Proposal Evaluation and Time Allocation Timeline

Semester 25A Proposal Review Timeline
DateAction
26 June 2024 Release Call for Proposal eNews article
31 July 2024 Proposal deadline
6 August 2024 Release proposals for individual science review
29 August 2024 Complete individual science reviews
4-13 September 2024 Science review panel (SRP) meeting window
4 October 2024 Large proposal meeting
14-15 October 2024 Telescope time allocation committee (TAC) meeting
29 October 2024 Director's Review
5 November 2024 Post TAC report; email disposition letters
12 November 2024 Post science program

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