K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2024A
K-GMT Science Group (KGSG) invites proposals for observations with Gemini for the K-GMT Science Program. The number of nights available are as follows:
Table 1 - Available telescope time for 2024A semester
| Telescope |
Available # of nights |
|---|---|
| Gemini | 156 hrs = 84 hrs (North) + 72 hrs (South) # Time available for this Call (excluding time for Fast Turnaround program) |
* Note: Fast Turnaround (FT) Programs provide monthly opportunities to submit proposals. The submitted proposals are reviewed by the peer PIs who submit FT proposals. Successful programs scheduled for observation starting one month after each proposal deadline. We strongly recommend Korean Gemini Users to apply for the FT program if observing programs have an adequate length of observing time for the FT. The time available for the FT program in 2024A is 5 hrs for Gemini-N and 5 hrs for Gemini-S.
- Observing period
- Gemini : 2024A (Feb. to July.)
- 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 2024A.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CfP Release | Sep 2 ,2023 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | Oct 02, 2023 at 23:59 (Korea Standard Time) |
| TAC Review | First week of Nov 2023 |
| TAC package delivery to ITAC | Nov 14, 2023 |
| TAC results PI Announcement | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Phase II for PI starts | Jan 3rd, 2024 |
| Phase II Deadline for PIs | Jan 18th, 2024 |
| 24A semester starts | Feb 1st 2024 |