ROSES Formatting Notes

NASA High Priority Open‑Source Science (HPOSS)#

Internal Formatting Guide for TriadicFrameworks Submission#

These notes summarize the key formatting requirements from the ROSES solicitation and NASA’s Guidebook for Proposers. They ensure that all TriadicFrameworks proposal materials meet NASA’s expectations for clarity, consistency, and compliance.

1. Page Limits#

• Scientific/Technical Proposal: 15 pages maximum
• Open Science Plan: 2 pages
• References, biosketches, and attachments: no page limit
• Cover Letter: 1 page

Page limits apply to text, figures, tables, and captions.

2. Formatting Requirements#

• Font: 12‑point Times New Roman or equivalent
• Spacing: Single or 1.15 line spacing
• Margins: 1‑inch on all sides
• Page Size: US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
• Header/Footer: Page numbers recommended but not required

Figures and tables must use legible text (≥ 9‑point).

3. File Format and Submission#

• All documents must be submitted as PDF files.
• PDFs must be searchable (no scanned images).
• All files are uploaded through NSPIRES (primary) or Grants.gov (alternate).
• File names should be clear and descriptive (e.g., TriadicFrameworks_Proposal.pdf).

4. Proposal Structure (ROSES Standard)#

1. Cover Letter
2. Scientific/Technical Proposal (≤ 15 pages)
3. Open Science Plan (≤ 2 pages)
4. References
5. Biosketch(es)
6. Current & Pending Support
7. Budget & Budget Justification
8. Facilities & Resources
9. Other Attachments (if applicable)

5. Citations and References#

• Use a consistent citation style (APA, Chicago, or similar).
• Include DOIs whenever available.
• References do not count toward page limits.

6. Accessibility and Clarity#

NASA strongly encourages:

• clear, concise writing,
• minimal jargon,
• well‑structured sections,
• labeled figures and tables,
• logical flow and readability.

7. Open‑Science Expectations#

HPOSS proposals must demonstrate:

• transparency,
• reproducibility,
• open licensing,
• public accessibility of outputs.

These expectations are addressed in the Open Science Plan and reinforced throughout the proposal.

8. Internal Notes for TriadicFrameworks#

• All specifications (dsrsp/0.1, RSM, vST, SLRP) should reference their DOIs.
• All diagrams should be minimal and structural, not artistic.
• Avoid speculative language; emphasize reproducibility and infrastructure.
• Maintain consistent terminology across all sections.

9. Final Review#

Before submission, verify:

• page limits are respected,
• formatting is consistent,
• PDFs are searchable,
• all DOIs resolve correctly,
• all required sections are present.