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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 Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) Science Team" 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 Mar 2, 2015 and posted on Mar 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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:
NASA Headquarters released this funding opportunity under the agencywide Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015 omnibus solicitation, specifically the program element titled "Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) Science Team" (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N). In practical terms, this call sits inside NASA's larger ROSES framework and is meant to fund research that supports the Science Mission Directorate (SMD), with PMM-focused proposals aligning with NASA's precipitation-measurement mission objectives and the science and applications that can be built from those observations. The solicitation is broad by design: it invites both basic and applied work across space and Earth science, including theory, modeling, algorithm and data analysis, and other research and technology efforts that strengthen NASA mission science return.
The scope described for ROSES 2015 covers a wide range of activities that can include analysis of NASA science data; development and use of models (including integrated Earth system models); field campaigns and Earth surface observations that help validate or interpret mission measurements; and development of techniques, instruments, and technologies relevant to current and future SMD missions. It also allows for investigation platforms beyond traditional spacecraft, including aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital/reusable launch vehicle investigations. In addition, ROSES can support laboratory analysis of samples (extraterrestrial returned samples or terrestrial samples used to verify Earth-observing mission data), and it explicitly mentions applied research pathways such as systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits and decision-support information systems. For the PMM Science Team element, proposers would typically tailor these permissible activity types toward precipitation measurement science, validation, retrieval/algorithm development, data product enhancement, or application development that leverages precipitation mission datasets.
Funding levels vary widely depending on what is being proposed. Smaller, tightly scoped efforts like focused data analysis can be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large-scale, resource-intensive activities such as developing science experiment hardware can exceed $1 million per year. The total funding available within each ROSES program element (including PMM) can range from under $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA might select only a few proposals or, in some cases, several dozen, depending on the element's objectives and the quality and volume of submissions. NASA notes that awards can be issued through different mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, and the mechanism used depends on the proposer type and the program requirements.
The typical performance period for ROSES awards is four years, though some elements can be shorter or longer, up to a maximum of five years. The PMM opportunity was posted March 2, 2015, with a closing date of June 30, 2015, and an archive date of July 30, 2015. The solicitation is categorized as discretionary and supports science and technology research and development under CFDA 43.001, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility is intentionally broad across organization types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit, with no restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. At the same time, NASA highlights a key policy constraint: in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations must be on a "no exchange of funds" basis unless a specific joint NRA provides different guidance. Non-U.S. organizations are directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, especially in scenarios involving U.S. personnel who would be supported by NASA. Proposers also must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system).
Submission is electronic only, and proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative by the relevant due date for the specific program element. Submissions can be made through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but in either case the organization must be registered in NSPIRES, and Grants.gov submitters must be registered in both systems. All investigators and co-investigators must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of which portal is used. NASA strongly advises organizations to start registration and system familiarization early, since authorization and account setup can take time.
ROSES is structured with detailed requirements and element-specific instructions located in its appendices, and the agency points proposers to the ROSES tables listing program element names, links, and due dates. NASA also encourages prospective applicants to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and updates (through February 2016 for ROSES 2015), and it provides web resources for an amendments archive and frequently asked questions. For general policy and procedure questions tied to the ROSES NRA, NASA lists the SMD research lead contact (Max Bernstein) via sara@nasa.gov, while element-specific questions are directed to the program officers identified in the appendices and the program officer list.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NASA ROSES 2015 - Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) Science Team (NNH15ZDA001N)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a NASA Headquarters funding call released under NASA's agencywide Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2015 omnibus solicitation. The specific program element described here is titled "Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) Science Team" under Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N.
2) How does the PMM Science Team element fit within ROSES 2015?
PMM is one program element within the broader ROSES 2015 framework. ROSES is designed as a wide umbrella that supports research for NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) across space and Earth science, and PMM proposals are expected to align that broad ROSES scope specifically to precipitation-measurement mission objectives and related science and applications.
3) What kinds of research does ROSES 2015 generally support?
ROSES 2015 is broad and can include basic and applied work such as theory, modeling, algorithm development, data analysis, and other research and technology efforts intended to increase NASA mission science return. The solicitation scope includes work that supports current and future SMD missions.
4) What types of activities are allowed under the ROSES 2015 scope (as described here)?
Activities described as within scope include:
- Analysis of NASA science data
- Development and use of models (including integrated Earth system models)
- Field campaigns and Earth surface observations that validate or help interpret mission measurements
- Development of techniques, instruments, and technologies relevant to current and future SMD missions
- Laboratory analysis of samples (extraterrestrial returned samples or terrestrial samples used to verify Earth-observing mission data)
- Applied research pathways such as systems that translate Earth science research data into societal benefits and decision-support information systems
5) What kinds of platforms can be used for investigations under ROSES 2015?
In addition to traditional spacecraft, ROSES can support investigations using aircraft, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station (ISS), CubeSats, and other suborbital or reusable launch vehicle investigations.
6) What kinds of work are typical for PMM-focused proposals (based on the description provided)?
For the PMM Science Team element, proposals would typically tailor permissible ROSES activity types toward precipitation measurement science. Examples mentioned or implied include precipitation measurement research, validation efforts, retrieval or algorithm development, data product enhancement, and application development that leverages precipitation mission datasets.
7) How much funding is available for a project?
Funding levels vary widely depending on what is proposed. Smaller, tightly scoped efforts (such as focused data analysis) can be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large-scale activities (such as developing science experiment hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
8) How much total funding is available within the PMM element?
The total funding available within each ROSES program element (including PMM) can range from under $1 million to several million dollars. This means NASA might select only a few proposals or, in some cases, several dozen, depending on the element's objectives and the quality and volume of submissions.
9) What award mechanisms can NASA use?
NASA notes that awards can be issued through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The mechanism used depends on proposer type and program requirements.
10) What is the typical performance period for ROSES awards?
The typical performance period is four years. Some elements can be shorter or longer, up to a maximum of five years.
11) What are the key dates for the PMM Science Team element in ROSES 2015?
- Posted date: March 2, 2015
- Closing date: June 30, 2015
- Archive date: July 30, 2015
12) What is the CFDA number and program category listed for this solicitation?
The solicitation supports science and technology research and development under CFDA 43.001 and is categorized as discretionary.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
14) Who is eligible to submit proposals?
Eligibility is described as intentionally broad across organization types. Domestic and foreign entities, government and private, for-profit and non-profit organizations may submit.
15) Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations allowed to participate?
Yes, foreign entities may submit, but NASA highlights an important policy constraint: in general, NASA provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Participation by non-U.S. organizations must typically be on a "no exchange of funds" basis unless a specific joint NASA Research Announcement (NRA) provides different guidance.
16) Where can non-U.S. organizations find rules that apply to them?
Non-U.S. organizations are directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, including situations involving U.S. personnel who would be supported by NASA.
17) Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
18) What system do organizations and investigators need to use?
Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system). All investigators and co-investigators must have NSPIRES registrations regardless of whether submission is made through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
19) How do applicants submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic only. Proposals must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative by the relevant due date for the specific program element.
20) Can proposals be submitted through Grants.gov?
Yes. Submissions can be made through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov, but the organization must be registered in NSPIRES in either case. If submitting through Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov.
21) Who must submit the proposal in the system?
The proposal must be submitted by an authorized organizational representative.
22) Why does NASA recommend starting the registration process early?
NASA strongly advises organizations to start registration and system familiarization early because authorization and account setup can take time.
23) Where are the detailed requirements and element-specific instructions found?
ROSES includes detailed requirements and element-specific instructions in its appendices. The ROSES tables also list program element names, links, and due dates.
24) How should applicants track updates or amendments to ROSES 2015?
NASA encourages prospective applicants to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and updates (noted as through February 2016 for ROSES 2015). NASA also provides web resources for an amendments archive and frequently asked questions.
25) Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy and procedure questions?
For general policy and procedure questions tied to the ROSES NRA, NASA lists the SMD research lead contact Max Bernstein via sara@nasa.gov.
26) Who should be contacted for PMM element-specific questions?
Element-specific questions are directed to the program officers identified in the ROSES appendices and the program officer list.
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