Table of Contents - Proposing Opportunities
The "Proposing Opportunities" pages of the JWST Documentation describe current and past opportunities for both regular proposal cycles and Director's Discretionary time, applicable policies, and information for those participating in the proposal peer review. (These pages can be accessed from the left sidebar, using the Table of Contents below, or as a pdf book.)
Opportunities and Policies
Call for Proposals for Cycle 5
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JWST Call for Proposals for Cycle 5
- • JWST New and Important Features
- • JWST Proposal Workflow
- • JWST Anonymous Proposal Reviews
- • JWST Proposal Submission Policies
- • JWST Proposal Categories
- • JWST Special Initiatives
- • JWST Observation Types
- • JWST Data Rights and Duplications
- • JWST Proposal Selection Procedures
- • JWST Guidelines and Checklist for Proposal Preparation
- • JWST Filling Out the APT Proposal Form
- • JWST Preparation of the PDF Attachment
- • JWST Proposal Implementation and Execution
- • JWST Grant Funding and Budget Submissions
- • Appendix - Science Keywords
Cycle 4 Director's Discretionary Time Proposals
Director's Discretionary Time
General Science Policies
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JWST General Science Policies
- • Guidelines for Proposals where JWST and HST Overlap in Capabilities
- • JWST Observing Overheads and Time Accounting Policy
- • JWST Duplicate Observations Policy
- • JWST Observation Duplication Checking
- • JWST Science Parallel Observation Policies and Guidelines
- • The JWST Single-Stream Proposal Process
- • Micrometeoroid Avoidance Zone Policies and Procedures
- • JWST Observing Program Modification Policy
- • Policies for the Telescope Time Review Board
- • How to Submit a Program Change Request (PCR)
- • JWST Target of Opportunity Program Activation
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NASA-SMD Policies and Guidelines for the Operations of JWST at STScI
- • Policy 1 - Limitations on the Use of Funds for the Research of General Observers and Archival Research
- • Policy 2 - Data Rights and Data Dissemination
- • Policy 3 - Data Requests and Facilities
- • Policy 4 - Post-Launch Commissioning of JWST
- • Policy 5 - Clarification of Extensions of Exclusive Access Data to Public Affairs Activities
- • Policy 6 - Distribution of JWST Science Data Obtained from Investigations Other Than Those Selected Through the Peer-review Process
- • Policy 7 - NASA Needs for Support for Other Missions
- • Policy 8 - Definition of Observing Time
- • Policy 9 - Allocation of Guaranteed Observing Time to Scientists Selected Under AO 01-OSS-05 and Through NASA-ESA-CSA Agreements
- • Policy 10 - Redistribution of Guaranteed Observing Time Among Observers
- • Policy 11 - Protection of Science Programs Associated With Guaranteed Time
- • Policy 12 - Education and Public Outreach
- • Submission Process for Joint JWST Proposals where the Partner Observatory is Prime
- • Review and Implementation of Rapid Response Observations on JWST
Peer Review Information
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JWST Peer Review Information
- JWST Peer Review Guide
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General Info and Getting Started
- • Code of Conduct
- • Confidentiality
- • Conflicts of Interest
- • JWST Science Instruments and Observing Modes
- • Proposal Types, Sizes, and Science Areas
- • JWST Duplication Identification and Adjudication Procedures for the TAC
- • Tips for a Smooth Review
- • Who to Contact for Help
- • Orientation Materials - Cycle 5
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Reviews, Grades, and Comments
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SPIRIT WebReviewer Tool Guide
- • Viewing Panel Assignments and Resources
- • Navigating and Viewing Panel Proposals
- • Grading by Worksheet
- • Entering A Proposal Grade
- • Entering Proposal Feedback Comments
- • Entering Private Notes
- • Entering Shared Remarks
- • Submitting the Final Version of the Proposal Feedback Comments
- • Viewing Final Ranking
- • Viewing SPIRIT Notifications
- • Dual Anonymous Proposals Guide for Reviewers
- • Selection Criteria and Scoring System
- • Proposal Feedback Comments
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SPIRIT WebReviewer Tool Guide
- Panel Meetings
- STScI Staff
Past Proposal Opportunties
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