K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2024B
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 2024B semester
| Telescope |
Available # of nights |
|---|---|
| Gemini | 167 hrs = 83 hrs (North) + 84 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 2024B is 5 hrs for Gemini-N and 5 hrs for Gemini-S.
- Observing period
- Gemini : 2024B (Aug 2024. to Jan 2025.)
- 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 2024B.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CfP Release | Mar 4 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | April 1 at 23:59 (Korea Standard Time) |
| TAC Review | May 7-8 |
| TAC package delivery to ITAC | May 10 |
| TAC results PI Announcement | June 13 |
| Phase II for PI starts | July 3rd |
| Phase II Deadline for PIs | July 18 |
| 24A semester starts | Aug 1st |