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Semester 2005B Important Dates

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

caution 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
31 March - 1 April 2005 Proposal deadline For receipt of proposals by National Time Allocation Committees (NTACs) or National Gemini Offices (NGOs) - see caution above
various NTAC meetings Separate scientific and technical assessment in each Gemini partner
No later than 17 May E-transmission Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs/NGOs
26 May Draft queue and classical schedule Drafts generated by operations staff and distributed to ITAC members
31 May ITAC International Time Allocation Committee (ITAC) meets to resolve issues
7 June Final schedule/queue plus ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs After approval by Gemini Director
10 June Issue queue and classical schedule on web Phase II programs available in Observing Database
12 July and 12 August Phase II deadlines Deadlines for return of completed Phase II Science Programs by PIs to National Offices
(note that GMOS MOS programs will have other deadlines, to be defined by the detailed semester schedule)
22 July and 23 August E-transmission Deadline for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini
1 August 2005 Start of semester 2005B  


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Last update February 24, 2004; Phil Puxley