Proposal Call Details
A summary of the the DKIST Proposal Call can be found online here: https://www.nso.edu/dkist/proposal-call-1/
A definitive Proposal Call User Guide/Manual can be downloaded from here: via DropBox [PDF]
Accounts
In order to use the Proposal Architect Tool to create and submit DKIST proposals (and to use the DKIST Data Center), the user must have a Globus Account/Login. Globus is a non-profit service based at the University of Chicago that provides secure, reliable research data management. The NSF's DKIST project uses Globus for identifying you and transporting your data.
Instructions: Proposal Architect: How do I create a Globus account?
Manuals
The following list is our most frequently requested manuals:
DKIST Manual/Instructions: | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
Proposal Architect (PA) Tool User Guide/Manual | https://www.dropbox.com/s/yhur1ocdoqu1p8e/OPS-PA-MAN-20200515.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to create a proposal using the DKIST Proposal Architect Tool. |
Proposal Architect (PA) Walk-though Instructions | Simple walk-through summary of the Proposal Architect tool fields to assist with Proposal Preparation. | |
FIDO Tool Instructions | https://www.dropbox.com/s/8h198ws9keea3jj/dkistcfg.manual.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to download, install and run the FIDO tool, for proposal preparation. |
VBI IPC Tool Instructions | https://www.dropbox.com/s/77x1i3y2eqlbxv1/vbi.ipc.manual.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to download, install and run the VBI ICP tool, for proposal preparation. |
ViSP IPC Tool Instructions | https://www.dropbox.com/s/fg7x0amoyexy0mp/visp.ipc.manual.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to download, install and run the ViSP ICP tool, for proposal preparation. |
Cryo-NIRSP IPC Tool Instructions | https://www.dropbox.com/s/ysjh4lh4wqw6jpu/cryonirsp.ipc.manual.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to download, install and run the Cryo-NIRSP ICP tool, for proposal preparation. |
DL-NIRSP IPC Tool Instructions | https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yhentsh4cox41o/dlnirsp.ipc.manual.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to download, install and run the DL-NIRSP ICP tool, for proposal preparation. |
VTF IPC Tool Instructions | https://www.dropbox.com/s/xdfkcmuxzt3577l/vtf.ipc.manual.pdf?dl=0 | Step by step, detailed instructions manual on how to download, install and run the VTF ICP tool, for proposal preparation. |
Submission
DKIST science proposals can only be submitted when the Proposal Call window is open for user submissions. The DKIST Proposal Architect as well as the Proposal Call announcement lists the submission deadline in GMT. While the submission window is open, the Submit button can be used to submit a proposal which has been verified and cleared of all error messages. The typical submission window is 1 month, but can be longer during the Operations Commissioning Phase of the DKIST.
Only PIs can submit a proposal; Co-Is are not able to submit proposals.
If a PI has made a mistake submitting a proposal, they can request retraction of the proposal via the DKIST Help Desk (see “Retraction” below).
Retraction
Once a proposal is submitted, this action cannot be undone by the PI of the proposal. In the event that the PI has made a mistake submitting a proposal, they can request a retraction of the proposal via the DKIST Help Desk. Retraction can only be requested up to the proposal submission deadline by the PI of the proposal. When requesting retraction, please provide the PI name, Globus Account ID and Submission Proposal ID in the Help Desk request. Once the request has been filed with the Help Desk, all correspondences and notifications will take place via the Help Desk system, Jira Service Desk, between the PI and the DKIST Help Desk staff.
Did not find what you’re looking for? File a DKIST Help Desk ticket with your question here.
Responses typically take 2-3 working days.