IODP science planning  is provided by the Science Advisory Structure (SAS), which involves many scientists and engineers on eight standing committees and panels. IODP-MI Sapporo works very closely with the SAS by managing the submission and review of drilling proposals, assisting SAS committee chairs, and organizing and maintaining public records of SAS activities.

All IODP science is motivated by community input in the form of unsolicited proposals that are nurtured and prioritized by the IODP SAS. SPC receives scientific advice on drilling proposals submitted by the international community.

The nurturing, development, and evaluation of proposals in concert with proponents are the prime responsibilities of SPC and SASEC. 

 IODP Conflict-of-Interest Policy (31.12 KB)
(Approved by the SPPOC, July 2004)
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Meeting Schedule
Committees and Panels
Archive of Interim SAS Minutes
SAS Working Group Reports