Applying for Time
Observing time on IRTF is scheduled in 6-month semesters.
The semester and application period are below.
Semester | Application open during |
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A. Feb - July | September (Due Oct 1) |
B. Aug - Jan | March (Due Apr 1) |
The telescope schedule is published and successful proposals
are announced at least 1 month prior to the start of each semester.
Review the forms below:
- The Call for Proposals provides details on submitting proposals.
- The Online Application Form is used to submit your application
- The Dual-Anonymous Peer Review proposal submission instructions
- The Available IRTF Facility and Visitor Instruments and Systems
- The IRTF Data Release Policy