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Kepler Guest Observer Program

Guest Observer Proposal Preparation

Step-by-step instructions for the submission of a Kepler Guest Observer proposal:
  1. Read the 2009 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences Announcement (ROSES-2009). This document overviews the NRA process.
  2. Read the 2009 NASA Research Announcement (NRA) Proposers Guide. This document steps proposers through the preparation of proposals and their submission to NASA precisely.
  3. If new to the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES), register on their website. New amendments to the Kepler NRA are publicized at NSPIRES. Check this page regularly.
  4. Before 23:59 EST on Dec 4, 2009, submit a Notice of Intent to propose to the Kepler Guest Observer Program.
  5. Compile the material required for your proposal. The generic content of the proposal is described in Sec 2.3 of the NRA Guide. Page limits and proposal content within the NRA Guide are amended within Sec 3.4 of the Cycle 2 Kepler NRA. We summarize the amended proposal content.
  6. Before 23:59 EST on Jan 15, 2010, submit the proposal material to NSPIRES.
  7. Proposal evaluation and PI notification will occur over this timeline.
If you have a question about the Kepler GO program, please contact us via the address.
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