Subaru Intensive Program

1. Definition of Intensive Program

The following proposals are regarded as "Intensive Programs".
(i) Proposals which request 6 nights or more (with a maximum of 10 nights) within a semester.
(ii) Proposals which request observing nights (up to 20 nights at maximum) over several semesters (4 consecutive semesters at maximum).
Compared to Normal Program Proposals, the maximum page limit of scientific justification is 5 pages, and a different reviewing process is applied.

2. Specific Notice for Intensive Program

1. Intensive Programs may use any instruments available for Normal Open Use, and are subject to the same restrictions as applied to Normal Open Use programs. However, no carry-in instruments can be used for Intensive Programs.
2. Identical or very similar proposals should not be submitted to both Normal and Intensive Programs.
3. There will be an Oral Review of Intensive Program proposals by the Time Allocation Committee (See section 4 below).
4. The PIs of accepted Intensive Program proposals should devote to the programs. It is not desirable that anyone doubles as the P.I.'s of Intensive program and Normal program simultaneously.
5. The PIs of accepted Intensive Program proposals must report their observations and achievements to the Time Allocation Comittee. The Comittee will re-judge the assignment of observing time for each semester.
6. Reports of each accepted Intensive Program must be presented at the Subaru Users' Meeting. The Committee may ask the PIs to provide a status report at any time.

3. Proposal Submission

Visit the ProMS 2.0 page as Normal Open Use proposals. Check the box in Entry 18 "Subaru Open Use Intensive Programs". The Scientific Justification must be described in English within 5 pages, and its direct Japanese translation may be attached (i.e., not necessarily required). It is desirable to clarify the following points in the Scientific Justification:

• Uniqueness
• Impact to the astronomical community
• Comparison with similar firmly planned or ongoing programs at other large telescopes
• Outline of the schedule to complete the program
• Roles of the Co-Investigators

4. Oral Review

Date: during the Time Allocation Committee
Place: Subaru Project meeting room, NAOJ, Mitaka

Applicants may be asked to give an Oral Review at the Time Allocation Committee, consisting of a short presentation followed by questions from the Committee members. The relevant PIs of Intensive Programs (or alternative persons selected from CoIs in case of unavoidable circumestances) must attend. If there are too many proposals to be reviewed in one day, there may be a pre-selection for Oral Review by the Committee based on submitted proposals. Presentation via a TV conference system is only allowed for PIs staying at Subaru Telescope (Hilo office). Only domestic travel expense is supplied to the oral presenter.

Whether a submitted proposal is accepted or not will be decided by the Committee based on both the oral presentation and reviewers' assessments.