JWST User Documentation

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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 Grading

Pre-Meeting

Discussion Meeting

Post-Meeting

Before November 09, 2023

November 09, 2023 - January 17, 2024

January 17 - 29, 2024

January 29 - February 1, 2024 (Galactic + ExoPlanets + SolarSystem Panels)

January 30 - February 2, 2024

(ExtraGalactic Panels)

February 1 - 5, 2024

Before getting started, familiarize 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:

Monitor panel discussions.
Make sure that the process goes smoothly.
Make sure that grades are entered correctly.
Make notes on any technical consults or other issues.
Interrupt if necessary to refocus the conversation on the science, not the team.
Monitor team expertise discussions.
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 finalized by the panelists.

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

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Proposal Feedback Comments - Cycle 3

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