NASA is offering a grant to U.S. Principal Investigators for research proposals to participate in the Cold Atom Laboratory facility on the International Space Station. The grant supports research related to fundamental physics, specifically focusing on ultra-cold atoms and degenerate quantum gases. Proposals should include flight research on ultra-cold atoms, ground research for future experiments, and collaboration opportunities with European scientists. Notices of Intent are due on September 5, 2013, and proposals must be submitted electronically by November 5, 2013. U.S. institutions from various sectors are eligible to apply, and collaborative proposals with international participation are accepted, following NASA policies. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Lee for programmatic details and Ken Albright for contracting information.
Opportunity ID: 237374
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NNH13ZTT002N |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 43.003 — Exploration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Oct 18, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 09, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Unrestricted |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | NASA Headquarters |
| Description:: | DescriptionThis NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits research proposals from Principal Investigators from U.S. institutions to participate in NASAs Cold Atom Laboratory facility on the International Space Station. The solicitation (NRA NNH13ZTT002N), entitled “Research Opportunities in Fundamental Physics,” will be available on or about July 11, 2013. The solicitation will be found by opening the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and then linking through the menu listings “Solicitations” to “Open Solicitations.” NASAs fundamental physics research activities have been guided by recommendations from the National Research Council (NRC). The 2011 report Recapturing a Future for Space Exploration: Life and Physical Sciences Research for a New Era recommended a set of high priority areas in Fundamental Physics. In particular, Recommended Program Element 3 of the report was for Research Related to the Physics and Applications of Quantum Gases. Another recommendation was for research that expands understanding of the fundamental forces and symmetries of nature, and such research may also benefit from ultra-cold atom sources. To address these recommendations, this NRA solicits fundamental physics research proposals from Principal Investigators from U.S. institutions to participate in NASAs Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) facility on the International Space Station (ISS) and engage in related research activities. CAL is a multi-user facility designed to study ultra-cold atoms and degenerate quant um gases in microgravity. Submitted research proposals are expected to propose activities related to: 1) flight research on ultra-cold atoms and degenerate quantum gases using the Cold Atom Laboratory; the flight investigation will have to be consistent with the flexibility and capability anticipated for CAL in its present design configuration, though minor modifications to the design suggested by PIs will be accommodated to the extent feasible; 2) ground research on ultra-cold atoms and quantum gases that can lead to future flight experiments with an upgraded CAL facility, as well as to future follow-on missions utilizing ultra-cold atoms and Bose-Einstein Condensates for fundamental physics measurements, especially atom interferometer experiments using ultra-cold atoms; or 3) collaboration with European scientists to use the German Aerospace Center (DLR) drop tower facilities in Bremen, Germany, to conduct experiments that will advance science and technology for future ultra-cold atoms research in space for both scientific investigations and technology validation relevant to CAL, cold atom physics, and future cold atom experiments in space.Notices of Intent are due on September 5, 2013, and must be submitted electronically via the NSPIRES proposal data system (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ ). Proposals are due on November 5, 2013, and they must be submitted electronically by an authorized official of the proposing organization using either NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ ) or Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov/ ). All categories of U.S. institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to this NRA. Principal Investigators (PIs) may collaborate with investigators from universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, state and local government laboratories and other countries. Collaborative proposals from U.S. institutions that include international participation are eligible, provided NASA policies regarding the conduct of research with non-U.S. organizations are met. Every organization that intends to submit a proposal in response to this NRA must be registered with NSPIRES, and such registration must identify the authorized organization representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. Instructions on how to register in NSPIRES are provided in the NRA. Each electronic proposal system places requirements on the registration of principal investigators and other participants (e.g., co-investigators). Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Questions with regard to responding to this NRA may be addressed to the contacts referenced in the full solicitation document. This is a broad agency announcement as specified in FAR 6.102 (d)(2). Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov, nspires.nasaprs.com, or Grants.gov, NASA reserves the right to determine the appropriate award instrument for each proposal selected pursuant to this announcement. For programmatic information for the NASA Fundamental Physics NRA: Name: Dr. Mark LeeTitle: Senior Program Executive, ISS Fundamental Physics ProgramNASA HeadquartersEmail: mark.c.lee@nasa.govPhone: 202-358-0816For contract information for the NASA Fundamental Physics NRA: Name: Ken Albright Title: Contracting Officer Email: kenneth.e.albright@nasa.gov Phone: 228-813-6127 |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 4 | Due to the Government shutdown which ended on October 17, 2013, the following changes were made to the schedule of this NASA Research Announcement:
The due date for proposals was changed from October 16, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The estimated selection announcement date was changed from December 2013 to January 2014. All other terms and conditions of the Announcement remain unchanged. |
Oct 18, 2013 |
| Synopsis 3 | Given the continuing Government shutdown, the due date for proposals submitted to the NASA solicitation NNH13ZTT002N, “Research Opportunities in Fundamental Physics”, will be extended. The new due date will be announced in an amendment that will be posted on the NSPIRES solicitation web page within 48 hours of the shutdown being lifted; an announcement of the amendment being released also will be sent via an expanded NOI email mailing list, as well as via NSPIRES mailing list. During the shutdown, NASA personnel will not be available to answer questions. When the Government resumes business, questions should be directed to the Points of Contact for the solicitation. | |
| Synopsis 2 | The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has extended the due dates for the Notices of Intent and proposals for the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) NNH13ZTT002N, entitled | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 43.003 |
| Competition ID: | 13FPCALPRO |
| Competition Title: | 13FPCALProposals |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00180849 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Nov 05, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Scroll down for complete contact list |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] NASA – Other Project Information [V1.0] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] NASA – PI and AOR [V1.0] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | NASA – Senior/Key Person Supplemental Data Sheet [V1.0] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.003 | 13FPCALPRO | 13FPCALProposals | PKG00180849 | Jul 11, 2013 | Nov 05, 2013 | View | Scroll down for complete contact list | Organization Applicants |