the program requirements.
10. What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some program elements may specify shorter durations or allow longer periods up to a maximum of five years.
11. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including:
- Domestic and foreign entities
- Government and private organizations
- For-profit and nonprofit institutions
12. Are there limits on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No. The notice states there is no restriction on the number of proposals an organization may submit.
13. Are teaming arrangements or collaborations allowed?
Yes. The notice indicates there is no restriction on teaming arrangements.
14. Can a U.S. proposal include non-U.S. collaborators?
Yes, but with an important restriction: collaborations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. This means NASA does not provide funding directly to the non-U.S. partner even if that partner participates in the research.
15. How do applicants submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative by the due date associated with the specific program element. Proposals may be submitted through NASA's NSPIRES system or via Grants.gov.
16. Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. All organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting through Grants.gov, an organization must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
17. Do principal investigators (PIs) and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and any other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
18. Where can applicants find element-specific details like due dates and points of contact?
Key logistical details (including program element descriptions, points of contact, and due dates) are provided in the ROSES appendices and in Tables 2 and 3 of the solicitation.
19. What is the overall closing date for this ROSES 2015 opportunity?
The overall closing date listed for this opportunity is March 3, 2016.
20. Should applicants expect updates or amendments?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES for updates and amendments through February 2016. NASA also provides an amendments archive and an FAQ page for ROSES-2015.
21. Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy or procedure questions?
General policy and procedure questions for ROSES are directed to the SMD ROSES contact (Max Bernstein) via sara@nasa.gov.
22. Who should be contacted for program-element-specific questions?
Element-specific questions are handled via the program officer list and the points of contact provided in the ROSES appendices and solicitation tables.
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