Physics of the Cosmos
Exploring fundamental questions regarding the physical forces of the universe

Program News and Announcements

19 August 2024

2025A NASA Keck Call for Proposals. Deadline 12 September 2024

The call for proposals for NASA Keck time in observing semester 2025A (1 February 2025 - 31 July 2025) is now open for professional research using the NASA allocation for telescope observing time at the W.M. Keck Observatory.

The opportunity to propose as a Principal Investigator (PI) for the NASA time on the Keck Telescopes is open to all U.S.-based astronomers, i.e., those with their principal affiliation at a U.S. institution.

Instruments Available for Semester 2025A

NASA Keck 2025A Proposal Submission Form

Proposer Guidelines for NASA Keck Dual Anonymous Reviews

Important Dates

August 9, 2024: NASA Keck Call for Proposals released
September 12, 2024: All NASA Keck proposals due by 4 pm PDT
December 1, 2024: Notification of NASA Keck TAC results
February 1, 2025: Start of 2025A observing semester
Questions? KeckCFP@ipac.caltech.edu

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