Key dates and events in the proposal process are shown below. The Phase I and Phase II deadlines are highlighted.
Date | Event | Comments |
(varies with partner) | Proposal deadline | Proposals received by National Gemini Offices (NGOs). |
Late April/Early May (set by partner) | NTAC meetings | Scientific assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TAC") and the Large and Long Program TAC. |
12 May 2017 | E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs. |
1 June 2017 | ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs. |
15 June 2017 | 2017B schedule and Phase IIs available | 2017B OT templates available to PIs. |
3 July 2017 | Phase II reviews start | The response time is 7 days for checking by NGOs (from "For Review") and by Gemini CSs (from "For Activation"). |
17 July 2017 (GEMINI SOUTH) 17 Aug 2017 (GEMINI NORTH)(*) | Phase II deadline | PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to National Offices (earlier submission is encouraged). |
1 August 2017 | Start of semester 2017B | 2017B programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights. |
(*) Extended PhaseII deadline due to Gemini North telescope unavailability.