KGMT SP Call for Proposals / 2016A

K-GMT Science Group (KGSG) invites proposals for observations with MMT and Gemini, as the cycle 3A of the K-GMT Science Program. The number of nights available are as follows:

Table 1 - Available telescope time for cycle 3A (2016A term)

Telescope Available # of nights
MMT ~3 nights
Gemini ~10 nights
  • observing period
    • MMT : 2016A (Jan. to Jul.)
    • Gemini : 2016A (Feb. to Jul.)
  • There is no limit on the fields of science that prospect proposals shall aim to address. However, preference will be given to proposals with sciences that can be applicable to GMT in the near future.
  • The prospect proposers are advised to understand and follow the K-GMT Science Program guidelines. In particular, please be aware of the data handling & authorship policy.

Table 2 - Schedule and Deadlines for the cycle 3A.

Event Date
CfP Release Aug 28, 2015
MMT/Gemini Deadline 11:59 p.m. KST, Oct 1st, 2015
Peer Review Oct. 2015
Selected Proposals Announced Nov. 2015 (subject to change without prior notice)

* Late Proposals will not be considered. We recommend submission well before the deadline.

Please refer to CfP page for individual telescopes for more details.