Opportunity Information: Apply for 80JSC019N0001 OMNIBUS
HERO Appendix B: NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity (NRA 80JSC019N0001-OMNIBUS) is a NASA Johnson Space Center funding opportunity under the broader Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) umbrella. It is run through NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) and is focused on applied, near-term research that supports HRP goals tied to keeping astronauts healthy and mission-capable during exploration missions. The solicitation is designed to move practical solutions forward, especially ideas that can address specific human health and performance challenges associated with spaceflight.
The core focus is on one-year investigations that bring innovative approaches to the risks and research gaps documented in HRP's Integrated Research Plan, which is maintained on the Human Research Roadmap website (humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov). In practice, this means proposed work should be tightly scoped, realistic to complete within 12 months, and clearly connected to an identified risk or gap where the results could inform countermeasures, operational decisions, clinical practices, monitoring methods, or technology development relevant to human spaceflight.
In addition to projects that directly map to HRP's existing risk framework, Appendix B also explicitly invites novel ideas from new investigators whose work may not align perfectly with the current set of identified risks. This "new investigator" lane is meant to bring in fresh perspectives and unconventional approaches, particularly from researchers 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. The intent is to widen the pipeline of contributors and surface promising concepts that HRP may not yet have fully captured in its formal risk taxonomy.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary program and can be funded through either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The CFDA number associated with the program is 43.003, and the agency anticipates making around five awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $150,000, which reinforces the expectation that proposals should be targeted, efficient, and achievable within a one-year performance period.
Eligibility is broad. Any category of U.S. institution may apply, meaning universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and government-related research entities can submit proposals, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation. Principal Investigators are allowed to collaborate across sectors, including universities, federal laboratories, private industry, and state or local government labs. In these arrangements, the applicant organization is expected to take responsibility for managing the project and administering funds according to the management plan described in the proposal. NASA also notes its general policy for working with non-U.S. organizations: international participation is allowed on a cooperative basis, but with no exchange of funds, which typically means foreign partners contribute resources or expertise without receiving NASA award dollars.
The solicitation uses a two-step proposal process. Step-1 proposals for Appendix B were due on September 5, 2019, and only those invited by NASA would be eligible to submit Step-2 proposals, which were due on December 2, 2019. A virtual pre-proposers conference was scheduled for August 16, 2019 to help applicants understand the scope, expectations, and mechanics of submission, with additional details posted through NSPIRES alongside the solicitation.
For applicants looking for the official requirements, the Appendix B documents and associated materials were posted at https://tinyurl.com/HERO19-OMNIBUS, while the broader HERO omnibus listing (including other open appendices) was accessible through NASA's research opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/NASA-HERO-2019. The full solicitation remains the authoritative source for formatting rules, evaluation criteria, compliance requirements, and contact information for program-specific questions.Apply for 80JSC019N0001 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 "HERO 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 Jul 31, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 05, 2019. (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: HERO Appendix B - NASA Human Research Program Omnibus Opportunity (NRA 80JSC019N0001-OMNIBUS)
What is HERO Appendix B?
HERO Appendix B is a NASA Johnson Space Center funding opportunity under the broader Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) umbrella. It is run through NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) and supports applied, near-term research intended to help keep astronauts healthy and mission-capable during exploration missions.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The solicitation is intended to move practical solutions forward by funding tightly scoped projects that address specific human health and performance challenges associated with spaceflight. The emphasis is on research that can produce useful results in the near term for HRP decision-making and solution development.
What type of research is NASA looking for under Appendix B?
NASA is focused on applied, near-term investigations that align with HRP goals and support solutions tied to human health and performance in spaceflight. The solicitation emphasizes innovative approaches that can address risks and research gaps documented by HRP.
How long are projects expected to last?
The core focus is on one-year investigations. Proposals should be realistic to complete within a 12-month performance period.
How should a proposal connect to NASA HRP priorities?
Proposed work is expected to be clearly connected to an identified risk or research gap documented in HRP's Integrated Research Plan. HRP maintains this plan on the Human Research Roadmap website at humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov.
What is the HRP Integrated Research Plan, and why does it matter here?
The HRP Integrated Research Plan is where HRP documents its risks and research gaps. Appendix B proposals are expected to address those risks and gaps, and applicants are encouraged to use the Human Research Roadmap (humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov) to identify where their work fits.
What kinds of outcomes does NASA expect from funded work?
Results should be positioned to inform practical spaceflight needs, such as countermeasures, operational decisions, clinical practices, monitoring methods, or technology development relevant to human spaceflight.
Does Appendix B allow ideas that do not perfectly match the current HRP risk framework?
Yes. Appendix B explicitly invites novel ideas from new investigators whose work may not align perfectly with the current set of identified risks. This lane is intended to bring fresh perspectives and unconventional approaches into HRP.
Who qualifies as a "new investigator" for this solicitation?
The "new investigator" lane is particularly aimed at researchers 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 award types are available (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity can be funded through either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary program.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 43.003.
How many awards does NASA expect to make?
NASA anticipates making around five awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $150,000, reinforcing that projects should be targeted, efficient, and achievable within one year.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Any category of U.S. institution may apply, including universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and government-related research entities, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full solicitation.
Can teams include collaborators from different sectors?
Yes. Principal Investigators may collaborate across sectors, including universities, federal laboratories, private industry, and state or local government labs.
Which organization is responsible for managing the award and administering funds?
In collaborative arrangements, the applicant organization is expected to take responsibility for managing the project and administering funds according to the management plan described in the proposal.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
NASA notes that international participation is allowed on a cooperative basis, but with no exchange of funds. This typically means foreign partners may contribute resources or expertise without receiving NASA award dollars.
What is the proposal process for Appendix B?
The solicitation uses a two-step proposal process. Step-1 proposals are submitted first, and only applicants invited by NASA are eligible to submit Step-2 proposals.
When were the Step-1 and Step-2 proposal deadlines?
For Appendix B, Step-1 proposals were due September 5, 2019. Only those invited by NASA could submit Step-2 proposals, which were due December 2, 2019.
Was there a pre-proposers conference?
Yes. A virtual pre-proposers conference was scheduled for August 16, 2019 to help applicants understand the scope, expectations, and submission mechanics. Additional details were posted through NSPIRES alongside the solicitation.
Where can applicants find the Appendix B documents and official materials?
Appendix B documents and associated materials were posted at https://tinyurl.com/HERO19-OMNIBUS.
Where can applicants find the broader HERO omnibus listing?
The broader HERO omnibus listing (including other open appendices) was accessible through NASA's research opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/NASA-HERO-2019.
Where should applicants look for the official formatting rules and evaluation criteria?
The full solicitation is the authoritative source for formatting rules, evaluation criteria, compliance requirements, and contact information for program-specific questions.
Which NASA center is associated with this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is described as a NASA Johnson Space Center funding opportunity, administered under NASA's Human Research Program.
What does "applied, near-term" mean in the context of this solicitation?
Based on the description provided, it means the work should be practical, tightly scoped, and capable of producing results within a one-year period that can be used to inform HRP countermeasures, operations, clinical practices, monitoring, or technology development for human spaceflight.
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