Gemini Instrument Feasibility Studies

Gemini received eight proposals in response to the Request for Proposals (RfP) to conduct Gemini Instrument Feasibility Studies (GIFS). An independent review panel, that included representation from the Gemini Board, the Gemini Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC), and the community, evaluated each proposal against the stated selection criteria and submitted their recommendation to Gemini’s Director, Markus Kissler-Patig. Markus then reviewed the panel’s recommendations and approved a number of studies for contracts. Contract negotiations begin this week and we expect all studies to start in March. We will announce the selected teams and studies once contracts are complete.