The NOIRLab Semester 2027A Call for Proposals includes several observing opportunities provided through the Rubin In-Kind Program.
Key Information for Proposers:
- Available Facilities: Time is available across multiple partner facilities made available via Rubin in-kind telescope contributions (such as Subaru, SALT, KMTNet, VST, LBT, and the Milanković Telescope).
- Long-Term Status Option: Principal Investigators (PIs) are now welcome to propose for long-term status (for up to 3 semesters) for proposals including Rubin in-kind contributed facilities, provided the core science goals require multi-semester allocations.
- Proposal Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).
Full details regarding available facilities, specific instrument setups, time allocations, and submission instructions are detailed in the NOIRLab Call for Proposals documentation; for more information on contributed telescope facilities via the Rubin In-kind Program, see the Rubin In-Kind Telescope Contributions page.
Community Input Survey:
Additionally, we are actively collecting information from the community on your awareness, usage, and needs regarding these facilities via this community survey form. As previously mentioned in this community post, your feedback helps directly shape future access and capabilities for the Rubin in-kind telescope program.