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) | LPTAC, NTAC meetings | Scientific assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TAC") and the Large and Long Program TAC. |
13 May 2015 | E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs. |
1 June 2015 | ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs. |
15 June 2015 | 15B schedule and Phase IIs available | 2015B OT templates available to PIs. |
1 July 2015 | Phase II reviews start | The response time is 7 days for checking by NGOs (from "For Review") and by Gemini CSs (from "For Activation"). |
15 July 2015 | Phase II deadline | PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to National Offices (earlier submission is encouraged). |
30 July 2015 | "For Activation" deadline | NGO deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to Gemini. |
1 August 2015 | Start of semester 2015B | 2015B programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights. |