ROSES Formatting Notes
NASA High Priority Open‑Source Science (HPOSS)#
Internal Formatting Guide for TriadicFrameworks Submission#
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)#
- Cover Letter
- Scientific/Technical Proposal (≤ 15 pages)
- Open Science Plan (≤ 2 pages)
- References
- Biosketch(es)
- Current & Pending Support
- Budget & Budget Justification
- Facilities & Resources
- 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.