The 2020B deadline has been extended to April 7.This applies for both Gemini and MMT proposals.

Also, GNIRS on Gemini will be available for regular proposals for the entire 2020B Semester.

K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2020B

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 2020B semester

Telescope Available # of nights
MMT ~3 nights (subject to change depending on the availability)
Gemini 113.6 hours = 58.8 hours  (north) + 54.8 (south)
  • Observing period
    • MMT : 2020B (Aug to Dec)
    • Gemini : 2020B (Aug to Jan.)
  • 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 2020B.

Event Date
CfP Release Feb. 29, 2020
Proposal Submission Deadline 23:59 KST, April. 7, 2020
Peer Review Late April - Early May 2020
Selected Proposals Announced Late May 2020
Phase 2 review available (for Gemini only) June 10 2020

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