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Semester 2008A Important Dates

Semester 2008A Important Dates

Key dates and events in the proposal process are shown below. The Phase I and Phase II deadlines are highlighted.

*Date*	*Event*	*Comments*
1 October 2007	Proposal deadline	Proposals received by National Gemini Offices (NGOs) - see partner-specific pages
Set by partner	NTAC meetings	Separate scientific and technical assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TACs")
No later than 15 November	E-transmission	Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs
22 November	Draft queue and classical schedule	Drafts generated by operations staff and distributed to ITAC members
27-28 November	ITAC	International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs
7 December	Final queue/schedule, and ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs	After approval by Gemini Director
12 December	Queue and classical schedule on web	Phase II programs ("skeletons") available in Observing Database; 2008A OT released
14 January 2008	Phase II deadline	Final PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Science Programs to National Offices (earlier submission is encouraged)
28 January 2007	Phase II review complete	Goal for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini
1 February 2008	Start of semester 2008A	2008A programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights
15 February 2008	Queue fully loaded	Goal for activation of all Phase II programs

Last update August 30, 2007; Sandy Leggett