NASA and U.S. Government policies address research and personal misconduct, and provide avenues for reporting potential violations.
Any individual comfortable doing so is encouraged to contact the panel/solicitation program official directly. When a NASA individual responsible for reviews receives allegations of misconduct, etc. from a reviewer/panel, they must notify the NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) immediately. All individuals are encouraged to read the NASA websites, which include information on reporting options outside of the NASA programs.
The descriptions of research misconduct and NASA’s science policies can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/offices/ocs/science_policies.
Anyone engaged in or observing any aspect of NASA-supported research activities (from peer review to the final publication of results), including a non-NASA individual, may make a misconduct allegation directly to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) by phone at 1-800-424-9183 or online at: https://oig.nasa.gov/cyberhotline.html.
As a condition of receipt of NASA funding, the awarded institution acknowledges and agrees to comply (and require any subgrantees, contractors, successors, transferees, and assignees to comply) with applicable provisions of national laws and policies prohibiting discrimination. For more information visit: https://missionstem.nasa.gov/compliance-requirements-nasa-grantees.html.
If an individual has been harassed or discriminated against, or has witnessed someone else being harassed or discriminated against, related to a NASA award and/or a NASA proposal under review, they may be able to file a complaint through NASA’s Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) at: https://missionstem.nasa.gov/filing-a-complaint.html.
Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA's overall mission. NASA solicits this research through the release of various research announcements in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. NASA uses a peer review process to evaluate and select research proposals submitted in response to these research announcements. Researchers can help NASA achieve national research objectives by submitting research proposals and conducting awarded research.
NSPIRES now allow users to SEARCH for and view Proposals and NOIs due in 30 days, FUTURE, and OPEN, CLOSED/PAST NASA research announcements. The full text of the Solicitation Announcements and information about selected proposals, if available, can be viewed and downloaded.
| Title | Number | Sponsor Org | NOI Due | Prop Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.11 Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Science Team | NNH23ZDA001N-SWOTST | NASA:HQ:SMD:ES | -- | 12/15/2023 |
| A.40 GLOBE Implementation Office | NNH23ZDA001N-GIO | NASA:HQ:SMD:ES | -- | 12/20/2023 |
| A.65 FireSense Implementation Team | NNH23ZDA001N-FSIT | NASA:HQ:SMD:ES | 12/11/2023 | 01/18/2024 |
| D.3 Astrophysics Research and Analysis | NNH23ZDA001N-APRA | NASA:HQ:SMD:AP | 12/15/2023 | -- |
| D.7 Strategic Astrophysics Technology | NNH23ZDA001N-SAT | NASA:HQ:SMD:AP | 12/15/2023 | -- |
| Request for Information: Lunar Infrastructure Foundational Technologies-1 (LIFT-1) Demonstration | 80HQTR24L002_LIFT1 | NASA:HQ:STMD:TDM | 12/18/2023 | -- |
| Science Mission Directorate Single-Source - by invitation only (2023) | SMDSS23 | NASA:HQ:SMD | -- | 12/31/2023 |
Solicitations and selected proposals for years prior to NSPIRES implementation, January 1, 2005, were posted manually; therefore, some postings for years 2000-2004 may not be as complete as those posted through the NSPIRES system from 2005 to the present.
To submit a research proposal to NASA, individuals and the organizations with which they are affiliated must be registered in NSPIRES. Individuals may register at any time. Organizations are required to have a valid registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) before they can register in NSPIRES.
Anyone can become a registered user of NSPIRES. Registration is required in order to:
However, in order to submit proposals or manage an organization, a user must be affiliated with an organization registered with NSPIRES.
Begin User RegistrationRegistering with NSPIRES will enable your organization to manage and submit proposals to NASA for consideration of an award.
Organizations that would like to register with NSPIRES are required to have a valid registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). Once the organization has a SAM record, the listed Organization Point of Contact must register as a user with NSPIRES, log on, then begin the organization registration process.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 2451, et seq. The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended
Purpose(s): 1. To store and evaluate proposals or other information related to participation in NASA opportunities, i.e., to compete for or receive funding, e.g., assistance, i.e., grants or cooperative agreements, acquisitions, and Space Act Agreements, including for projects conducted on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. 2. To identify, invite, and when applicable, pay, subject matter experts (a) to serve as reviewers in a NASA merit review or related processes; (b) to apply for a NASA position or NASA-related position; and/or (c) to attend a NASA meeting or participate in another type of engagement. 3. To study progress and results of NASA activities for program management, evaluation, or public reporting.
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Disclosure: Providing information is voluntary; however, failure to provide full and complete information may reduce the possibility of receiving NASA funds or engaging in another type of NASA opportunity.
This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507 as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You are not required to respond to these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2700-0092 and this information collection expires on 10/31/2025. We estimate that it will take an average of 120 hours to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. Send only comments relating to our time estimate to: Christiane.Diallo@nasa.gov.
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In order to submit a proposal, an organization must have a valid SAM registration. This process can take several days so please begin well in advance of the proposal due date. Organizations that do not have a valid Cage Code must contact the NSPIRES Help Desk immediately in order to finalize organization registration.
Continue ReadingRegulations and Guidance for Proposers
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NSPIRES contains CUI information. By logging into this system, you have agreed to comply with NASA’s CUI policies. Information on CUI, can be found at this link https://www.nasa.gov/content/controlled-unclassified-information.
Only use the following e-mail address to submit inquiries or comments on NASA research solicitations and policies, or to raise questions and issues concerning NSPIRES to the responsible NASA Line Manager: Justin E. Mathurin.
Do not send correspondence concerning general matters, employment, or unsolicited research concepts. General inquiries will not be answered. See the links below for other helpful resources.