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1 Guide to FY2016 Research Funding at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Contact: James Murday, DC Office of Research Advancement , 4/7/2015 Executive Summary and Index This document provides succinct insights into the various NASA funding opportunities for University research, with special attention to significant changes anticipated in FY2016. NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Funding for university research at NASA is distributed among the four Mission Directorates - Science, Aeronautics, Human Exploration and Operations, and Space Technology. As a primary premise, NASA is only interested in research that utilizes or contributes to its space or airborne assets, or the data derived from them. Descriptive of NASA basic research funding opportunities pages 2-10 An overview of the NASA headquarters directorate/office and NASA Center-based funding opportunities pertinent to Universities (some $400M). Resources 8 Table 1: FY11/13 NASA basic and applied research funding at Universities 9 Table 2: FY2016 NASA requested R&D funding pertinent to Universities 10 Appendix 1: FY2016 New Programs and/or Significant Change Funding change ($M) from FY2015 page(s) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Earth Science: Applied Sciences from 35 to Earth Science: Research and Analysis from 335 to Astrophysics: Research and Analysis from 63 to Planetary Science: Near Earth Object Observations from 40 to SMD STEM Activities from 1 to Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Aerospace Operations and Safety Program from 0 to Advanced Air Vehicles from 0 to Integrated Aviation Systems from 0 to Transformative Aeronautics Concepts from 0 to Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) In-Space Manufacturing and Resource Utilization Institute Space Technology Research and Development from 370 to Appendix 2: Illustrative (shortened) Datasheet for a NASA Program Officer 14 Appendix 3: Acronym glossary Agency Specific 15 General 16 1

2 Overview NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. Funding for university research at NASA is distributed among four directorates, each with its own particular research interests: Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Focus: the frontiers of earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics. Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) Focus: research in traditional aeronautical disciplines and emerging fields to help transform the nation's air transportation system, and future air and space vehicles. Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEO) Focus: develop capabilities and supporting research and technology that will make human and robotic exploration possible Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Focus: develop and demonstrate advanced space systems concepts and technologies As a primary premise, NASA is only interested in research that utilizes or contributes to its space or airborne assets, or the data derived from them. Each of the Directorates has continuing research programs. Most research opportunities appropriate to University PIs are advertised through omnibus NASA research announcements (NRAs) and their subsequently added appendices. NSPIRES (nspires.nasaprs.com/external/) is the NASA website at which announcements can be accessed and proposals submitted. The announcements may be amended periodically during the fiscal year to open additional, or modify existing, topics. Not all topics in the omnibus solicitations are competed in any given year. Proposers may opt to submit proposals in response to NRAs via either of two electronic proposal submission systems: either the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) ( or the Grants.gov ( Paper submission is not accepted. Peers of the proposers will be used to assess the proposal using the criteria: intrinsic scientific and technical merit, relevance to NASA s stated objectives, and cost realism. For further details on these criteria and their relative weights see Appendix C.2 of the NASA Guidebook for Proposers ( In addition, a given program may have specific guidance incorporated into its announcement. Table 1 shows data on the NASA funding to Universities/Colleges by academic discipline for FY2011 and FY2013 (the most recent available). In addition to basic research (which correlates with the NASA Technology Readiness Levels 1-2), NASA also funds applied research (TRLs 2-3), and advanced technology demonstration (TRLs 3-5). The NASA research budget has declined somewhat since 2006 (but innovative technology funding has grown significantly). The NASA FY2016 budget lines more closely associated with University PI research are shown in Table 2, parsed vertically by the identified Directorate program. Funding to University efforts from SMD comes largely from the Research and Analysis budget lines. 2

3 Science Mission Directorate (SMD) NASA s Science Mission Directorate conducts scientific exploration that is enabled by access to space. It projects humankind s vantage point into space with observatories in Earth orbit and deep space, spacecraft visiting the Moon, and other planetary bodies, and robotic landers, rovers, and sample return missions. SMD is organized into four Divisions, each with its own suite of research topics: Astrophysics Focus: understand the universe and our place in it Earth Sciences Focus: satellite and airborne missions for long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans Heliophysics Focus: Understanding the Sun, Heliosphere, and Planetary Environments as a single connected system Planetary Sciences Focus: observation and discovery of our solar system s planetary objects (For more detail, see MAPS NASA Charts 6-17) Useful guidance on proposal preparation is provided at the website Service and Advice for Research and Analysis (SARA, Broadly defined, research and analysis (R&A) covers the concept studies that provide the science basis for a mission, the necessary technology and techniques for implementing the mission, the calibration, validation, and analysis of data as a mission is underway, and the analysis of archived data after a mission ends. Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES, NNH15ZDA001N) Most calls for proposals from SMD can all be found in the omnibus solicitation, called Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science. A SMD website (nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/) and a RSS feed provide up-to-date changes for the ROSES NRA. The website also provides a listing of the various program managers (with contact information). The 2015 ROSES NRA itemizes some 80 topics (each with its own appendix - but not all are competing in 2015) and provides a table that specifies the due dates for notice of intent (NOI not always required) and proposal submission. Awards range from under $100K per year for focused, limited efforts (e.g., data analysis) to more than $1M per year for extensive activities (e.g., development of science experiment hardware). The usual maximum period of performance is three-four years. It is possible for funded performers to reapply at the end of their project; those applications are competed with neither advantage nor disadvantage. Stand Alone Mission of Opportunity Notice (SALMON, NNHI2ZDA006O) This announcement of opportunity is intended to provide opportunities for science and technology investigations on space flight missions that advance the high priority science, technology, and exploration objectives of NASA s Mission Directorates. (See MAPS NASA chart 17) 3

4 Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) To most effectively manage its research, NASA s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate has recently created four programs: Airspace Operations and Safety Program Focus: conceive and develop NextGen technologies to improve the intrinsic safety of current and future aircraft. Advanced Air Vehicles Program Focus: study, evaluate and develop technologies and capabilities that can be integrated into aircraft systems; explore concepts that hold promise for revolutionary improvements Integrated Aviation Systems Program Focus: rigorous execution of highly complex flight tests and related experiments. Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program Focus: cultivate multi-disciplinary, revolutionary concepts to enable transformation. These programs address the goal of clearly defining the most compelling technical challenges facing the aviation industry, and retiring these challenges in a time frame that is supported by the stakeholders and required by NASA s customers. Table 2 does not have entries for 2014 funding because the programs were organized differently prior to (See MAPS NASA charts 18-21) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA, NNH15ZEA001N) The ARMD research opportunities are published in the omnibus solicitation Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA). It lists some 15 topics distributed among the four ARMD programs. When there are funds available, a detailed appendix is published for each topic with funding levels, the desired research focus, and due dates. The typical period of performance for an award is three years, although a few programs may specify shorter or longer (maximum of five years) periods. Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEO) HEO leads NASA space operations related to human exploration in and beyond low Earth orbit. Exploration activities beyond low Earth orbit include the management of Commercial Space Transportation, Exploration Systems Development, Human Space Flight Capabilities, Advanced Exploration Systems, and Space Life Sciences Research & Applications. (See MAPS NASA charts 22-25). Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO, NNJ15ZSA001N) Research opportunities in HEO are published in the omnibus Human Exploration Research Opportunities solicitation that includes four appendices: NASA Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity NASA Ground-Based Studies in Space Radiobiology 4

5 Details of the solicited program elements are given in appropriate appendix, which is issued throughout the year as needed. 4/7/2015 Most program elements use a two-step proposal submission process though some program elements may use a one-step submission process. Awards generally range from under $100K per year for focused, limited efforts (e.g., data analysis) to $450K per year for extensive activities (e.g., development of scientific hardware). The funds available for awards in each program element range from less than one to several million dollars, which allow selection from a few to as many as a dozen proposals depending on the program objectives and the submission of proposals of merit. Awards will be made as grants. The period of performance for an award can range from one to five years. There is also a Research Opportunities for Flight Experiments in Space Biology opportunity (NRA NNH14ZTT002N). Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) STMD rapidly develops, demonstrates, and infuses revolutionary, high-payoff technologies through transparent, collaborative partnerships, expanding the boundaries of the aerospace enterprise. STMD seeks to mature the technology required for NASA s future missions in science and exploration while proving the capabilities and lowering the cost for other government agencies and commercial space activities. STMD programs include: Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program Focus: architecture, mission, or system concepts and aiming ten or more years ahead Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program Focus: development of "push" technologies to support the future space science and exploration needs Game Changing Development (GCD) Program Focus: maturing advanced space technologies that may lead to entirely new approaches for future space missions and solutions to significant national needs. Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) Program Focus: development of small spacecraft technologies and flight demonstrations of new technologies. (for more detail, see MAPS NASA charts 26-31). Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion (SpaceTech-REDDI, NNH15ZOA001N) The following STMD programs are included in the omnibus solicitation: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Space Technology Research Grants Game Changing Development Small Spacecraft Technology Technology Demonstration Missions (TDM) Flight Opportunities Program (FOP) Appendices provide the key information on these programs including: specific scope of the work solicited, anticipated budget for new awards, number of awards anticipated, notice of intent and proposal due dates, and specific instructions about proposal content and evaluation criteria. 5

6 Specific data archival terms and conditions will be included in the Appendices. Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) The Office of the Chief Technologist (OCT) is responsible for the coordination and tracking of all technology investments across the agency. The office is responsible for developing and executing innovative technology partnerships, technology transfer and commercial activities and the development of collaboration models for NASA. Young (Early Career) Investigators The SMD has a New (Early Career) Investigator Program (NIP, Appendix A.35 in ROSES 2015). Proposers must: a) be a U.S. citizen or have lawful status of permanent residency (i.e., holder of a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, also referred to as the Green Card), and b) be a recent Ph.D. recipient, defined as having graduated on or after January 1 of the year that is no more than five years before the issuance date of the NRA. The award range is between $80-$120K per year for a period of up to three years. The selected Fellows have the opportunity to apply directly to the Early Career Fellowship program for up to $100K in start-up funds when they obtain a tenuretrack or equivalent position. There are also the Early Career Fellowship program for Planetary Science (See Appendix C.16 in ROSES 2015), and the Space Technology Mission Directorate Research Opportunities for Early Career Faculty (see NNH15ZOA001N-15ECF-B1 - this specific Appendix is titled Early Career Faculty (ECF) and is one of three calls for proposals from STMD s Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program. Early Stage Innovations (ESI) appears as Appendix B2 under the SpaceTech-REDDI NRA, and the NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships (NSTRF) is a separate solicitation. Teaming Research Efforts NASA does not normally have the equivalent of the DOD Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative program or the various NSF Center competitions. Occasionally NASA competes centerscale efforts, such as the National Center for Advanced Manufacturing (Marshall Space Flight Center in concert with Univ. of New Orleans) and the now defunct NASA University Research, Engineering & Technology Institutes (URETI). There is a University Affiliated Research Center funded by NASA Ames that is currently administered by UC Santa Cruz ( this UARC is being recompeted in This UARC addresses more of an on-site AMES effort than University-based research. University Instrumentation NASA does not have an equivalent of the NSF Major Research Instrumentation or DOD Defense University Research Instrumentation Program. The SMD has a Planetary Major Equipment (PME) topic (appendix C17 in ROSES 2015) where proposals may be submitted in conjunction with new science research proposals to ROSES or as an augmentation to Planetary Science Research Program multiple year awards. Instrumentation purchases or upgrades that may be requested through this program are to be over $40K. Cost-sharing and substantial institutional contributions are encouraged but not required of Universities. 6

7 High End Computing SMD provides a specialized computational infrastructure to support its research community (NASA sponsored scientists/engineers), managed by NASA s High-End Computing (HEC) program. A proposal should include identification of the computing system and location, rationale and justification of the need, how it supports the investigation, when the resources will be required, and an estimate of needed processor hours and storage capacity. Computing time awards are for one year and nontransferable. Office of Education NASA continues to pursue three major education goals: Strengthening NASA and the Nation's future workforce Attracting and retaining students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines Engaging Americans in NASA's mission The Office of Education efforts include evidence-based competitive processes to ensure the best use of NASA assets to meet the Nation s education goals. This includes continuation of the Agency s investment in the Space Grant, EPSCoR, and MUREP programs. There is also a focus on Minority Serving Institutions and community colleges, which generally serve a high proportion of minority students and prepare them for entry into the STEM workforce. There is also an education effort supported by the Science Mission Directorate. NASA Laboratory/Center Opportunities In addition to the NASA headquarters solicitations, there are opportunities where the NASA Centers themselves provide support to Universities/University students. Examples include: Jet Propulsion Laboratory Glenn Research Center Ames Research Center 7

8 Resources 4/7/2015 Open NASA solicitations are posted at: NASA Guidebook for Proposers NASA Strategic Plan alerts for ROSES clarifications/corrections/amendments NSBRI Funded Research Database: Mission Agency Program Summaries (MAPS) The DC Office of Research Advancement has created the Federal Mission Agency Program Summaries website to: 1. connect PIs with appropriate funding agency programs/program officers 2. assist in development of white papers/charts/elevator speeches The website ( can be accessed using one s USC NetID and Password. MAPS will have the following resources: 1. Search Tab for a searchable database of programs/program officers One can do keyword searches to locate many of the associated mission agency (DHS, DOD, DOE, DOT, ED, EPA, NASA, NIST, NOAA and USDA) programs and program officers. 2. Mission Agency Tab (DHS, DHHS, DOD, DOE, DOJ, DOT, ED, EPA, INTEL, NASA, NIST, NOAA, and USDA) Guide to Agency Funding for FYXX Agency Research Program Charts Agency Planning Documents Chart numbers in the Guides to Funding reference the Agency Research Program Chart file. 3. Presentation Tab for charts from recent USC Center of Excellence in Research workshops 4. Proposal Tab for reports / guides on writing proposals 5. Alerts Tab for URLs at which one can arrange for automatic solicitation updates 6. Grantee Tab for URLs at which one can find previous agency/program officer awardees 7. Visiting DC Tab for information about DC Office services Assistance in Locating Funding and Preparing Proposals Dr. James S. Murday DC Office of Research Advancement Tel: Murday@usc.edu 8

9 Table 1: FY2011 and FY2013 NASA Research Funding ($M) Obligations for Research Performed at Universities/Colleges Basic Applied Basic Applied TOTAL NASA ($M) TOTAL University Performer Physical Sciences Astronomy 77 4 Chemistry 6 - Physics 36 2 Other 6 - Environmental Sciences Atmospheric 55 7 Geological 22 1 Oceanology 5 2 Other 7 1 Mathematics and Computer Computer Sciences 2 1 Mathematics - - Other 1 1 Engineering Aeronautical Astronautical 9 14 Chemical - - Civil - - Electrical 2 - Mechanical 1 - Metal/Materials 2 - Other 7 1 Life Sciences Agriculture - - Biological 9 2 Environmental 1 - Medical 2 3 Other 2 - Psychological Social Sciences Other Sciences From NSF Federal Funds for Research and Development: FY NSF , July 2014 Basic 2011 Tables 30, 77 and Applied Research 2011 Tables 44, 88 and Basic 2013 Table 32 and 79 Applied Research 2013 Table 46 and 90 9

10 Table 2: NASA Budget Request for FY2016 Directorate/Topic 2014 ($M) actual 2015 ($M) Est ($M) Req. SMD Heliophysics Heliophysics Research Research and Analysis Sounding Rocket Operations Other Missions and Data Analysis Living with a Star Heliophysics Explorer SMD Astrophysics Astrophysics Research Research and Analysis Balloon Project Other Missions and Data Analysis Cosmic Origins Physics of the Cosmos ExoPlanet Exploration Astrophysics Explorer SMD Planetary Science Planetary Science Research Research and Analysis Other Missions and Data Analysis Near Earth Object Observations Discovery New Frontiers MARS Exploration Outer Planets Technology SMD Earth Science Earth Science Research Research and Analysis Computing and Mgmt Earth Systematic Missions Earth System Science Pathfinder Earth Science Multi-Mission Operations Earth Science Technology Applied Sciences Aeronautics Airspace Operations and Safety Program 142 Advanced Air Vehicles Program 241 Integrated Aviation Systems Program 96 Transformative Aeronautics Concepts 92 Exploration Research and Development Human Research Program Space Technology Agency Technology and Innovation Space Technology Research and Development Education

11 Appendix 1: New Project or Significant Change (from FY2015 to FY2016 in $M) Science Mission Directorate Earth Science: Research and Analysis from 335 to 348 NASA anticipates awarding over 200 new three-year research awards. The new research includes work selected in response to new elements solicited, namely Remote Sensing Theory (ROSES-14, A30), Climate Indicators and Data Products for Future National Climate Assessments (ROSES-14, A29), and Satellite Calibration and Interconsistency studies (ROSES-15, A34). NASA is increasing focus on improving understanding of the coupled North Atlantic-Arctic system in conjunction with other agencies, and improving understanding and quantifying linkages between the global oceans and regional/global climate change, including air-sea moisture and chemical fluxes and impacts on oceanic ecosystems. The Instrument Incubator (ROSES-15, A40) and Advanced Information Systems Technology (AIST, ROSES-15, A39) program elements will release solicitations in the ROSES-16. Earth Science: Applied Sciences from 35 to 48 Applied Sciences will begin initiatives in areas of food security and freshwater availability, enabling and expanding the use of Earth observations in social and economic systems for sustainability, security, and humanitarian purposes. NASA will also initiate efforts to support disaster response as part of a new preparatory-based approach, working with more disaster groups that can carry forward NASA-developed information and tools to support the responders they serve. The initiative begins in 2016 with a Western US focus and grows into a global effort in future years. Astrophysics: Research and Analysis from 63 to 72 The increased funding includes recommended investments in intermediate technology development, theoretical and computational networks, suborbital programs, laboratory astrophysics, and technology for future ultraviolet/visible space telescopes Planetary Science: Research and Analysis from 130 to 162 No guidance on how the increased funds will be used. Planetary Science: Near Earth Object Observations from 40 to 50 Increase for Near-Earth Object Observations (NEOO), to accelerate the use of space-based capabilities to identify and track near-earth objects (NEOs). In FY 2016 NASA will aggressively continue an expanded NEO observation effort that will increase the detection of NEOs of all sizes by increasing the observing time on ground-based telescopes such as Pan-STARRs and the Space Surveillance Telescope, and improve their characterization using assets such as the Infra-Red Telescope Facility. The project will also support the study of the composition of NEOs through the collection and analyses of meteorites, as well the analyses of samples returned by spacecraft missions. SMD STEM Activities (in Astrophysics budget line) from 1 to 20 The Education budget within Science receives an increase relative to the FY 2015 request. This funding will support multi-year cooperative agreements that NASA will award in late FY 2015 (see NRA NNH15ZDA004C). SMD's restructured education program will allow for more 11

12 streamlined and effective implementation of STEM education activities in support of the goals of the Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan. Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE), previously funded under the former Earth Science Education and Outreach project, is a worldwide hands-on primary and secondary school-based science and education program that promotes collaboration among students, teachers, and scientists to conduct inquiry-based investigations about our environment. Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate NASA will add new activities to implement ARMD s strategic research thrusts, including small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) traffic management at low altitude; low-carbon propulsion concepts and technologies; methods for real-time, system-wide safety assurance; autonomous systems research; and rapid demonstrations of feasibility of new ideas that could solve big questions faced in the aviation community. Aerospace Operations and Safety Program from 0 to 142 Reorganization led to the apparent 0 in 2015 prior programs do exist. AOSP will increase investment in assured autonomy and real-time system-wide safety, including both near-term concepts for UAS operations and critical long-term foundational research. AOSP will enhance the UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system enabling faster progress toward incremental system builds. The focus will also include development of simulation capability and conducting simulation studies to evaluate advanced autonomous operational architectures. Advanced Air Vehicles from 0 to 241 Reorganization led to the apparent 0 in 2015 prior programs do exist. NASA will increase funding for research related to low-carbon propulsion. This research will explore new hybrid gas electric propulsion systems to better understand potential system benefits and limitations. Early systems configurations will be studied and advances in key components will take place. In addition, NASA will enhance research on turbine engine technologies that will be an important aspect of a hybrid system, but also could be applied to more traditional configurations. NASA will also increase funding for fundamental hypersonics research to ensure sufficient NASA expertise and capabilities are available to support and complement the Department of Defense s efforts in this area. Integrated Aviation Systems from 0 to 96 Reorganization led to the apparent 0 in 2015 prior programs do exist. The Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project will end in FY 2015, and complete its closeout transition of technical knowledge and progress to stakeholders. The Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities Project will add a series of integrated, complex technology demonstrations of the most promising concepts and technologies. Transformative Aeronautics Concepts from 0 to 92 Reorganization led to the apparent 0 in 2015 prior programs do exist. During FY 2015, NASA will develop a process for incubation and selection of proposals for multiple cross-center, and multi-disciplinary research activities that advance the NASA Aeronautics Strategy. This process will be utilized during FY 2016 for selecting and investing in those ideas, concepts, and technologies that could transform aviation. Research on ideas selected by this process will be used to establish initial feasibility. 12

13 Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Human Research Program from 149 to 168 No specific guidance on how the increase will be used. Space Technology Mission Directorate Space Technology continues to enhance its involvement with academia and NASA Centers to access unique ideas with breakthrough potential. In FY 2016, NASA will place an emphasis on foundational engineering science, targeting collaboration with the fundamental research community, with the objective of advancing key space engineering and science capabilities important to the Nation. With HEO, Space Technology will initiate an In-Space Manufacturing and Resource Utilization Institute to nurture capabilities and technologies that enable in-space systems development and allow space explorers to replenish resources such as oxygen, food and propellant while living and working space. Key ideas explored under the Institute include in situ resource utilization, automated in-space manufacturing and assembly, closed loop biological systems, and digital designs for materials, structures, and systems. Space Technology Research and Development from 370 to 491 Based on a recommendation of the National Academies, Space Technology will continue to prioritize tipping point technologies and early-stage innovation with approximately 500 awards to small businesses, private innovators, and academia to spark new ideas for the benefit of US aerospace and high tech industries and to fuel the space technology pipeline. Space Technology will solicit the aerospace community for technologies at the tipping point and support demonstrations on the ground or in-space of selected technologies. The Crosscutting Space Technology Development and the Exploration Technology Development will be merged to form Space Technology Research and Development. This merger will not impact any projects. 13

14 Appendix 2: Example (abbreviated) Program Officer Data Sheet Dr. Madhulika (Lika) Guhathakuta NASA SMD/HD Biosketch: As a NASA astrophysicist, Dr. Madhulika Guhathakurta (also known as Lika) has had the opportunity to work as a scientist, mission designer, instrument builder, directing and managing science programs and teacher and spokesperson for NASA's mission and vision in the Heliophysics Division. Also Research Associate Professor with Catholic University of America. She has been a Co-Investigator on five Spartan 201 missions and has authored over 70 publications. Education BS in physics from Delhi Univ, India MS in physics and astrophysics from Delhi Univ, India Ph.D. in Physics from University of Denver and Univ of Colorado at Boulder Program: NASA ROSES 2015 Appendix B6: Living with a Star Targeted The goal of NASA s Living With a Star (LWS) Program is to develop the scientific understanding needed for the U.S. to effectively address those aspects of Heliophysics science that may affect life and society. LWS Science solicits proposals for fundamental science that will lead to a physicsbased understanding of the integral system linking the Sun to the Solar System, including the impact on the heliosphere, planetary magnetospheres, and ionospheres. Illustrative Papers Reflecting Personal Research Interests: Semiempirically derived heating function of the corona heliosphere during the Whole Sun Month Guhathakurta M.; Sittler E. C. Jr.; Ofman L. J OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SPACE PHYSICS 111(A11), Article N0: A The large-scale density structure of the solar corona and the heliospheric current sheet Guhathakurta M; Holzer TE; MacQueen RM ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL 458(2), FEB

15 Appendix 3: Acronym and Abbreviation Glossary 4/7/2015 Agency Specific AAVP Advanced Air Vehicles Program (in ARMD) ACT Advanced Component Technologies (ESTO Program) AES Advanced Exploration Systems AIST Advanced Information Systems Technology (ESTO Program) AO Announcement of Opportunity AOSP Aerospace Operations and Safety Program (in ARMD) ARC Ames Research Center ARCD Aerospace Research and Career Development ARMD Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate CAS Convergent Aeronautic Solutions CAS Cross Agency Support E/PO Education and Public Outreach ECF Early Career Faculty ESD Exploration Systems Development Division (in HEO) ESM Earth Systematic Missions ESTO Earth Science Technology Office (in SMD) ETD Exploration Technology Development (program in STMD) FAP Fundamental Aeronautics Program (in ARMD) FOP Flight Opportunity Program HEC High end Computing HEO Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate HRP Human Research Program IASP Integrated Aviation Systems Program (in ARMD) GCD Game Changing Development GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GOES Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite HRP Human Research Program (in HEO Directorate) LEARN Leading Edge Aeronautics Research for NASA (ARMD project) LWS Living with a Star MO Missions of Opportunity MUREP Minority University Research and Education Project NEO Near Earth Orbit; Near Earth Object NEOO Near Earth Object Observations NIAC NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (program in STMD) NIP New (Early Career) Investigator Program NOI Notice of Intent NOX Nitrogen oxides NRA NASA Research Announcement NSBRI National Space Biomedical Research Institute NSPIRES NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System OCT Office of the Chief Technologist PCOS Physics of the Cosmos PME Planetary Major Equipment POES Polar Operational Environmental Satellite 15

16 R&A RALV ROSES ROA RTM SALMON SARA SEA SMD STMD STP STRG STRO TACP TDM URETI UAS UTM General AMNPO AMP ASEE BAA BRAIN CA CFDA CMOS COE CSI DHS DNI DOC DOD DOE DoEd DoI DOJ ED EPA FAA FDA FFO FFDRC FHWA FOA FY HBCU/MI Research and Analysis Reliable Air breathing Launch Vehicles Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (NRA for SMD) Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (NRA for ARMD) Revolutionary Tools and Methods (ARMD Project) Stand-alone Missions of Opportunity Notice (from SMD) Service and Advice for Research and Analysis (NASA website) STEM Education and Accountability Science Mission Directorate Space Technology Mission Directorate Solar Terrestrial Probes Space Technology Research Grants (program in STMD) Space Technology Research Opportunities Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (in ARMD) Technology Demonstration Mission University Research, Engineering & Technology Institutes Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS Traffic Management Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office Advanced Manufacturing Partnership American Society for Engineering Education Broad Agency Announcement Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies Congressional add Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (electronics) Center of Excellence Congressional Special Interest Department of Homeland Security Director of National Intelligence Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Energy Department of Education (alternative) Department of Interior Department of Justice Department of Education Environmental Protection Agency Federal Aviation Administration Food and Drug Administration Federal Funding Opportunity Federally Funded Research and Development Center Federal Highway Administration Funding Opportunity Announcement Fiscal Year (1 Oct to 30 Sep for Federal government) Historically Black Colleges/Universities and Minority Institutions 16

17 HTM Hierarchical Temporal Memory IHE Institutions of Higher Education IMI Institute for Manufacturing Innovation INTEL The various agencies that gather intelligence IR Infra-Red IWG Interagency Working Group MAPS Mission Agency Program Summary (provided by USC Res. Adv.) MEMS/NEMS Micro- Nano-ElectroMechanical Systems MRL Manufacturing Readiness Level NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NDI/E Non-Destructive Inspection/Evaluation NIST National Institute for Standards and Technology (in DOC) NNMI National Network for Manufacturing Innovation NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (in DOC) NRC National Research Council NRI Nanoelectronics Research Initiative NRO National Reconnaissance Office NSA National Security Agency NSF National Science Foundation NSTC National Science and Technology Council NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration OMB Office of Management and Budget OPM Office of Personnel Management ORAU Oak Ridge Associated Universities OSD Office of the Secretary of Defense OSTP Office of Science and Technology Policy (White House) PBR President s Budget Request (submitted to Congress) PCAST President s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology PTSD Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome RD&I Research, Development and Innovation RDT&E Research, Development, Test and Evaluation RF Radio-frequency RFA Request for Application S&T Science and Technology SBIR Small Business Innovative Research SME Subject Matter Expert SN Special Notice STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (education) STTR Small Business Technology Transfer TBA To be announced TBI Traumatic Brain Injury TRL Technology Readiness Level UARC University Affiliated Research Center USDA US Department of Agriculture 17