Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH16ZDA001N PSTAR
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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: Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research" 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 Jun 07, 2016 and posted on Jun 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 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: Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research (PSTAR) is part of NASA's larger omnibus solicitation known as ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences), released under the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) number NNH16ZDA001N. In practical terms, this opportunity is a competitive funding call from NASA Headquarters that supports the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) by soliciting both basic and applied research and the kinds of enabling technologies that make future NASA science missions possible. While the specific element highlighted here is PSTAR, the ROSES umbrella is intentionally broad and includes many related program elements described in appendices, each with its own goals, due dates, and points of contact.
The scope of work NASA is looking to fund spans a wide range of space and Earth science support activities. On the research side, that includes theory, modeling, and data analysis using SMD science data. On the technology and capability side, it can include developing and maturing experimental techniques for future missions, advancing instrument or mission-enabling technologies, and building concepts for future SMD space missions. The solicitation also explicitly covers work tied to flight and suborbital platforms, such as investigations using aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles. Another major focus area is laboratory and analytical work that supports NASA observations, including techniques and lab analyses for returned extraterrestrial samples as well as terrestrial analog samples used to validate or interpret spacecraft and Earth observing mission data. In addition, NASA calls out the need for foundational measurement work such as determining atomic and compositional parameters required to analyze remote-sensing and in situ datasets. For Earth science, the ROSES scope also extends to Earth surface observations and field campaigns that directly support SMD missions, the development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits and usable information products aligned with NASA objectives.
Funding levels are designed to match the size and complexity of the proposed work. Smaller, tightly scoped efforts (for example, focused data analysis tasks) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, resource-intensive activities (such as developing specialized scientific experimental hardware) can exceed $1 million per year. NASA notes that the amount available varies by program element and can range from less than one million dollars total to several million dollars total within an element, which in turn affects how many proposals can be selected. Depending on objectives and proposal quality, a given element might fund only a few awards or potentially several dozen.
NASA can make awards using different legal and administrative instruments depending on what is proposed and who is proposing. The solicitation indicates awards may be issued as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers. The typical period of performance is three years, but some program elements may allow projects to run up to five years, and others may require shorter timelines, so applicants need to follow the specific rules in the relevant appendix for the element they are targeting.
Eligibility is intentionally open. Organizations of essentially every type are permitted to apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and both for-profit and nonprofit applicants, with no stated restrictions on teaming arrangements. However, NASA highlights an important policy constraint for international participation: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally will not transfer funds to non-U.S. partners, even if they are included as collaborators.
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization by the due date associated with the specific program element. Applicants may submit through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but registration requirements apply. Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES, and organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES. Registrations must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals on the institution's behalf. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants such as co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. Because NSPIRES and Grants.gov registrations and account setup can take time, NASA advises prospective applicants to start early, learn the submission system structure, and populate required organizational and personnel information well ahead of the deadline.
Administrative details and timing are structured around the ROSES appendices and tables rather than a single uniform deadline for everything under the ROSES umbrella. The solicitation points applicants to the appendices for full details on each solicited program element, and to Tables 2 and 3 for element names, links, and due dates. For this specific posting, the closing date is listed as July 22, 2016. NASA also signals that amendments, clarifications, and corrections may be released over the life of the solicitation, and encourages applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates through February 2017, when a subsequent ROSES NRA was planned. Supporting resources include a web archive and RSS feed for ROSES 2016 amendments, a FAQ page for ROSES 2016, and a directory of program officers. For general policy and procedure questions related to the ROSES NRA, the solicitation provides a contact point within SMD (Max Bernstein) via the SARA email address.
Key identifiers from the opportunity listing include the Funding Opportunity Number NNH16ZDA001N (PSTAR), the activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development, the CFDA number 43.001, and the funding instrument types listed as grant and cooperative agreement (with the broader NRA also mentioning that contracts and transfers may be used depending on circumstances). Overall, ROSES 2016 PSTAR sits within a large NASA framework designed to fund everything from early-stage scientific analyses and analog research through technology maturation and mission-relevant experimental development, with flexible award sizes, multiple possible award mechanisms, and wide eligibility, provided applicants follow the element-specific instructions and the required electronic submission and registration steps.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NASA ROSES 2016 PSTAR (NNH16ZDA001N)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NASA's ROSES 2016: Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research (PSTAR), released under the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) number NNH16ZDA001N. It is part of NASA's larger omnibus solicitation called ROSES (Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences).
Who is offering the funding?
The funding call is issued by NASA Headquarters in support of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
What does ROSES mean, and how does PSTAR fit into it?
ROSES is a broad NASA solicitation that includes many program elements described in appendices. PSTAR is one specific element under the ROSES umbrella. Each element can have its own goals, due dates, and points of contact.
What kinds of projects does NASA want to fund under ROSES (including PSTAR)?
The solicitation spans both basic and applied research and enabling technologies that support future NASA science missions. The described scope includes theory, modeling, data analysis using SMD science data, experimental techniques, instrument or mission-enabling technologies, and concepts for future SMD space missions.
Does the scope include work using flight or suborbital platforms?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly includes investigations tied to flight and suborbital platforms such as aircraft, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station (ISS), CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles.
Does the opportunity include laboratory and analytical work?
Yes. NASA calls out laboratory and analytical work supporting NASA observations, including techniques and lab analyses for returned extraterrestrial samples and terrestrial analog samples used to validate or interpret spacecraft and Earth-observing mission data.
Is foundational measurement work included in the scope?
Yes. The solicitation includes foundational measurement work such as determining atomic and compositional parameters needed to analyze remote-sensing and in situ datasets.
Is Earth science included in ROSES 2016?
Yes. The broader ROSES scope includes Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting SMD missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science data into societal benefits and usable information products aligned with NASA objectives.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding levels are intended to match the size and complexity of the work. Smaller, tightly scoped efforts may be under $100,000 per year, while large, resource-intensive activities can exceed $1 million per year.
How much total funding is available within a program element?
NASA notes that the amount available varies by program element and can range from less than one million dollars total to several million dollars total within an element.
How many awards might NASA make?
The number of awards depends on the program element objectives, available funding, and proposal quality. NASA indicates an element might fund only a few awards or potentially several dozen.
What types of award instruments can NASA use?
NASA may issue awards as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on what is proposed and who is proposing. The listing highlights grant and cooperative agreement, while the broader NRA notes contracts and transfers may also be used in certain circumstances.
What is the typical project period of performance?
The typical period of performance is three years. Some program elements may allow up to five years, and others may require shorter timelines, so applicants must follow the rules in the relevant appendix for the element being targeted.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. Organizations of essentially every type may apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, and both for-profit and nonprofit applicants.
Are there restrictions on teaming arrangements or partnerships?
No specific restrictions on teaming arrangements are stated in the provided information, and eligibility is described as intentionally open.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Yes, but NASA highlights a key policy constraint: investigations involving non-U.S. organizations must be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA generally will not transfer funds to non-U.S. partners even if they are included as collaborators.
How do applicants submit a proposal?
Submission is electronic and must be completed by an authorized official of the proposing organization by the due date for the specific program element. Proposals may be submitted through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov.
What registrations are required?
Any organization intending to apply must be registered in NSPIRES. Organizations submitting through Grants.gov must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
Who must be registered in NSPIRES?
Registrations must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals on the organization's behalf. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES, regardless of whether submission occurs via NSPIRES or Grants.gov.
Why does NASA recommend starting registrations early?
NASA notes that NSPIRES and Grants.gov registrations and account setup can take time. Applicants are advised to start early, learn the submission system structure, and populate required organizational and personnel information well ahead of the deadline.
Is there a single deadline for ROSES 2016?
No. Administrative details and timing are organized around ROSES appendices and tables rather than a single uniform deadline. Due dates vary by program element.
Where are the due dates and program element details listed?
Applicants are directed to the appendices for full details on each program element and to Tables 2 and 3 for element names, links, and due dates.
What is the closing date shown for this specific posting?
The closing date listed for this posting is July 22, 2016.
Can the solicitation change after it is released?
Yes. NASA indicates that amendments, clarifications, and corrections may be released over the life of the solicitation and encourages applicants to monitor NSPIRES or subscribe to notifications for updates.
What update/monitoring resources are mentioned?
The opportunity references supporting resources including a web archive and RSS feed for ROSES 2016 amendments, a ROSES 2016 FAQ page, and a directory of program officers.
Who is the contact for general policy and procedure questions about the ROSES NRA?
For general policy and procedure questions related to the ROSES NRA, the solicitation provides a contact within SMD (Max Bernstein) via the SARA email address.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NNH16ZDA001N (PSTAR).
What is the CFDA number listed?
The CFDA number listed is 43.001.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
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