Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH16ZDA001N HDEE
Apply for NNH16ZDA001N HDEE
- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2016: Heliophysics Data Environment Enhancements" 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 Apr 14, 2016 and posted on Apr 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 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: Heliophysics Data Environment Enhancements (HDEE) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity issued under the agency-wide ROSES 2016 omnibus solicitation (NRA number NNH16ZDA001N). The overall purpose of ROSES is to support NASA's Science Mission Directorate by funding a wide range of basic and applied research activities connected to space and Earth science. Within that larger framework, the HDEE element focuses on improving the data environment for heliophysics, meaning efforts that strengthen how heliophysics data are handled, accessed, analyzed, preserved, and used by the research community. In practical terms, this kind of opportunity typically targets enhancements to data systems, tools, and services that make NASA heliophysics data more useful and more easily integrated into research workflows, including interoperability and better usability for scientists and mission teams.
The solicitation makes clear that ROSES is intentionally broad, covering theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; the development of experiment techniques and mission concepts; the maturation of advanced technologies relevant to future missions; and laboratory and field work that supports NASA science objectives. It also includes work tied to flight and suborbital investigations (such as aircraft campaigns, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and reusable suborbital vehicles), and it supports both foundational research and applied information systems that help translate research data into societal or operational value. For the HDEE program element specifically, the emphasis is on the "data environment" side of heliophysics, so proposals would be expected to align with improving data infrastructure and capabilities rather than purely producing new scientific results alone, unless those results are tightly coupled to the development or demonstration of improved data services and tools.
Funding levels vary widely across ROSES program elements and are driven by scope. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused tasks (like limited data analysis) and can exceed $1 million per year for large, complex efforts (such as developing specialized hardware or extensive capabilities). For each individual program element, the total funding available generally ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA may select anywhere from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on the element's goals and the quality of submissions. Most awards are expected to run about three years, though some elements allow shorter periods and others may permit up to five years, depending on program rules.
Eligibility is intentionally open. Domestic and foreign organizations may apply, including government entities and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit, and there are no special restrictions on teaming arrangements. A key condition is NASA's policy for non-U.S. participation: collaborations involving non-U.S. organizations must be carried out on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally does not transfer award funding to non-U.S. partners, even if they contribute to the work.
Awards can be made using several different mechanisms, including grants and cooperative agreements (the opportunity lists both), and NASA may also use contracts or interagency/intraagency transfers depending on the nature of the proposed work and the proposer. Proposal submission is electronic and must be handled by an authorized organizational representative. Applicants can submit through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov, but in either case the organization must be registered in NSPIRES. If using Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered there in addition to NSPIRES. All investigators and participants, including principal investigators and 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 ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute issues.
For ROSES 2016 HDEE, the listed closing date is May 20, 2016. NASA directs applicants to the ROSES 2016 appendices for the specific program element details (including requirements and key information), and to Tables 2 and 3 within the ROSES document for program names, links, and due dates. NASA also indicates that amendments and updates to ROSES 2016 could be issued through February 2017, with notifications available through NSPIRES and an online archive for clarifications and corrections. For general policy questions, NASA points to the SMD research contact (sara@nasa.gov), and for program-element-specific questions, applicants are instructed to contact the relevant program officer identified in the ROSES appendices and program officer list.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the ROSES 2016: Heliophysics Data Environment Enhancements (HDEE) opportunity?
ROSES 2016: Heliophysics Data Environment Enhancements (HDEE) is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity under the agency-wide ROSES 2016 omnibus solicitation (NRA number NNH16ZDA001N). It is part of NASA's broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) program, which funds a wide range of basic and applied research activities aligned with the Science Mission Directorate.
What is the main goal of HDEE within ROSES 2016?
The HDEE program element focuses on improving the heliophysics data environment. That includes efforts that strengthen how heliophysics data are handled, accessed, analyzed, preserved, and used by the research community. In practical terms, HDEE targets enhancements to data systems, tools, and services that make NASA heliophysics data more useful and easier to integrate into research workflows, including interoperability and usability improvements for scientists and mission teams.
What kinds of projects are generally supported under ROSES (overall)?
ROSES is intentionally broad. It supports activities such as theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data; development of experiment techniques and mission concepts; maturation of advanced technologies relevant to future missions; and laboratory and field work that supports NASA science objectives. It also includes work tied to flight and suborbital investigations (including aircraft campaigns, balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and reusable suborbital vehicles). ROSES also supports applied information systems that help translate research data into societal or operational value.
How does HDEE differ from proposals focused purely on scientific discovery?
HDEE emphasizes the "data environment" side of heliophysics. Proposals are expected to align with improving data infrastructure and capabilities rather than only producing new scientific results. Scientific results may still be relevant if they are tightly coupled to the development or demonstration of improved data services and tools.
What is meant by "improving the heliophysics data environment"?
Based on the solicitation description, this generally refers to strengthening how heliophysics data are handled and supported across the research lifecycle, such as improving access, analysis capabilities, preservation approaches, usability, and interoperability so that data can be more effectively used by the research community and mission teams.
How much funding is available through ROSES and HDEE?
Funding levels vary widely across ROSES program elements and depend on project scope. NASA notes that awards can be under $100,000 per year for narrowly focused tasks and can exceed $1 million per year for large, complex efforts. For each individual program element, total funding available generally ranges from less than $1 million to several million dollars. This implies that NASA may select from a handful to several dozen proposals depending on element goals and submission quality.
How long are awards expected to last?
Most awards are expected to run about three years. Some elements allow shorter periods, and others may permit up to five years, depending on the program rules for that element.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally open. Domestic and foreign organizations may apply, including government entities and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit. The opportunity states there are no special restrictions on teaming arrangements.
Are collaborations with non-U.S. organizations allowed?
Yes, collaborations involving non-U.S. organizations are allowed, but NASA's policy requires that such collaborations be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. This means NASA generally does not transfer award funding to non-U.S. partners, even if they contribute to the work.
What funding mechanisms might NASA use for awards under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates that awards can be made using multiple mechanisms, including grants and cooperative agreements (both are listed). NASA may also use contracts or interagency/intraagency transfers depending on the nature of the proposed work and the proposer.
How do applicants submit a proposal?
Proposal submission is electronic and must be handled by an authorized organizational representative. Applicants can submit through NSPIRES (NASA's proposal system) or via Grants.gov. However, the organization must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which portal is used.
If submitting through Grants.gov, are there any extra registration requirements?
Yes. If using Grants.gov, the organization must be registered in Grants.gov in addition to being registered in NSPIRES.
Do individual team members need NSPIRES registration?
Yes. All investigators and participants, including principal investigators and co-investigators, must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of whether the proposal is submitted through NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Who is responsible for submitting the proposal?
The proposal must be submitted electronically by an authorized organizational representative.
What is the closing date for ROSES 2016 HDEE?
The listed closing date for ROSES 2016 HDEE is May 20, 2016.
Where can applicants find the specific requirements and details for the HDEE program element?
NASA directs applicants to the ROSES 2016 appendices for the specific program element details, including requirements and key information. NASA also points to Tables 2 and 3 within the ROSES document for program names, links, and due dates.
Can the ROSES 2016 solicitation be updated after release?
Yes. NASA indicates that amendments and updates to ROSES 2016 could be issued through February 2017. Notifications are available through NSPIRES, and NASA maintains an online archive for clarifications and corrections.
How can applicants stay informed about amendments or clarifications?
NASA indicates that notifications about amendments are available through NSPIRES, and an online archive is available for clarifications and corrections.
Who should be contacted for general policy questions about ROSES?
For general policy questions, NASA points to the SMD research contact at sara@nasa.gov.
Who should be contacted for HDEE program-element-specific questions?
For questions specific to the HDEE program element, applicants are instructed to contact the relevant program officer identified in the ROSES appendices and the program officer list.
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