K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2026A
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 - Estimated available telescope time for 2026A semester
| Telescope |
Available Observing Time |
|---|---|
| Gemini |
168.5 hrs = 83.6 hrs (North) + 84.9 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 2026A is 5 hrs for Gemini-N and 5 hrs for Gemini-S.
- Observing period
- Gemini : 2026A (Feb. to July.)
- 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 2026A.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CfP Release | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | Oct 02, 2025 at 23:59 (Korea Standard Time) |
| TAC Review | First week of Nov 2025 |
| TAC package delivery to ITAC | Nov 14, 2025 |
| TAC results PI Announcement | Early Dec |
| Phase II Review starts | Jan 3rd, 2026 |
| Phase II Deadline for PIs | Jan 16th, 2026 |
|
26A semester starts |
Feb 1st 2026 |