K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2027A

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 2027A semester

Telescope Available Observing Time
Gemini 157.5 hrs = 80.4 hrs (North) + 77.1 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 2027A is 5 hrs for Gemini-N and 5 hrs for Gemini-S.

  • Observing period
    • Gemini : 2027A (Feb. to Jul.)
  • 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 2027A.

Event Date
CfP Release 01 September 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline 01 October 2026 at 23:59 (Korea Standard Time)
TAC Review Early November 2026
TAC package delivery to ITAC 13 November 2026
TAC results PI Announcement 18 December 2026
Phase II Review starts 04 January 2027
Phase II Deadline for PIs 15 January 2027
27A semester starts 01 February 2027

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