Overview
The JWST Cycle 6 call invites General Observer, Survey and Archival Research proposals from scientists and eligible organizations worldwide for observations planned to begin in July 2027.
Complete research opportunity details
NASA anticipates allocating up to 7,700 hours in Cycle 6 across proposal sizes, subject to proposal pressure. Participation is open to domestic and foreign organizations, including educational institutions, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NASA Centers and other government agencies. Selection results are expected in March 2027.
Eligibility requirements
Scientists and organizations eligible under the Cycle 6 call, including domestic and foreign educational institutions, profit and nonprofit organizations, NASA Centers and other government agencies. Applicants must follow the full JWST Cycle 6 call and use the required proposal tools and procedures.
Tips for this research opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Use the latest Cycle 6 documentation and Astronomer's Proposal Tool requirements; submit before the portal closes at the stated deadline.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on NASA Science and the linked JWST Cycle 6 documentation on 2 Sep 2026. NASA states proposals are due 30 Sep 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time and Cycle 6 observations are planned to begin 1 Jul 2027. No universal cash award is inferred because awards depend on selected proposal type and scope.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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