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- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2016: Carbon Cycle Science" 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 Mar 11, 2016 and posted on Mar 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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: Carbon Cycle Science (Funding Opportunity Number NNH16ZDA001N, CARBON) is a NASA Headquarters grant opportunity issued under the broader ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) umbrella. It is designed to fund basic and applied research that supports NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), with this specific element emphasizing carbon cycle science in the context of NASA Earth and space science priorities. In practice, it is meant to advance understanding of how carbon moves through the Earth system (and how it can be measured, modeled, and interpreted using NASA-relevant observations and tools), while also strengthening the scientific and technical capabilities NASA relies on for current and future missions.
The scope of work is intentionally broad and covers a wide range of research and development activities tied to NASA science. This includes theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data; development and demonstration of new measurement approaches; and investigations that can be carried out on aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital or reusable launch vehicle platforms. It also supports the early development of concepts and techniques for future NASA missions, along with advanced technologies that could enable or improve those missions. On the Earth science side, the opportunity explicitly includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that help support NASA missions, plus the development of integrated Earth system models and applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or decision-support value, as long as the work aligns with SMD objectives and NASA data use.
A notable feature of this solicitation is that it allows proposals involving laboratory analysis of samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret observations from NASA Earth system science missions. It also references work on atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze space-based data and returned samples, reinforcing that the call is not limited to traditional remote sensing analysis. Overall, NASA is signaling that it will consider the full pipeline from measurement concepts and technology, to data analysis and modeling, to practical systems that help end users apply NASA-derived information.
Funding levels can vary widely depending on what is proposed. Smaller, focused efforts such as discrete data analysis projects may be supported at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts like development of specialized experimental hardware can exceed $1 million per year. The total funding available varies by individual program element within ROSES, generally ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means each element might fund only a handful of awards or, in other cases, several dozen, depending on budgets, goals, and the quality and volume of proposals received.
NASA may issue awards through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Which instrument is used depends on the nature of the work, the organization submitting, and any program-specific requirements. The typical performance period is three years, though some elements allow up to five years and others may require shorter timelines, so applicants are expected to follow the rules of the specific appendix/program element they are targeting within ROSES 2016.
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including domestic or foreign entities, government or private organizations, for-profit or nonprofit institutions, and there are no restrictions on teaming arrangements. However, NASA notes an important policy for international participation: projects involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA funding generally cannot be passed to non-U.S. partners; those partners typically participate using their own resources.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative, and applicants can submit through NSPIRES (NASA Proposal and Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov. Registration requirements are emphasized: every organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and if submitting via Grants.gov the organization must be registered there as well (in addition to NSPIRES). All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA strongly encourages applicants to complete registrations and become familiar with the systems well before the due date to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
Key administrative details include an original and current closing date of June 15, 2016, with the opportunity posted March 11, 2016. Because ROSES is structured as a large omnibus solicitation, the specific programs, due dates, and requirements are laid out in the ROSES appendices, with program names, due dates, and links listed in Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES 2016 document. NASA also points applicants to NSPIRES for updates and amendments through February 2017, and provides web resources for an amendments archive, FAQs, and program officer contacts. For general policy and procedural questions about ROSES, NASA directs inquiries to the SMD research contact (Max Bernstein) via sara@nasa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2016: Carbon Cycle Science (NNH16ZDA001N, CARBON)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
ROSES 2016: Carbon Cycle Science (Funding Opportunity Number NNH16ZDA001N, element CARBON) is a NASA Headquarters grant opportunity under the larger ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences) umbrella. It supports basic and applied research aligned with NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), with a specific focus on carbon cycle science.
2) What is the main scientific focus of the CARBON element?
The CARBON element is intended to advance understanding of how carbon moves through the Earth system and how it can be measured, modeled, and interpreted using NASA-relevant observations and tools, while strengthening capabilities NASA relies on for current and future missions.
3) What types of activities are within the scope of work?
The scope is intentionally broad and may include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA SMD science data; development and demonstration of new measurement approaches; and research and development activities tied to NASA science priorities.
4) Does this opportunity support work beyond traditional data analysis?
Yes. In addition to data analysis and modeling, it can support development of measurement approaches, early development of mission concepts and techniques, and advanced technologies that could enable or improve future NASA missions.
5) What platforms can proposed investigations use?
Investigations may be carried out on aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and other suborbital or reusable launch vehicle platforms, as described in the opportunity overview.
6) Are Earth surface observations and field campaigns included?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns that help support NASA missions, provided the work aligns with SMD objectives and NASA data use.
7) Are integrated models and applied information systems supported?
Yes. The solicitation includes development of integrated Earth system models and applied information systems that translate Earth science research data into societal or decision-support value, as long as the work aligns with SMD objectives and NASA data use.
8) Can proposals include laboratory analysis of samples?
Yes. Proposals may involve laboratory analysis of samples, including extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft and terrestrial samples used to validate or interpret observations from NASA Earth system science missions.
9) Does NASA limit this call to remote sensing research only?
No. The description indicates NASA will consider the full pipeline from measurement concepts and technology, to data analysis and modeling, to practical systems that help end users apply NASA-derived information.
10) How much funding can a project request?
Funding levels can vary widely depending on the proposed work. Smaller, focused efforts (such as discrete data analysis projects) may be supported at under $100,000 per year, while large, complex efforts (such as specialized experimental hardware development) can exceed $1 million per year.
11) How much total funding is available?
Total funding varies by individual ROSES program element and is generally described as ranging from less than $1 million to several million dollars. As a result, an element might fund only a handful of awards or, in other cases, several dozen, depending on budgets, goals, and the proposals received.
12) What award mechanisms might NASA use?
NASA may issue awards through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the nature of the work, the submitting organization, and any program-specific requirements.
13) What is the typical project performance period?
The typical performance period is three years. Some ROSES elements allow up to five years, and others may require shorter timelines, so applicants are expected to follow the rules of the specific appendix/program element they are proposing to.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including domestic or foreign entities, government or private organizations, for-profit or nonprofit institutions.
15) Are teaming arrangements allowed?
Yes. The opportunity states there are no restrictions on teaming arrangements.
16) Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but NASA notes an important policy: projects involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. This means NASA funding generally cannot be passed to non-U.S. partners; those partners typically participate using their own resources.
17) How must proposals be submitted?
Proposals must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative.
18) Where can proposals be submitted?
Applicants can submit through NSPIRES (NASA Proposal and Integrated Review and Evaluation System) or through Grants.gov.
19) What registrations are required to submit?
NASA emphasizes registration requirements. Every organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must be registered there as well (in addition to NSPIRES). All principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used.
20) Why does NASA emphasize early registration?
NASA strongly encourages applicants to complete registrations and become familiar with the submission systems well before the due date to avoid last-minute administrative issues.
21) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted March 11, 2016. The original and current closing date is June 15, 2016.
22) Where are the specific program requirements and due dates defined?
Because ROSES is an omnibus solicitation, the specific programs, due dates, and requirements are laid out in the ROSES appendices. Program names, due dates, and links are listed in Tables 2 and 3 of the ROSES 2016 document.
23) Where should applicants look for updates or amendments?
NASA points applicants to NSPIRES for updates and amendments through February 2017, and also references web resources such as an amendments archive, FAQs, and program officer contacts.
24) Who should be contacted for general ROSES policy or procedural questions?
For general policy and procedural questions about ROSES, NASA directs inquiries to the SMD research contact, Max Bernstein, via sara@nasa.gov.
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