Key dates and events in the proposal process are shown below. The Phase I and Phase II deadlines are highlighted.
Date | Event | Comments |
25 September - October 1, 2014(varies with partner) | Proposal deadline | Proposals received by National Gemini Offices (NGOs). |
Late October/Early November (set by partner) | NTAC meetings | Scientific assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TAC"). |
14 November 2014 |
E-transmission | Deadline for Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs. |
4 December 2014 |
ITAC | International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend programs. |
10 December 2014 |
Deadline for final queue/schedule, and ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs | After approval by Gemini Director. |
17 December 2014 |
15A schedule and Phase IIs available | 2015A OT templates available to PIs.
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2 January 2015 |
Phase II reviews start | The response time is 7 days for checking by NGOs (from "For Review") and by Gemini CSs (from "For Activation"). |
16 January 2015 |
Phase II deadline | PI deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to National Offices
(earlier submission is encouraged). |
30 January 2015 |
"For Activation" deadline |
NGO deadline for submission of completed Phase II Programs to Gemini. |
1 February 2015 | Start of semester 2015A | 2014B programs may be observed earlier to fill queue nights. |