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 participant) | Proposal deadline | Proposals received by National Gemini Offices (NGOs). |
Late October/Early November (set by participant) | NTAC meetings | Scientific assessments by each Gemini participant ("National TAC"). |
13 November 2019 | E-transmission | Electronic transmission of NTACs results to Gemini. |
5 December 2019 | ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs. |
13 December 2019 | 20A schedule and Phase IIs available | 2020A OT templates available to PIs. |
2 January 2020 | Phase II reviews start | The response time is 7 days for checking from "For Review" and from "For Activation". |
17 January 2020 | Phase II deadline | Mandatory for all PIs (earlier submission is encouraged). |
1 February 2020 | Start of semester 2020A | 2020A programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights. |