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 Grading

Pre-Meeting

Discussion Meeting

Post-Meeting

Before May 1, 2026

May 1 - 29, 2026

May 29-June 21, 2026

June 22-25, 2026

June 26-30, 2026

Before getting started, familiarise yourself with the review process, Hubble 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.
Monitor panel discussions, interrupt if necessary to refocus the conversation on the science, not the team.
Monitor team expertise discussions.
Inform SPD 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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Proposal Feedback Comments

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