Opportunity Information: Apply for 80JSC018N0001 OMNIBUS
Appendix B: NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity is a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) issued by the NASA Johnson Space Center under the broader Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) umbrella solicitation (HERO NRA 80JSC018N0001). This particular response area, labeled 80JSC018N0001-OMNIBUS, focuses on applied, near-term research that supports the goals of NASA's Human Research Program (HRP). In practical terms, it is aimed at generating solutions and evidence NASA can use to reduce health and performance risks for astronauts during human spaceflight, especially as missions push farther from Earth and become longer and more complex.
The opportunity is structured around short, focused investigations with a maximum period of performance of one year. NASA is looking for innovative approaches that address the specific "risks" and "gaps" documented in HRP's Integrated Research Plan, which is maintained on the Human Research Roadmap website (humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov). That roadmap lays out the major biomedical and behavioral challenges of spaceflight (for example, issues related to physiology, cognition, performance, and operational health) and identifies where evidence or countermeasures are still missing. Proposals are expected to connect clearly to those needs by explaining what gap will be reduced, what new capability or knowledge will be produced within the one-year window, and why the work is relevant to HRP objectives.
In addition to roadmap-aligned topics, the Omnibus Appendix explicitly encourages fresh, novel ideas from new investigators who are not currently part of the typical HRP funding pipeline. NASA states it is soliciting concepts that may not be directly aligned with HRP's already-identified risks if they come from investigators who have not received funding from NASA HRP, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), or the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) within the last ten years. This is an intentional on-ramp for new entrants, giving NASA a way to capture emerging methods or unconventional approaches that could become important for future human exploration even if they are not yet fully mapped into existing risk frameworks.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the listing indicates the agency may make awards using cooperative agreements, grants, or procurement contracts, depending on the nature of the work and the appropriate instrument. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number provided is 43.003, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The anticipated scale is relatively small and seed-like, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an expected number of awards around five, reinforcing that these are intended to be tightly scoped, high-leverage projects rather than multi-year programs.
Eligibility is broad across U.S. institutions. The announcement states that all categories of United States institutions may apply, and principal investigators are allowed to collaborate with universities, federal laboratories, private sector partners, and state or local government laboratories. In collaborative setups, NASA emphasizes that the submitting (applying) organization remains responsible for overall project administration and execution according to the management plan described in the proposal. International collaboration is not prohibited, but NASA notes that work with non-U.S. organizations is to be done on a cooperative basis with no exchange of funds, meaning NASA funding would not be transferred to foreign entities; any such partner would participate using their own support.
The solicitation uses a two-step proposal process. A virtual Pre-Proposers Conference was scheduled for August 15, 2018 to help potential applicants understand expectations and mechanics, with details to be posted on NSPIRES alongside the solicitation. Step-1 proposals were due September 5, 2018, and only those invited by NASA would proceed to Step-2, with invited Step-2 proposals due November 30, 2018. This staged approach is designed to reduce applicant burden and allow NASA to screen for fit and feasibility early, while still giving the strongest concepts a path to full consideration.
The official solicitation package and Appendix B documentation were distributed through NASA's standard research opportunity channels, including NSPIRES and the NASA Research Opportunities homepage, with direct links provided in the notice (including tinyurl shortcuts). Anyone preparing an application would be expected to rely on the Appendix B text and associated instructions for the exact content requirements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, and proposal formatting and submission rules, as those details typically govern compliance and competitiveness.Apply for 80JSC018N0001 OMNIBUS
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Johnson Space Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Appendix B: NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.003.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 01, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 05, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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FAQs: Appendix B - NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity (HERO NRA 80JSC018N0001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is Appendix B: NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity, a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) issued by NASA Johnson Space Center under the broader Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) umbrella solicitation (HERO NRA 80JSC018N0001). The specific response area is labeled 80JSC018N0001-OMNIBUS.
What is the main purpose of the Omnibus Appendix?
The Omnibus Appendix focuses on applied, near-term research intended to support NASA's Human Research Program (HRP). The aim is to generate solutions and evidence NASA can use to reduce health and performance risks for astronauts during human spaceflight, especially as missions become longer, more complex, and extend farther from Earth.
What kind of research is NASA looking for?
NASA is seeking short, focused investigations with innovative approaches that can produce useful capabilities or knowledge on a near-term timeline. Proposals are expected to be relevant to HRP objectives and geared toward practical outcomes that help mitigate astronaut health and performance risks.
How long can projects last under this opportunity?
The maximum period of performance is one year, and proposals should be scoped to deliver meaningful results within that one-year window.
How should proposals connect to NASA HRP priorities?
Proposals are expected to clearly explain which HRP risk and/or research gap will be reduced, what new capability or knowledge will be produced within the one-year period, and why the work is relevant to HRP objectives.
Where are the HRP "risks" and "gaps" defined?
They are documented in HRP's Integrated Research Plan, maintained on the Human Research Roadmap website at humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov.
Are ideas required to match the Human Research Roadmap?
Roadmap-aligned proposals are expected and are a central emphasis. However, the Omnibus Appendix also encourages fresh, novel ideas from new investigators, including concepts that may not be directly aligned with already-identified HRP risks, under specific conditions described in the solicitation summary.
What does NASA mean by encouraging "new investigators"?
The Omnibus Appendix explicitly encourages novel concepts from investigators who are not currently part of the typical HRP funding pipeline.
What funding history makes someone a "new investigator" for the encouraged novel-idea pathway?
NASA states it is soliciting concepts that may not be directly aligned with HRP's already-identified risks if they come from investigators who have not received funding from NASA HRP, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), or the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) within the last ten years.
What types of award instruments might NASA use?
The notice indicates NASA may make awards using cooperative agreements, grants, or procurement contracts, depending on the nature of the work and the instrument NASA determines is appropriate.
What is the CFDA number and activity category for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 43.003. The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling stated in the notice is $150,000.
How many awards does NASA expect to make?
The expected number of awards is around five, suggesting relatively small, seed-like projects rather than large multi-year efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad: the announcement states that all categories of United States institutions may apply.
Can applicants collaborate with other organizations?
Yes. Principal investigators may collaborate with universities, federal laboratories, private sector partners, and state or local government laboratories.
In a collaboration, which organization is responsible to NASA?
NASA emphasizes that the submitting (applying) organization remains responsible for overall project administration and execution in accordance with the management plan described in the proposal.
Is international collaboration allowed?
International collaboration is not prohibited, but NASA notes that work with non-U.S. organizations must be done on a cooperative basis with no exchange of funds.
What does "no exchange of funds" mean for non-U.S. partners?
It means NASA funding would not be transferred to foreign entities; any non-U.S. partner would participate using their own support.
Is there a pre-proposal event or briefing?
Yes. A virtual Pre-Proposers Conference was scheduled for August 15, 2018, with details to be posted on NSPIRES alongside the solicitation.
What is the proposal submission process?
The solicitation uses a two-step proposal process. Step-1 proposals are submitted first, and only those invited by NASA proceed to Step-2 for full proposal submission.
What were the key due dates mentioned?
Step-1 proposals were due September 5, 2018. Invited Step-2 proposals were due November 30, 2018.
Does everyone who submits Step-1 get to submit Step-2?
No. Only those invited by NASA after Step-1 would proceed to Step-2.
Why does NASA use a two-step proposal process?
The staged approach is intended to reduce applicant burden and allow NASA to screen for fit and feasibility early, while still allowing the strongest concepts to move forward for full consideration.
Where can applicants find the official solicitation and instructions?
The solicitation package and Appendix B documentation were distributed through NASA's standard research opportunity channels, including NSPIRES and the NASA Research Opportunities homepage (with direct links provided in the notice, including tinyurl shortcuts).
What should applicants rely on for exact requirements and compliance details?
Applicants are expected to rely on the Appendix B text and associated instructions for exact content requirements, evaluation criteria, deliverables, formatting rules, and submission requirements.
Which NASA center is associated with issuing this NRA?
The NRA was issued by the NASA Johnson Space Center under the HERO umbrella solicitation.
What makes this opportunity different from larger NASA research programs?
This opportunity is described as applied and near-term, with a one-year maximum period of performance and a $150,000 ceiling, reinforcing that the intended projects are tightly scoped and high-leverage rather than multi-year programs.
What kinds of spaceflight challenges does HRP focus on, according to the notice?
The notice points to major biomedical and behavioral challenges of spaceflight, including issues related to physiology, cognition, performance, and operational health, as examples of areas covered in the Human Research Roadmap.
How should a proposal describe its expected outcome?
Based on the notice, proposals should explain what gap will be reduced and what new capability or knowledge will be produced within the one-year timeframe, with a clear statement of relevance to HRP objectives.
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