Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH16ZDA001N UACO
Apply for NNH16ZDA001N UACO
- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2016: Atmospheric Composition: Upper Atmospheric Composition Observatio" 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 May 31, 2016 and posted on May 31, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 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 2016: Atmospheric Composition: Upper Atmospheric Composition Observations (Funding Opportunity Number NNH16ZDA001N, element tag UACO) is part of NASA's annual ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) omnibus solicitation run by the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). In practical terms, it is a mechanism NASA uses to fund a wide range of research and technology work that supports NASA science missions, including studies tied to understanding atmospheric composition in the upper atmosphere. While the specific scientific focus for this listing is upper atmospheric composition observations, it sits within the broader ROSES framework that spans both space science and Earth science and can support everything from fundamental research to mission-enabling technology development.
The opportunity invites proposals for both basic and applied research. It explicitly includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data, along with investigations that may use platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles. It also covers development of experimental techniques and instrumentation concepts suitable for future NASA missions, development of concepts for future space missions themselves, and development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD goals. In addition, it can support laboratory work such as analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, laboratory analysis of terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements, and work to determine atomic or compositional parameters needed to correctly analyze remote sensing or in situ data. The scope further extends to Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support NASA science missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and development of systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and usable applied information systems aligned with SMD objectives.
Funding levels are intentionally broad to accommodate very different kinds of projects. Smaller, narrowly scoped efforts (for example, focused data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts (such as development of specialized scientific hardware) may exceed $1,000,000 per year. The total funding available varies by specific program element within ROSES: some elements may have less than $1 million available while others may have several million, which means NASA may select only a handful of proposals in some areas or several dozen in others, depending on the element's goals and the quality and volume of submissions.
NASA indicates that awards can be issued using several different legal instruments depending on the work and the proposing organization, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance is three years, but some program elements allow shorter timeframes, and others may allow up to five years. This flexibility is meant to match the realities of different research efforts, from short-turnaround analyses to multi-year technology development or field campaign support.
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of essentially every type may submit, including U.S. and non-U.S. entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit institutions, with no special restriction on teaming arrangements. A key constraint is NASA's policy for non-U.S. 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 the non-U.S. partner even if they are involved in the work.
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization by the due date associated with the relevant program element. Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but all proposers must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both systems, and the registration must identify the authorized organizational representatives permitted to submit. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must also be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which portal is used for final submission. NASA encourages organizations to start registration and system familiarization early, since these steps can take time and can delay submission if left to the last minute.
The closing date listed for this specific opportunity posting is July 1, 2016, though ROSES as a whole is organized into many program elements with their own due dates, detailed requirements, and points of contact. NASA directs proposers to the ROSES 2016 Appendices and to Tables 2 and 3 in the solicitation for the authoritative list of program elements, due dates, and links. Because ROSES can be amended over time, NASA also emphasizes monitoring NSPIRES for updates and subscribing to notifications; amendments and clarifications were expected to be posted through February 2017, when NASA anticipated releasing the next ROSES NRA. For help interpreting or targeting a specific program element, proposers are directed to the relevant Program Officers listed in the appendices and on NASA's program officer list, while general ROSES policy and procedural questions can be directed to the SMD research contact identified in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
It is the ROSES 2016 solicitation element "Atmospheric Composition: Upper Atmospheric Composition Observations" (Funding Opportunity Number NNH16ZDA001N, element tag UACO). It is part of NASA's annual ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) omnibus solicitation managed by the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
How does UACO fit within ROSES 2016?
UACO is one program element within the larger ROSES 2016 framework. ROSES spans multiple space and Earth science topics and supports a wide range of research and technology activities that align with NASA SMD science missions.
What types of projects does this opportunity support?
The opportunity invites proposals for both basic and applied research. The described scope includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data, as well as technology and mission-enabling efforts that support NASA SMD goals.
Is data analysis and modeling work allowed?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data.
What kinds of platforms can investigations use?
The opportunity states that investigations may use platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles.
Does the opportunity support new instrumentation or experimental techniques?
Yes. It covers development of experimental techniques and instrumentation concepts suitable for future NASA missions.
Can proposals include concepts for future space missions?
Yes. The scope includes development of concepts for future space missions themselves.
Are advanced technology development efforts eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes development of advanced technologies relevant to NASA SMD goals.
Does NASA allow laboratory work under this opportunity?
Yes. The scope includes laboratory work such as analysis of extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, laboratory analysis of terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret Earth-observing measurements, and work to determine atomic or compositional parameters needed to correctly analyze remote sensing or in situ data.
Can Earth surface observations or field campaigns be included?
Yes. The scope extends to Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support NASA science missions.
Are integrated Earth system models within scope?
Yes. The scope includes development of integrated Earth system models.
Does the program support applied systems that translate research into societal applications?
Yes. The scope includes development of systems that translate Earth science research data into societal applications and usable applied information systems aligned with SMD objectives.
How much funding can a project request?
Funding levels are intentionally broad. Smaller, narrowly scoped efforts may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts may exceed $1,000,000 per year.
How much total funding is available for this opportunity?
The total funding available varies by specific ROSES program element. Some elements may have less than $1 million available, while others may have several million. As a result, NASA may select only a handful of proposals in some areas or several dozen in others, depending on element goals and the quality and volume of submissions.
What award instruments might NASA use?
NASA indicates awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and interagency or intra-agency transfers, depending on the work and the proposing organization.
What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is three years. Some program elements allow shorter timeframes, and others may allow up to five years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of essentially every type may submit, including U.S. and non-U.S. entities; government and private organizations; for-profit and nonprofit institutions. The notice also states there is no special restriction on teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but NASA's policy for non-U.S. participation applies. Investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer funds to the non-U.S. partner even if they are involved in the work.
How are proposals submitted?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized official of the proposing organization by the due date associated with the relevant program element.
Where can proposals be submitted?
Proposals can be submitted through NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. However, all proposers must be registered in NSPIRES.
Do we need to register in NSPIRES if we submit through Grants.gov?
Yes. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both NSPIRES and Grants.gov, and the registration must identify the authorized organizational representatives permitted to submit.
Do principal investigators and co-investigators need NSPIRES accounts?
Yes. All principal investigators and other named participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the final submission is made through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Why does NASA recommend starting registration early?
NASA encourages organizations to start registration and system familiarization early because these steps can take time and may delay submission if left to the last minute.
What is the closing date for this posting?
The closing date listed for this specific opportunity posting is July 1, 2016.
Are all ROSES 2016 deadlines the same as the July 1, 2016 date?
No. ROSES is organized into many program elements with their own due dates, detailed requirements, and points of contact. The notice directs proposers to the ROSES 2016 Appendices and to Tables 2 and 3 in the solicitation for the authoritative list of program elements and due dates.
Where do we find the authoritative requirements, due dates, and points of contact?
NASA directs proposers to the ROSES 2016 Appendices and to Tables 2 and 3 in the solicitation for the authoritative list of program elements, due dates, and links.
Can ROSES 2016 requirements change after initial release?
Yes. NASA notes that ROSES can be amended over time and emphasizes monitoring NSPIRES for updates and subscribing to notifications.
Until when were amendments and clarifications expected for ROSES 2016?
The notice indicates amendments and clarifications were expected to be posted through February 2017, when NASA anticipated releasing the next ROSES NRA.
Who should we contact for help choosing or interpreting a specific program element?
For help interpreting or targeting a specific program element, proposers are directed to the relevant Program Officers listed in the appendices and on NASA's program officer list.
Who should we contact for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
General ROSES policy and procedural questions can be directed to the SMD research contact identified in the notice.
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