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Semester 2009B 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 |
| 31 March 2009 | 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") |
| On or before 12 May 2009 |
E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs |
| 19-20 May 2009 |
ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs |
| 5 June 2009 |
Final queue/schedule, and ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs | After approval by Gemini Director |
| 10 June 2009 |
Announcement of successful programs via emails to PIs | Announcements only, 09B OT delayed to June 12 |
| 12 June 2009 |
09B schedule on web, Phase IIs available | 2009B OT released, "skeletons" available |
| 13 July 2009 |
Phase II deadline | Final PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Science Programs to National Offices
(earlier submission is encouraged) |
| 27 July 2009 |
Phase II review complete | Goal for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini |
| 01 August 2009 | Start of semester 2009B | 2009B programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights |
| 17 August 2009 | Queue fully loaded | Goal for activation of all Phase II programs |