Proposals
Observing Proposal Due Dates
Due dates for each trimester for McDonald and HET.
Writing Proposals
Hints for writing successful observing proposals.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Proposal evaluation criteria for McDonald observing proposals.
Proposal Forms
McDonald Proposals Online Submission
Requests for observing time at McDonald Observatory are now accepted through our online form only. Users can access the system to prepare proposals at any time. Submissions are accepted concurrently with Request for Proposals, two weeks prior to the posted deadline.
Instructions and submission
For HET requests, see below.
Texas share HET Phase I Online Submission
Requests for observing time on the HET, against the Texas share, are now accepted through our online form only. The most recent LaTeX template can be found on page 4 of the web form.
Users can access the online system to prepare proposals at any time. Submissions are accepted only during the 3 week period preceding each trimester due date.