Proposal Evaluation and Time Allocation Timeline

Semester 27A Proposal Review Timeline
Date Action
24 June 2026 Release Call for Proposal eNews article
29 July 2026 Proposal deadline
4 August 2026 Release proposals for individual science review
27 August 2026 Complete individual science reviews
1-11 September 2026 Science review panel (SRP) meeting window
1 October 2026 Large proposal meeting
14-15 October 2026 Telescope time allocation committee (TAC) meeting
3 November 2026 Director's Review
10 November 2026 Post TAC report; email disposition letters
17 November 2026 Post science program

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