Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH15ZDA001N WFIRST
Apply for NNH15ZDA001N WFIRST
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2015 WFIRST Science Investigation Teams and Adjutant Scientists" 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 Aug 24, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 15, 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 WFIRST Science Investigation Teams and Adjutant Scientists (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N) is part of NASA Headquarters' annual omnibus ROSES solicitation under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The opportunity supports a wide range of basic and applied research that advances NASA science, including work tied to the WFIRST program element as well as broader research and technology needs across space and Earth science. In practical terms, NASA is looking to fund teams and investigators who can contribute to mission science return through activities like theory, modeling, data analysis, instrument and experiment technique development, concept studies for future missions, advanced technology maturation, laboratory studies that help interpret space-based measurements, and Earth and planetary field or sample investigations that strengthen or validate observations from NASA missions. The solicitation also highlights the development of integrated Earth system models and applied information systems that translate Earth science research and data into societal benefits, showing that proposals can span the full pipeline from foundational science to applied tools.
Funding levels and project scale are intentionally flexible. Smaller, narrowly focused efforts (such as targeted data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex activities (such as building or advancing science hardware) can exceed $1 million per year. The actual amount available varies by specific program element within ROSES; each element may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which affects how many proposals can be selected, from only a handful to potentially several dozen depending on merit and program priorities. NASA also uses multiple award mechanisms depending on the situation, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
The typical period of performance is four years, with some elements allowing shorter or longer efforts, up to a maximum of five years. Eligibility is broad in terms of organization types: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit organizations may apply, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions, and participation by non-U.S. organizations is usually allowed only under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. side participates without receiving NASA money. The solicitation points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for specific rules that apply to non-U.S. organizations, including special instructions for cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
All proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized official of the proposing organization, either through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov. Registration in NSPIRES is required for every organization that intends to submit, and if using Grants.gov the organization must be registered there as well (in addition to NSPIRES). The registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals, and all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA emphasizes starting registration and system familiarization early, since missing registration steps can derail an otherwise strong proposal close to the deadline.
Key dates for this specific listing include a Posted Date of July 20, 2015, an Original Closing Date of August 17, 2015, and a revised Current Closing Date of October 15, 2015, with an Archive Date of November 14, 2015. Program specifics, including the precise scope, due dates, and any special requirements, are organized in the ROSES appendices and referenced in Tables 2 and 3 of the main ROSES NRA. Because ROSES is frequently amended, applicants are encouraged to monitor NSPIRES for updates and subscribe to notifications through February 2016, when the next ROSES solicitation was planned. NASA also provides an amendments archive and RSS feed on the SARA (Science Mission Directorate Research and Analysis) website, along with a ROSES 2015 FAQ page to address common procedural questions.
For help interpreting program element requirements, NASA directs applicants to the Program Officers listed for each element in the ROSES appendices and on the SARA program officer list. General policy and procedure questions for ROSES are routed to Dr. Max Bernstein (Lead for Research, SMD) at sara@nasa.gov, and he is also listed as the contact for issues accessing the announcement electronically. Overall, this opportunity is structured to support everything from small analytical projects to major team-based efforts that build mission-enabling capabilities, with WFIRST-focused science teams and adjutant scientist roles fitting into the broader ROSES framework for competitively selected SMD research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2015 WFIRST Science Investigation Teams and Adjutant Scientists (Funding Opportunity Number NNH15ZDA001N) is a NASA Headquarters opportunity issued under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) omnibus solicitation.
Is this opportunity part of a larger NASA solicitation?
Yes. It is part of NASA SMD's annual ROSES solicitation. The details for specific program elements are organized in the ROSES appendices and referenced in Tables 2 and 3 of the main ROSES NRA.
What types of work does NASA intend to support under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports a broad range of basic and applied research that advances NASA science. The description explicitly includes activities such as theory, modeling, data analysis, instrument and experiment technique development, concept studies for future missions, advanced technology maturation, laboratory studies to interpret space-based measurements, and Earth and planetary field or sample investigations that strengthen or validate observations from NASA missions.
Is the scope limited only to the WFIRST program element?
No. While it includes work tied to the WFIRST program element, it also references broader research and technology needs across space and Earth science within the ROSES framework.
Does NASA support applied or societal-benefit work, or only foundational research?
The solicitation highlights applied areas as well, including the development of integrated Earth system models and applied information systems that translate Earth science research and data into societal benefits. This indicates proposals may span from foundational science to applied tools.
What is the expected range of award sizes?
Funding levels are intentionally flexible. Smaller, narrowly focused efforts (for example, targeted data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex activities (for example, building or advancing science hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
How much total funding is available?
The actual amount available varies by specific program element within ROSES. Each element may have anywhere from less than $1 million to several million dollars available, which influences how many proposals can be selected.
How many awards might NASA make?
It depends on the program element, available funding, proposal merit, and program priorities. The description indicates selections could range from only a handful to potentially several dozen.
What types of award mechanisms does NASA use?
NASA may use multiple mechanisms depending on the situation, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may allow shorter or longer efforts, up to a maximum of five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad by organization type: domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and for-profit and non-profit organizations may apply.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Non-U.S. participation is usually allowed only under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. organization participates without receiving NASA money. The opportunity points applicants to the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for rules and special instructions related to non-U.S. organizations.
Does NASA fund non-U.S. organizations?
NASA generally provides funding only to U.S. institutions. Where non-U.S. participation is permitted, it is typically on a no-exchange-of-funds basis.
Are there special cases involving non-U.S. proposals and U.S. personnel?
Yes. The opportunity references special instructions in the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for cases where a non-U.S. proposal involves U.S. personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated in the information provided.
Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. The description states there is no stated restriction on teaming arrangements.
How must proposals be submitted?
All proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized official of the proposing organization, either through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov.
Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. Registration in NSPIRES is required for every organization that intends to submit. If using Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered there, in addition to NSPIRES.
Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
The registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants (including co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether NSPIRES or Grants.gov is used for submission.
Why does NASA emphasize early registration?
NASA emphasizes starting registration and system familiarization early because missing registration steps can derail an otherwise strong proposal close to the deadline.
What are the key dates for this listing?
The Posted Date is July 20, 2015. The Original Closing Date is August 17, 2015. The revised Current Closing Date is October 15, 2015. The Archive Date is November 14, 2015.
Where are the precise scope and requirements described?
Program specifics such as precise scope, due dates, and special requirements are organized in the ROSES appendices and referenced in Tables 2 and 3 of the main ROSES NRA.
Can the ROSES solicitation change after it is posted?
Yes. The description notes that ROSES is frequently amended and encourages applicants to monitor NSPIRES for updates.
How long should applicants monitor for updates?
Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to notifications through February 2016, when the next ROSES solicitation was planned.
Where can applicants find amendment information and updates?
NASA provides an amendments archive and RSS feed on the SARA (Science Mission Directorate Research and Analysis) website, and encourages monitoring NSPIRES for updates.
Is there an official ROSES FAQ resource?
Yes. NASA maintains a ROSES 2015 FAQ page that addresses common procedural questions.
Who should applicants contact for help interpreting the requirements of a specific program element?
NASA directs applicants to the Program Officers listed for each element in the ROSES appendices and on the SARA program officer list.
Who should applicants contact for general ROSES policy and procedure questions?
General policy and procedure questions for ROSES are routed to Dr. Max Bernstein (Lead for Research, SMD) at sara@nasa.gov.
Who is the contact for issues accessing the announcement electronically?
Dr. Max Bernstein is listed as the contact for issues accessing the announcement electronically, at sara@nasa.gov.
What is the overall intent of the opportunity in practical terms?
The opportunity is structured to support everything from small analytical projects to major team-based efforts that build mission-enabling capabilities, aiming to increase mission science return through research, technology maturation, modeling, analysis, laboratory and field studies, and applied Earth science information systems.
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