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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-AU link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US>2020B Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) Call for Large Program Proposals</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><br><b>Background:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The AAT Consortium aims to provide opportunities for astronomers to make effective use of the AAT's unique capabilities to address major scientific questions through Large Programs using any of the following general-user instruments at the AAT: 2dF+AAOmega, 2dF+HERMES, KOALA and Veloce. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Though calls for Large Programs are generally issued annually, issues associated with the changing governance of the AAT and the failure of 2dF in 2019, have meant no call has been issued for over 12 months. Currently, 2dF is operational and stable, but further remediation work is planned in 2020, and it will not be available for Large Programs until 2021A at the earliest.<span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><br><b>This Call: <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The AAT Consortium is issuing this request for Large Program proposals to commence from Semester 2020B onwards, receiving an initial allocation of time </span>up to the end of 2024A, but noting that allocations may need to be reviewed subject to the funding available to the AAT Council after June 2022. <span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Time can be awarded</span> for Veloce & KOALA programs commencing in 2020B, and for 2dF programs commencing in 2021A. The execution of the latter will be subject to the SSO Director confirming 2dF is ready to support Large Programs before the end of calendar year 2020. <span lang=EN-US><br>All proposals will be evaluated by the Australian Time Allocation Committee (ATAC). Ambitious projects are encouraged; in some past semesters, Large Programs have been allocated almost 50% of the available time. Existing AAT Large Program commitments are listed at </span><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bWX6CK1qJZt2vx8LLHMwsFO?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-US>https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/long-term <br></span></a><span lang=EN-US> <br> <br><b>Deadline: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span lang=EN-US>Proposals for Large Programs should be submitted to ATAC by 16 March 2020, at 17:00 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time; UTC + 11 hrs).</span></b><span lang=EN-US> <br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Submission: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>All proposals should be submitted with the AAT's online application system Lens, which will open on the day this call is made. Non-standard page limits and section headings will apply as outlined below. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The case for a proposed Large Program must include: <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>1. <b>A major, compelling and feasible scientific program.</b> The proposal should focus on key questions that the observational data would address, but should also outline anticipated secondary uses of the data by the broader community. 'Major' in this context will mean programs requiring 50 nights or more (there is no set upper limit), possibly extending over several semesters. The science will be expected to be ground-breaking and not just incremental. Proposers need to discuss what their program will achieve in comparison with other on-going and future programs on similar timescales. The scientific program should be described in no more than 5 pages (including figures, tables, and references). <br> <br>2. <b>An observing strategy</b> describing the provision of the input target sample, the detailed plan for the observations (number of nights including the standard allowance for weather, cadence of time-critical observations, and total duration of the project), the proposed instrumental setups, constraints on weather conditions or timing of observations, signal-to-noise or other figures of merit required to achieve the science goals, and any special support needed for the observations. The number of targets, required data quality, sensitivity limits and other relevant information should be rigorously justified. Programs requiring multiple visits to the same field should present a strategy for updating targets to achieve optimum efficiency. The observing strategy should be described in no more than 2 pages. <br> <br>3. <b>A management plan</b> outlining the collaboration involved in the program, the sharing of responsibilities for scientific management; the planning of observations; the carrying out of observations; data reduction; quality control at each of these stages; data release to the community and compliance with International Virtual Observatory Alliance standards; and finally, data analysis and exploitation by the proposing team. Specifically, the plan should address the following issues. <br> <br><b>a. Data reduction procedures and requirements</b>: what are the team's specific data reduction needs and their capacity to support these needs? <br> <br><b>b. Funding:</b> what resources have been secured (or are being secured) to support team personnel, and what is the duration of this funding? <br> <br><b>c. Observing management:</b> what observing experience (directly applicable to the AAT instrument to be used) do team members have, and how many have indicated a willingness to participate in observing runs? The AAT Consortium expects all Large Program teams to be self-supporting at the AAT, with a team of observers who are already trained in the operations of the instrument(s), and able to train other team members to the required level of competence, without additional support from AAT staff. Large Program teams are expected to assist the Observatory in maintaining Instrument User Manuals, and in monitoring the long term performance of the instruments they use. <br>The plan should outline the <b>roles of all team members</b> and how members contribute to carrying out the program. Proposers may also wish to suggest a <b>publication strategy</b>, including the process for determining authorship. The management plan should be described in no more than 2 pages. <br> <br>4. <b>A project timeline</b>, including the observational and analysis aspects, with milestones and regular reviews by ATAC during the program. <br> <br>5. <b>An outreach plan</b>. Proposers should plan for significant public outreach, and the proposal should explain the broader impact of the project. The timeline and outreach plan, together, should be described in no more than 1 page. <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Teams:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> Proposers are encouraged to form broad collaborations across the Australian and international communities in support of their programs. The Principal Investigators for Large Programs will generally be expected to commit to the project as the prime focus of their research over the program's duration. Proposers should also familiarise themselves with ATAC's Policies and Procedures (see </span><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/B2ZhCL7rK8tRpMNLLTquufB?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-US>https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/policies</span></a><span lang=EN-US>) and the existing AAT Large Program commitments (see </span><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/bWX6CK1qJZt2vx8LLHMwsFO?domain=aat.anu.edu.au" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-US>https://aat.anu.edu.au/science/observing/long-term</span></a><span lang=EN-US>). <br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Anonymous proposal reviews:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The AAT Consortium places a high value on equity and integrity and is trialling implementation of a dual-anonymous proposal review process for regular proposals in 2020B. Currently Large Program are excluded from this trial. However in moving towards a goal of future implementation of anonymous review process, the ATAC and external referees will conduct their assessment of Large Programs without seeing any of the names associated with the proposal. Proposers are asked to prepare proposals in accordance with the Anonymity guidelines listed below. The goal is to enable reviewers to focus on the science, not the scientist. Several studies have shown that a reviewer's attitude toward a submission may be affected, even unconsciously, by the identity of the lead author or principal investigator (see the <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/XrsGCQnzP0tkE4B77h9TPO5?domain=stsci.edu">Anonymous-Double Blind Review Annotated Bibliography</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <b><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Anonymity Guidelines for Proposers<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>These guidelines will help conceal the identities of the proposers and ensure a fairer proposal evaluation process. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Do not include author names or affiliations anywhere in the proposal text. This includes but is not limited to, page headers, footers, diagrams, figures, or watermarks. This does not include references to past work, which should be included whenever relevant (see below).<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Referencing is an essential part of demonstrating knowledge of the field and progress. When citing references within the proposal, use third person neutral wording. This especially applies to self-referencing. For example, replace phrases like “as we have shown in our previous work (Doe et al. 2010)” with “as Doe et al. (2010) showed...” Do not refer to previous projects using AAT or other observatories in an identifying fashion. For instance, rather than write "we observed another cluster, similar to the one we are proposing under AAT program #XXXXX," instead write "AAT program #XXXXX has observed this target in the past..."<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>We encourage references to published work, including work citable by a DOI. It may be occasionally important to cite exclusive access datasets or non-public software that may reveal (or strongly imply) the investigators on the proposal. We suggest proposers use language like "obtained in private communication" or "from private consultation" when referring to such potentially revealing work.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Do not include acknowledgements for any grant funding. <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>Selection:</span></b><span lang=EN-US> The number of Large Programs to be awarded time will be determined by ATAC with a preference for a small number of very high quality programs delivering high impact science as quickly as possible. Within these guidelines, ATAC will award time based on considerations including the relative scientific merit and impact of Large Programs, long-term programs and standard programs; the quality of the management, publication and outreach plans; and the phasing of programs to provide a steady rollover of Large Programs for the longer term. A panel of independent expert referees will be asked to provide comments on the proposals; proposers will be given the opportunity to respond to the referees' comments. ATAC will, at its discretion, seek progress reports (which may be refereed) at various stages of the project. <br> <br><b>Contact:</b> Anyone considering submitting a Large Program should contact the SSO Director ( director.sso </span><a href="https://mailman.sydney.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/asa" target="_blank"><span lang=EN-US>- at -</span></a><span lang=EN-US> anu.edu.au ) to discuss their plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Dr Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer<br>Program Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>Astronomy Australia Ltd (Sydney Office)<br>E: </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><a href="mailto:lucyna.chudczer@astronomyaustralia.org.au">lucyna.chudczer@astronomyaustralia.org.au</a></span></u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'> <br>W: </span><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/PNhWCP7yOZtKrAvQQFrnMQY?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.astronomyaustralia.org.au/</span></a></span></u><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=66 valign=top style='width:49.25pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><img border=0 width=38 height=35 style='width:.3958in;height:.3645in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5DB51.8A0F9A90" alt="aal_logo_notext"></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=510 valign=top style='width:382.7pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>AAL is committed to equity and diversity and endeavours to create an environment in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>