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2023 Study Program Proposals Due (noon)
The Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is soliciting proposals for Study Programs to be carried out during the 2023 calendar year. The goal of the Keck Institute is to develop ideas and concepts that have the potential to revolutionize space science and engineering, especially those that have the potential to impact or create future space missions. The Institute will do this by convening study programs and workshops that bring together leading scientists and engineers from the external research community along with the best engineers and scientists from JPL and the Caltech Campus. We are interested in bringing people together in novel ways on in-depth collaborations that will pursue new scientific and technical directions. All selected study programs will be eligible to propose for one year of technical follow-on funding at the successful conclusion of their study program and submittal of final report. Should additional funding be made available in the future, technical development follow-on teams may propose for a second year of funding.
Proposal Concepts Due
Proposals Due
Panel Session/Networking Event:
The Space Connection - Navigating the Bridge between JPL and the Caltech Campus
Proposals Selections Announced
Solicitation Release Date
Proposal Concepts Due (noon)
Proposals Due (noon)
Star Formation and Nearby Galaxies with JWST
Proposal Concepts Due
KISS Affiliates Program Nominations Concepts Due
Proposals Due
Special Event:
Fireside Chat with Chad Edwards
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