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 - April 1, 2014(varies with partner) | Proposal deadline | Proposals received by National Gemini Offices (NGOs). |
Late April/Early May (set by partner) | LPTAC, NTAC meetings | Scientific assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TAC") and the Large and Long Program TAC. |
12 to 14 May 2014 | E-transmission | Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs. |
22 May 2014 | ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs. |
28 May 2014 | Final queue/schedule, and ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs | After approval by Gemini Director. |
13 June 2014 | 14B schedule and Phase IIs available | 2014B OT templates available to PIs. |
1 July 2014 | Phase II reviews start | The response time is 7 days for checking by NGOs (from "For Review") and by Gemini CSs (from "For Activation"). |
15 July 2014 | Phase II deadline | PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to National Offices (earlier submission is encouraged). |
30 July 2014 | "For Activation" deadline | NGO deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to Gemini. |
1 August 2014 | Start of semester 2014B | 2014B programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights. |