Opportunity Information: Apply for NNH22ZDA001N ICAR
ROSES 2022: Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research (ICAR) is a NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) funding opportunity that sits inside NASA's larger annual omnibus solicitation called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2022. The key idea behind ROSES being an "omnibus" announcement is that it is not one single call with one set of dates and topics; instead, it is a collection of many individual program elements, each with its own scientific scope, instructions, points of contact, and due dates. ICAR is one of those individual elements, focused on supporting interdisciplinary, consortium-style astrobiology research efforts.
This opportunity is administered by NASA Headquarters under CFDA 43.001, released as part of ROSES 2022 on February 14, 2022, and posted as a discretionary funding opportunity. While ROSES as a whole can result in multiple award types (grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and certain government transfers), this specific listing identifies the primary instrument for ICAR as a cooperative agreement. In practice, NASA emphasizes that most extramural ROSES awards are grants and that many ROSES elements explicitly exclude contracts because contracts do not fit the research nature of what is being requested. The usual period of performance for ROSES-funded work is about three years, though some program elements may allow up to five years or require shorter timelines depending on the work.
A practical requirement that matters for applicants is that you must download and use the instructions document packaged with the application (provided as a zip file) because it contains at least one required form that must be attached to the final proposal submission. In other words, you cannot rely only on the basic online forms; there is a required attachment that comes specifically from that instructions package, and missing it could make the proposal noncompliant.
Eligibility under ROSES is generally broad: many types of organizations may apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign organizations, with important caveats. The most important caveat is funding: NASA generally provides funding only to US institutions. Non-US organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds approach, and they are directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for the detailed rules, including special situations where a non-US proposal involves US personnel for whom NASA funding is requested. Some ROSES calls are jointly issued with non-US partners (for example, certain observing programs), and those would include additional special participation rules where relevant.
For finding the exact ICAR requirements (as opposed to the generic ROSES overview text), NASA directs applicants to use the ROSES 2022 tables in NSPIRES. The ROSES 2022 landing page contains the full solicitation, the summary, and tables listing all program elements and their due dates. To get the authoritative ICAR instructions, an applicant is expected to go to the ROSES tables (Table 2 or Table 3), click the program element title, and then download the specific PDF for that element under the "Announcement Documents" section on the program element page. NASA notes that each science division uses a letter designation (for example, A for Earth Science, B for Heliophysics, and so on), and within each division the element labeled "1" is always the division overview, which provides default rules and context that can apply across elements in that division.
Administrative logistics run through NSPIRES. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES (nspires.nasaprs.com), and ROSES updates can matter because not all program elements are necessarily available the day ROSES is released. NASA recommends that applicants subscribe to SMD mailing lists within NSPIRES, monitor the ROSES 2022 RSS feed for amendments and clarifications, and use NASA's ROSES due date calendars (organized by science division) to keep track of deadlines as they are updated. For help, NASA maintains a ROSES FAQ page, provides a general policy and procedures contact (the SMD research lead via sara@nasa.gov), and separates that from technical questions that must go to the specific program officer(s) listed for the relevant program element.
From the listing details provided, the funding opportunity number is NNH22ZDA001N with the ICAR identifier, the opportunity category is discretionary, the activity category is science and technology and other research and development, the posting (creation) date is May 16, 2022, and the original closing date shown is January 10, 2023. The award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the excerpt, which is consistent with how many ROSES elements are presented at the synopsis level; the actual funding levels, scope, and review expectations are typically spelled out in the specific program element PDF for ICAR.Apply for NNH22ZDA001N ICAR
- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2022: Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology 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 2022-05-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-01-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is ROSES 2022: Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research (ICAR)?
ICAR is a NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) funding opportunity that appears as one program element inside NASA's larger annual omnibus solicitation called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2022. ICAR specifically focuses on supporting interdisciplinary, consortium-style astrobiology research efforts.
Is ICAR a standalone solicitation, or part of a larger program?
ICAR is not a standalone solicitation. It is one of many individual program elements included within ROSES 2022. Because ROSES is an omnibus announcement, each program element has its own scientific scope, required documents, points of contact, and due dates.
What is the funding opportunity number for this listing?
The funding opportunity number provided is NNH22ZDA001N, with the ICAR identifier referenced in the listing details.
Which NASA organization administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by NASA Headquarters under NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing identifies CFDA 43.001.
What type of funding opportunity category is ICAR under this listing?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
What award instrument does this ICAR listing identify as the primary mechanism?
The synopsis-level listing identifies the primary instrument for ICAR as a cooperative agreement.
Does NASA only make cooperative agreements under ROSES?
No. ROSES as a whole can result in multiple award types, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and certain government transfers. NASA also notes that most extramural ROSES awards are grants, and many ROSES elements explicitly exclude contracts because contracts do not fit the research nature of what is being requested.
When was ROSES 2022 released?
ROSES 2022 was released on February 14, 2022.
What is the posting (creation) date shown for this listing?
The posting (creation) date shown in the listing details is May 16, 2022.
What is the closing date shown for this opportunity?
The original closing date shown in the excerpt is January 10, 2023.
Are all ROSES program elements available immediately when ROSES is released?
Not necessarily. NASA notes that not all ROSES program elements are necessarily available the day ROSES is released, and applicants should monitor ROSES updates.
Where do applicants find the authoritative ICAR requirements and instructions?
NASA directs applicants to use the ROSES 2022 tables in NSPIRES to find the exact ICAR requirements. The expected path is to locate ICAR in the ROSES tables (Table 2 or Table 3), click the program element title, and then download the specific ICAR PDF under the "Announcement Documents" section on the program element page.
Why is the ICAR program element PDF important?
The synopsis text explains that details such as funding levels, scope, and review expectations are typically spelled out in the specific program element PDF for ICAR, rather than in the high-level synopsis.
What are the ROSES tables, and why do they matter?
The ROSES tables in NSPIRES list all program elements and their due dates. Since ROSES is an omnibus solicitation, the tables are the practical way to locate the correct element (like ICAR), confirm deadlines, and access the element-specific documentation.
Is NSPIRES required for submission and administration?
Yes. Administrative logistics run through NSPIRES. Proposers must be affiliated with an institution registered in NSPIRES (nspires.nasaprs.com).
Is there a special requirement about downloading an instructions package?
Yes. A key practical requirement is that applicants must download and use the instructions document packaged with the application (provided as a zip file), because it contains at least one required form that must be attached to the final proposal submission. Relying only on basic online forms is not sufficient if that required attachment is missing.
What happens if the required form from the instructions package is not included?
The excerpt indicates that missing the required attachment could make a proposal noncompliant.
How long is the typical period of performance for ROSES-funded work?
The usual period of performance for ROSES-funded work is about three years. Some program elements may allow up to five years or may require shorter timelines depending on the work.
Who is generally eligible to apply under ROSES?
Eligibility under ROSES is generally broad. Many types of organizations may apply, including government and private entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and domestic or foreign organizations, with important caveats related to funding and participation.
Can non-US organizations apply and receive NASA funding?
The excerpt states that NASA generally provides funding only to US institutions. Non-US organizations may participate under a no-exchange-of-funds approach, and they are directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules.
How should non-US participation be handled?
Non-US organizations are described as potentially participating with no exchange of funds, and applicants are directed to consult the NASA Guidebook for Proposers for detailed rules, including special situations where a non-US proposal involves US personnel for whom NASA funding is requested.
Are there situations where ROSES includes special rules for non-US partners?
Yes. The excerpt notes that some ROSES calls are jointly issued with non-US partners (for example, certain observing programs), and those would include additional special participation rules where relevant.
How can applicants keep track of amendments, clarifications, and changing deadlines?
NASA recommends subscribing to SMD mailing lists within NSPIRES, monitoring the ROSES 2022 RSS feed for amendments and clarifications, and using NASA's ROSES due date calendars (organized by science division) to track deadlines as they are updated.
What are the science division letter designations mentioned in ROSES?
NASA notes that each science division uses a letter designation (for example, A for Earth Science, B for Heliophysics, and so on). Within each division, the element labeled "1" is always the division overview, which provides default rules and context that can apply across elements in that division.
Where can applicants get general help or policy/procedures guidance?
NASA maintains a ROSES FAQ page and provides a general policy and procedures contact (the SMD research lead) via sara@nasa.gov.
Where should technical or program-element-specific questions be directed?
The excerpt distinguishes general policy/procedures help from technical questions, stating that technical questions must go to the specific program officer(s) listed for the relevant program element.
Are the award ceiling and expected number of awards provided in this excerpt?
No. The excerpt states that the award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified, which is consistent with how many ROSES elements are presented at the synopsis level.
If funding levels and review expectations are not in the synopsis, where are they usually found?
The excerpt indicates that the actual funding levels, scope, and review expectations are typically spelled out in the specific program element PDF for ICAR.
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