K-GMT SP Call for Proposals / 2025B
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 2025B semester
| Telescope |
Available # of nights |
|---|---|
| Gemini | 151 hrs = 67 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 2025B is 5 hrs for Gemini-N and 5 hrs for Gemini-S.
- Observing period
- Gemini : 2025B (Aug. to Jan 2026.)
- Gemini : 2025B (Aug. to Jan 2026.)
- 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 2025B.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CfP Release | Feb 28 ,2025 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | March 31, 2025 at 23:59 (Korea Standard Time) |
| TAC Review | 2nd Week of May 2025 |
| TAC package delivery to ITAC | May 12, 2025 |
| TAC results PI Announcement | Mid of June, 2025 |
| Phase II for PI starts | July 3rd 2025 |
| Phase II Deadline for PIs | July 18th 2025 |
| 25B semester starts | Aug 1st 2025 |