Ready, Set, Roman! - Preparing for Roman

To help the community prepare for the Roman proposal opportunities, this session will provide an overview of the current Call for Proposals and introduce the key tools and resources available to support competitive proposal preparation. The session will include an introduction to the community-defined surveys and the proposal process itself. We will walk through suggested steps for crafting proposals for both new observations and data analysis. Participants will learn how to incorporate the essential planning and proposal tools from previous webinars, including the Roman Telescope Proposal System ( RTPS), the Astronomer’s Proposal Tool (APT), and the Exposure Time Calculator (ETC).

This session is intended for astronomers interested in proposing for Roman data analysis investigations and/or new general astrophysics surveys and seeking a practical introduction to the current Roman proposal ecosystem.

The Ready, Set, Roman! Training Series is a hands-on training series designed to prepare the community for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — brought to you by the the Roman Science Centers at STScI and IPAC. This training series will help build the knowledge and skills needed to make the most of Roman’s Core Community Surveys (CCS) and General Astrophysics Surveys (GAS) with the Wide Field Instrument (WFI).  Participants can expect:

• 1-hour sessions exploring tools and resources to help you prepare to use Roman's data

• Live, hands-on demos of Roman tools or simulated datasets

• Ample time for Q&A with Roman staff

• A welcoming space for all, with students especially encouraged to join.

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