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Evolution of the HST Proposal Selection Process: Changes for Cycle 9

From an article by Meg Urry in the April 1999 STScI Newsletter

June 30, 1999

Abstract

For Cycle 9 the Science Program Selection Office (SPSO) has changed the selection process to ensure that HST will continue to perform the best possible science with the best return for the astronomical community. This report summarizes the changes to the selection process and offers suggestions on writing an effective proposal that accounts for these changes.

Introduction

Since Cycle 1 the number of submitted proposals has more than doubled (to over 1000 proposals in Cycle 8), and the fundamental structure of panels and the TAC has been scaled up commensurately, with little structural change.

The TAC's primary responsibility has always been to establish priorities among scientific disciplines, but now that it has doubled in size -- to more than 20 people in the last cycle -- the kind of in-depth, focused discussion needed to set these priorities has become increasingly difficult. Also, in past cycles the proposal selection process has worked against larger programs, which are increasingly seen as a vital part of the HST program.

Changes in the Selection Process for Cycle 9

To address these concerns and ensure that HST will continue to produce the best possible science for the astronomical community, the Science Program Selection Office has changed the selection process. The major changes for Cycle 9 are:

Suggestions for Proposers

These revised procedures should lead to a stronger, better HST program. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind when writing a proposal.

As experience with these new procedures accumulates, we will continue to fine-tune and improve the process. Our primary goal remains to select the best possible science program for HST, with an appropriate scientific balance.