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Optimizing Science Funding and Resource Allocation in Astronomy Missions

This discussion addresses critical policy issues in funding for observational projects, focusing on the balance between grants and contracts. It explores the necessity of providing adequate resources and time for scientists at various mission phases to ensure successful outcomes. Key topics include the establishment of specific functions for scientists, appropriate reporting and terms for funding, and the importance of rigorous peer review mechanisms in selecting observation targets. The aim is to improve efficiency and productivity while adhering to NASA's software and security standards.

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Optimizing Science Funding and Resource Allocation in Astronomy Missions

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  1. Discussion Topics: Policy IssuesC. Beichman

  2. Policy Issues • How to fund observers • Grants or Contracts • Reporting, overheads, other terms and conditions • Importance of appropriate level of science time for center scientists: before, during and after end of mission • All scientists need specific functions • All functions need specific scientists • Ensure appropriate resources in Explorer/Discovery Phase E/F to complete mission processing and prepare final archive • Growing tendency of Proposers, Managing Centers, TMCO and HQ to underestimate and under-appreciate the required effort. • SOFIA― apply NASA software development and security standards to balance productivity and process • Kepler ― develop appropriate peer review mechanisms to select & validate choice of targets for all observations

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