The Joint ALMA Observatory (JAO) will start the next observing cycle (Cycle 7) in October 2019. ALMA Cycle 7 will introduce new capabilites in Band 7, including long baselines and solar observations. A Call for Proposals with detailed information on Cycle 7 will be issued in March, with a deadline for proposal submission in April. This first announcement highlights aspects of Cycle 7 that may be needed to plan proposals. More information can be found via the ALMA Science Portal.
Important Dates for ALMA Cycle 7
Published: 17 Dec 2018
Key Dates:
- 19 March 2019 (15:00 UTC): Call for proposals and OT release
- 17 April 2019 (15:00 UTC): Cycle 7 deadline
- End July 2019: Result of proposal reviews
- 5 September 2019: Phase 2 submission deadline
- October 2019: Start of Cycle 7 observations
- September 2020: End of Cycle 7 observations