K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2018A

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

Table 1 - Available telescope time for 2018A term

Telescope Available # of nights
MMT ~3 nights (subject to change depending on the availability)
Gemini 10~12 nights (subject to change depending on the availability)
  • observing period
    • MMT : 2018A (Jan. to Jul.)
    • Gemini : 2018A (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 2018A.

Event Date
CfP Release Aug 29, 2017
MMT/Gemini Deadline 11:59 p.m. KST, Sep 29th, 2017
Peer Review Oct.-Nov. 2017
Selected Proposals Announced Dec. 2017 (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.