Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH16ZDA001N THP
Apply for NNH16ZDA001N THP
- The NASA-HQ in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2016: Terrestrial Hydrology Program" 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 21, 2016 and posted on Apr 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 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:
NASA's ROSES 2016: Terrestrial Hydrology Program (THP) is part of the broader ROSES 2016 omnibus solicitation (NNH16ZDA001N) run by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD). The opportunity is designed to fund both basic and applied research that advances NASA science goals, with this specific element focusing on terrestrial hydrology in the context of Earth system science. In practice, it supports work that improves understanding of how water moves and is stored on and beneath the land surface, and it encourages research that connects observations, models, and analysis methods to NASA Earth science missions and datasets.
The solicitation is intentionally wide in scope. It funds theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data, as well as activities that help develop or improve the tools and techniques used to collect and interpret that data. Proposed work can involve data from satellites and other NASA-supported platforms such as aircraft campaigns, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles. Beyond pure analysis, the call also allows proposals aimed at developing experiment techniques for future missions, developing concepts for future missions, and advancing technologies that are relevant to SMD objectives. For Earth science and hydrology in particular, it also highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions, the development of integrated Earth system models, and systems that translate Earth science research into practical, societal applications (for example, information systems that help apply hydrology and Earth observation results to real-world needs).
Funding levels vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the work. Smaller, focused efforts such as targeted data analysis projects may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, extensive activities such as building specialized science hardware can exceed $1 million per year. The amount of funding available depends on the specific program element, with budgets ranging from under $1 million to several million dollars across elements. That range typically supports anywhere from just a few awards to several dozen selections, depending on proposal quality, program priorities, and how many meritorious proposals are submitted in a given area.
NASA indicates that awards can be issued through different mechanisms depending on what is proposed and who is proposing. Funding instruments may include grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The usual period of performance is three years, though some elements may allow up to five years and others may specify shorter timelines. The flexibility on both the funding mechanism and duration is meant to fit the diverse mix of research, technology, and application activities included in ROSES.
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of all types may apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit institutions, and there are no special restrictions on teaming arrangements. One important condition is NASA's policy for non-US organizations: collaborations with non-US entities must generally be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis, meaning NASA funds typically cannot be transferred to the non-US partner even if they participate scientifically.
Proposals must be submitted electronically, and submission is tied to specific due dates for each program element. Submissions can be made through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but regardless of the route, organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting via Grants.gov, registration in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES is required. The registration must name the authorized organizational representative(s) who are allowed to submit proposals on behalf of the organization. In addition, all principal investigators and any other participants such as co-investigators must be registered in NSPIRES. NASA strongly encourages applicants to start system registration and data entry well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute administrative problems.
For ROSES 2016 generally, the detailed requirements, specific topics, and element-by-element instructions are located in the solicitation appendices, with program names and deadlines summarized in the tables referenced in the announcement. Applicants were also directed to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and updates through February 2017, when a new ROSES solicitation was expected. NASA provided additional support resources, including an amendments archive, an FAQ page, and contact information for program officers tied to individual elements. General questions about ROSES policies and procedures were directed to the SMD research contact email (sara@nasa.gov), with Max Bernstein listed as the lead contact for overarching ROSES guidance. The posted opportunity details list NASA-HQ as the agency, CFDA 43.001, and a closing date of July 15, 2016 for this THP listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is NASA's ROSES 2016: Terrestrial Hydrology Program (THP). It is an element within the broader ROSES 2016 omnibus solicitation (NNH16ZDA001N) issued by NASA Headquarters under the Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
2) What is the main purpose of the Terrestrial Hydrology Program (THP)?
THP is intended to support both basic and applied research that advances NASA science goals in Earth system science, specifically by improving understanding of how water moves and is stored on and beneath the land surface. The program encourages work that connects observations, models, and analysis methods to NASA Earth science missions and datasets.
3) What kinds of research activities are supported?
The solicitation is intentionally broad. Supported activities include theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data, as well as the development or improvement of tools and techniques used to collect and interpret NASA-relevant data.
4) Does the program support both data analysis and technology/tool development?
Yes. In addition to data analysis, proposals may focus on developing or improving tools and techniques for collecting and interpreting NASA science data, and may also include work relevant to future experiments and missions.
5) What sources or platforms of data can be used in proposed work?
Proposed work may involve data from satellites and other NASA-supported platforms, including aircraft campaigns, scientific balloons, sounding rockets, the International Space Station, CubeSats, and suborbital reusable launch vehicles.
6) Are field campaigns and Earth surface observations allowed under this call?
Yes. For Earth science and hydrology, the call highlights Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support NASA missions.
7) Does the opportunity include integrated Earth system modeling?
Yes. The program highlights development of integrated Earth system models as part of the allowable scope for Earth science and hydrology.
8) Can proposals focus on practical or societal applications of hydrology and Earth observations?
Yes. The call allows systems that translate Earth science research into practical, societal applications, such as information systems designed to help apply hydrology and Earth observation results to real-world needs.
9) Can proposals include work related to future missions?
Yes. The solicitation allows proposals aimed at developing experiment techniques for future missions, developing concepts for future missions, and advancing technologies relevant to SMD objectives.
10) How much funding is available per project?
Funding levels can vary widely based on the size and complexity of the proposed work. Smaller, focused efforts (such as targeted data analysis) may be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large activities (such as building specialized science hardware) can exceed $1 million per year.
11) How many awards does NASA expect to make?
The number of selections can range from a few awards to several dozen, depending on proposal quality, program priorities, and how many meritorious proposals are submitted in a given area.
12) Are budgets fixed across ROSES 2016 elements?
No. NASA indicates that available funding depends on the specific ROSES program element, with budgets ranging from under $1 million to several million dollars across elements.
13) What types of award mechanisms might be used?
Awards may be issued using different mechanisms depending on what is proposed and who is proposing. Funding instruments may include grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers.
14) What is the typical period of performance?
The usual period of performance is three years. Some elements may allow up to five years, and others may specify shorter timelines.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Organizations of all types may apply, including domestic and foreign entities, government and private organizations, for-profit and nonprofit institutions.
16) Are teaming arrangements or partnerships restricted?
No special restrictions on teaming arrangements are noted for this opportunity.
17) What is NASA's policy for collaborating with non-U.S. organizations?
Collaborations with non-U.S. entities must generally be conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. This means NASA funds typically cannot be transferred to the non-U.S. partner, even if they participate scientifically.
18) How do applicants submit a proposal?
Proposals must be submitted electronically. Submissions can be made through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of the submission route.
19) Is NSPIRES registration required even if submitting through Grants.gov?
Yes. If submitting via Grants.gov, registration in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES is required, and the organization must still be registered in NSPIRES.
20) Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
The registration must identify authorized organizational representative(s) who can submit proposals on behalf of the organization. In addition, all principal investigators and other participants (such as co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES.
21) Are there specific due dates for proposals?
Yes. Submission is tied to specific due dates for each program element. Program names and deadlines are summarized in the tables referenced in the ROSES announcement, and element-by-element instructions are provided in the solicitation appendices.
22) What is the closing date listed for this THP opportunity?
The posted opportunity details list a closing date of July 15, 2016 for this THP listing.
23) Where can applicants find detailed requirements and instructions?
Detailed requirements, specific topics, and element-by-element instructions are located in the ROSES 2016 solicitation appendices. Tables referenced in the announcement summarize program names and deadlines.
24) Should applicants monitor for amendments or updates?
Yes. Applicants were directed to monitor NSPIRES for amendments and updates through February 2017, when a new ROSES solicitation was expected.
25) What support resources did NASA provide for ROSES 2016 applicants?
NASA provided additional support resources including an amendments archive, an FAQ page, and contact information for program officers tied to individual elements.
26) Who should receive general questions about ROSES policies and procedures?
General questions about ROSES policies and procedures were directed to the SMD research contact email: sara@nasa.gov.
27) Who was listed as the lead contact for overarching ROSES guidance?
Max Bernstein was listed as the lead contact for overarching ROSES guidance.
28) Which NASA organization is listed as the agency for this opportunity?
The posted opportunity details list NASA-HQ as the agency.
29) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity lists CFDA 43.001.
30) What is the solicitation number for the overall ROSES 2016 omnibus?
The broader ROSES 2016 omnibus solicitation number is NNH16ZDA001N.
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