K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2026B
K-GMT Science Group (KGSG) invites proposals for observations with Gemini for the K-GMT Science Program. The number of nights available is as follows:
Table 1 - Estimated available telescope time for 2026B semester
| Telescope | Available Observing Time |
|---|---|
| Gemini | 172.5 hrs = 82 hrs (North) + 90.5 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 are scheduled for observation starting one month after each proposal deadline. We strongly recommend Korean Gemini Users 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 2026B is 5 hrs for Gemini-N and 5 hrs for Gemini-S.
- Observing period
- Gemini : 2026B (Aug. to Jan.)
- 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 2026B.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CfP Release | 27 Feb. 2026 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | 01 April 2026 at 23:59 (Korea Standard Time) |
| TAC Review | First week of May 2026 |
| TAC package delivery to ITAC | 15 May 2026 |
| TAC results PI Announcement | 22 June 2026 |
| Phase II Review starts | 06 July 2026 |
| Phase II Deadline for PIs | 17 July 2026 |
| 26B semester starts | 01 August 2026 |