Panel Support Scientists

Panel support scientists (PSSs) provide support to panelists before and during the panel meeting. A PSS is assigned to each panel.

Prep Work & General Info

Preliminary GradingPre-MeetingDiscussion MeetingPost-Meeting
Before February 15, 2023February 15 - March 28, 2023April 2 - 16, 2023April 17 - 20, 2023April 21 - 23, 2023
Before getting started, familiarise yourself with the review process, JWST and its instruments, the types of proposals, and other information provided to panelists.

During this phase, you will:

  • Be a point of contact for the panel.
  • Handle additional conflicts of interest.
  • Send updates and reminders.

During this phase, you will:

  • Be a point of contact for the panel as they prepare for the meeting.

During the panel meeting, you will:

  • Make sure that the process goes smoothly.
  • Make sure that grades are entered correctly.
  • Make notes on any technical consults or other issues.
  • Inform SPG when an expert consult is required or if any problems arise.

During this phase, you will:

  • Review the comments on each proposal once finalised by the panelists.

Please remember to remove review materials from your computer after the review.

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Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Friday January 27: JWST proposal deadline
  • Tuesday January 31, 12pm-1pm EST: PSS & Leveler Orientation

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Wednesday February 15, 12pm-2pm EST: Discussion Panelists Orientation
  • Wednesday February 15: SPG to release proposals and assignments
  • Wednesday March 29: Deadline for preliminary grades

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Monday April 3: SPG to release lists of which proposals will be discussed by the panels

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Monday April 17, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 1
  • Tuesday April 18, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 2
  • Wednesday April 19, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 3
  • Thursday April 20, 10am-4pm EDT: Panel Meeting Day 4

Important Dates and Deadlines:

  • Tuesday April 23: Deadline for proposal comments for Discussion panelists



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