Semester 2007A Important Dates
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Semester 2007A Important Dates
Key dates and events in the proposal process are shown below. The Phase I and Phase II deadlines are highlighted.
Individual partner countries may have slightly different dates for the nationally-managed elements of the process such as the Phase I proposal deadline and NTAC meeting. Follow the links to the partner-specific pages for more information.
Date | Event | Comments |
29 September - 2 October 2006 | Proposal deadlines | For receipt of proposals by National Gemini Offices (NGOs) - see caution above |
various | NTAC meetings | Separate scientific and technical assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TACs") |
No later than 16 Nov | E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs |
27 November | Draft queue and classical schedule | Drafts generated by operations staff and distributed to ITAC members |
29-30 November | ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee (ITAC) meets to resolve issues and recommend 2007A programs |
8 December | Final schedule/queue plus ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs | After approval by Gemini Director |
13 December | Issue queue and classical schedule on web | Phase II programs ("skeletons") available in Observing Database; 2007A OT released |
10 January and 31 January 2007 | Phase II deadlines | PI Deadlines for return of completed Phase II Science Programs to National Offices |
22 January and 12 February 2007 | E-transmission | Deadline for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini |
1 February 2007 | Start of semester 2007A |
Last update August 30, 2006; B. Rodgers