Roles and Responsibilities in the Peer Review Process
The pages in this section describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the JWST Proposal Selection Process.
In this section
- External Panelists — This page describes the role and responsibilities of External Panelists in the JWST Peer Review process.
- Discussion Panelists — This page describes the role and responsibilities of Discussion Panelists in the JWST Peer Review process.
- Panel Chairs and Vice Chairs — This page describes the role and responsibilities of panel Chairs and Vice Chairs in the JWST Peer Review process.
- At Large Members
- TAC Chairs — This page describes the role and responsibilities of the TAC Chairs in the JWST Peer Review process.
- Panel Support Scientists — This page describes the role of the Panel Support Scientist (PSS) during the JWST peer review process. PSSs are the point-person connecting the panelists to STScI. They facilitate their Discussion Panel Meetings.
- Science Policy Division (SPD) Members — This page provides a description of the roles and responsibilities for Science Policy Division (SPD) members in the JWST peer review process. SPD Members recruit panelists, assign proposals, adjudicate policy issues and questions, and generally oversee the entire review process.
- TAC Technical Manager, Panel Advisors, Observers, and Support Staff — This page describes the role of panel advisors, observers, and support staff during the JWST peer review process. In the course of the JWST Panel Meetings, other personnel may visit panels during the deliberation process to provide advice, monitor discussions, and provide logistical support.
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