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Semester 2020B Calls for Proposals for PATT and JMU TACs 9 Mar 2020
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The PATT and JMU Time Allocation Committees (TACs) have both issued a calls for proposals for Semester 2020B, which runs from 1st July 2020 to 28th February 2021 inclusive. As always, you may also apply for Reactive Time and Priority Z Time outside of these semester-based applications, at any time throughout the year.

Deadline extended: In light of the global situation, the deadline for submission of proposals for both PATT and JMU TACs has been extended. The new deadline is 23:59 GMT on 30th April 2020.

Submit PATT and JMU Proposals

PATT Applications

Complete PATT Call for Proposals

Deadline for submissions:

  • 23:59 GMT on Thursday, 30th April 2020

Total allocation time available, after deductions for Reactive Time and pre-allocations:

  • 266 hours split roughly 50-50 between priority A and B
  • 100 hours priority C

Applications are particularly encouraged for brighter sky conditions, which are typically less subscribed.

PATT accepts proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) based in the UK. Non-UK PIs who are not eligible for CAT, OPTICON or CCI time may also apply through PATT.

JMU Applications

Complete JMU Call for Proposals

Deadline for submissions:

  • 23:59 GMT on Thursday, 30th April 2020

Total allocation time available, after deductions for Reactive Time and pre-allocations:

  • 256 hours split roughly 50-50 between priority A and B
  • 100 hours priority C

Applications are particularly encouraged for brighter sky conditions, which are typically less subscribed.

The internal JMU TAG accepts proposals from Principal Investigators (PIs) from Liverpool John Moores University's Astrophysics Research Institute.