Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH08ZDA001N FECR 2
Apply for NNH08ZDA001N FECR 2
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES2008 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 14, 2008 and posted on Oct 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2008. (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).
- Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no exchange of funds consult Appendix B Section (l) of the guidebook for proposers (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/) for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non U.S. participants. Also ref. Sections 2.3.10(c)(vii) of the guidebook for proposers for special instructions for proposals from non U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
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Opportunity Summary:
ROSES2008 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers is part of NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 solicitation (ROSES 2008), released under funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N. The opportunity invites proposals that support basic and applied research, plus technology development, across NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities. In practice, it is a wide umbrella announcement that spans multiple program elements tied to Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics, with the fellowships for early career researchers positioned within that larger ROSES structure.
The scope is intentionally broad and includes many kinds of work NASA needs to move its science programs forward. This includes theory, modeling, and analysis of existing NASA science data; research using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets; development of experimental techniques that could feed into future missions; early concept work for future missions; and advanced technologies that enable future SMD investigations. It also covers laboratory and analytical work on extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial sample analysis that helps validate or interpret Earth observing mission data. Other areas explicitly called out include determining atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space-based data and samples, Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD missions, development of integrated Earth system models, and applied systems that translate Earth science results into societal benefits and usable information products.
Funding levels vary widely depending on the program element and the scale of the proposed work. Smaller, focused projects (such as a limited data analysis effort) can be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large, hardware or major development activities can exceed $1 million per year. At the program-element level, NASA indicates that available funds can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars per element, which means the number of awards can vary from just a few selections to several dozen, depending on goals, budgets, and the quality and volume of proposals received.
NASA may issue awards using several different mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. Which instrument is used depends on the proposing organization and the specific requirements of the program element. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer timelines.
Eligibility is broadly described as open to many organization types, both domestic and foreign, including universities, industry, nonprofits, NASA centers, JPL, and other government agencies, and there is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, the solicitation also emphasizes NASA policy that research involving non-U.S. organizations is generally conducted with no exchange of funds, and that NASA funding is typically provided only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. participants are directed to consult the NASA NRA Guidebook (including Appendix B and specific sections on proposals involving U.S. personnel) for the detailed rules that apply to their situation.
Operationally, the opportunity is managed through NASA electronic proposal systems. Notices of Intent are requested for most elements, with early NOIs due beginning March 14, 2008. Full proposal due dates start May 9, 2008 and run on a rolling schedule through March 27, 2009, depending on the specific program element. Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted via NSPIRES (NASA proposal system) or through Grants.gov, but organizations must be registered in NSPIRES, and if using Grants.gov they must also be registered there. NASA also notes that all principal investigators and other named participants must be individually registered in NSPIRES, and applicants are encouraged to register and familiarize themselves with the systems well before deadlines to avoid last-minute access or submission issues.
Applicants looking for the right program element are directed to search within Grants.gov using the ROSES funding opportunity number (NNH08ZDA001N) to pull up the list of posted elements, then select and download the application package associated with the element they plan to pursue. For element-specific questions, NASA points proposers to the program officers listed in each element summary, while questions about overall policies and procedures were routed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters (Dr. Max Bernstein, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate). The posted Grants.gov record lists key administrative dates for the fellowship posting itself (posted October 14, 2008, closing October 31, 2008, archived November 30, 2008) and indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the ROSES2008 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers opportunity?
ROSES2008 Fellowships for Early Career Researchers is a grant opportunity that sits within NASA Headquarters broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences 2008 (ROSES 2008) solicitation. It is issued under the ROSES funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N and supports proposals aligned with NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities.
2. How does this fellowship relate to the larger ROSES 2008 solicitation?
The fellowship is positioned as one part of a wide umbrella announcement (ROSES 2008) that includes many program elements across Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. The specific fellowship opportunity should be considered within that broader ROSES structure, including its shared policies, systems, and administrative processes.
3. What types of research and activities are within scope?
The scope is intentionally broad and includes basic and applied research, plus technology development, that helps advance NASA science programs. Examples explicitly described include:
- Theory, modeling, and analysis of existing NASA science data
- Research using aircraft, stratospheric balloons, and suborbital rockets
- Development of experimental techniques that could feed into future missions
- Early concept work for future missions
- Advanced technologies that enable future Science Mission Directorate investigations
- Laboratory and analytical work on extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft
- Terrestrial sample analysis used to validate or interpret Earth-observing mission data
- Work to determine atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space-based data and samples
- Earth surface observations and field campaigns supporting NASA missions
- Development of integrated Earth system models
- Applied systems translating Earth science results into societal benefits and usable information products
4. Which NASA science areas does ROSES 2008 cover?
ROSES 2008 spans multiple program elements tied to NASA Science Mission Directorate areas, including Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics.
5. How much funding is available?
Funding levels vary widely by program element and the scale of the proposed work. The solicitation notes that smaller, focused projects can be funded at under $100,000 per year, while large hardware or major development efforts can exceed $1 million per year. At the program-element level, NASA indicates available funds can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars per element.
6. How many awards will NASA make?
The number of awards can vary substantially by program element, depending on goals, budgets, and the quality and volume of proposals received. The solicitation indicates selections could range from just a few awards to several dozen for a given element.
7. What award types or funding instruments might NASA use?
NASA may issue awards using several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The instrument used depends on the proposing organization and the specific requirements of the program element.
8. What is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years, although some program elements may specify shorter or longer timelines.
9. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as open to many organization types, both domestic and foreign. Examples include universities, industry, nonprofits, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and other government agencies.
10. Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate, but the solicitation emphasizes NASA policy that research involving non-U.S. organizations is generally conducted with no exchange of funds. NASA funding is typically provided only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. participants are directed to consult the NASA NRA Guidebook (including Appendix B and relevant sections) for the detailed rules that apply.
11. Is there a limit on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No restriction is stated on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements in the information provided.
12. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posted Grants.gov record indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
13. Are Notices of Intent (NOIs) required?
Notices of Intent are requested for most program elements. Early NOI due dates begin March 14, 2008, though the specific requirement and due date can vary by element.
14. When are full proposals due?
Full proposal due dates begin May 9, 2008 and run on a rolling schedule through March 27, 2009, depending on the specific program element.
15. How do applicants find the right program element to apply to?
Applicants are directed to search within Grants.gov using the ROSES funding opportunity number NNH08ZDA001N to access the list of posted program elements. From there, they select the relevant element and download the application package associated with that element.
16. How are proposals submitted?
Submission is electronic and must be made by an authorized organizational representative. Proposals can be submitted via NSPIRES (NASA electronic proposal system) or through Grants.gov.
17. What registrations are required to submit?
Organizations must be registered in NSPIRES. If submitting via Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered in Grants.gov. In addition, NASA notes that all principal investigators and other named participants must be individually registered in NSPIRES.
18. Why does NASA recommend registering early in the electronic systems?
Applicants are encouraged to register and become familiar with NSPIRES (and Grants.gov if applicable) well before deadlines to avoid last-minute access issues or submission problems.
19. Who should applicants contact with questions about a specific program element?
For element-specific questions, proposers are directed to the program officers listed in each program element summary.
20. Who is the contact for overall ROSES policies and procedures?
Questions about overall policies and procedures were routed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters: Dr. Max Bernstein, Senior Advisor for Research and Analysis, Science Mission Directorate.
21. What are the key Grants.gov administrative dates listed for the fellowship posting?
The posted Grants.gov record lists these dates for the fellowship posting: posted October 14, 2008; closing October 31, 2008; archived November 30, 2008.
22. Does this opportunity support both research and technology development?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly invites proposals supporting basic and applied research as well as technology development across NASA Science Mission Directorate priorities.
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