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Semester 2009A 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 |
| 30 September 2008 | 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 13 November 2008 |
E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs |
| 18-23 November 2008 |
Draft queue and classical schedule | E-mail iterations with ITAC members of preliminary allocations |
| 24-25 November 2008 |
ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs |
| 5 December 2008 |
Final queue/schedule, and ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs | After approval by Gemini Director |
| 10 December 2008 |
Queue and classical schedule on web | Phase II programs ("skeletons") available in Observing Database; 2009A OT
released |
| 16 January 2009 |
Phase II deadline | Final PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Science Programs to National Offices
(earlier submission is encouraged) |
| 30 January 2009 |
Phase II review complete | Goal for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini |
| 01 February 2009 | Start of semester 2009A | 2009A programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights |
| 16 February 2009 | Queue fully loaded | Goal for activation of all Phase II programs |