Brazil - Obtain Authorization to Use the Gemini Observatory (Gemini)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain Authorization to Use the Gemini Observatory (Gemini), the applicant has to approach the National Gemini Office (NGO) - Brazil link
2. In Brazil, the National Gemini Office (NGO) is responsible for coordinating the country's participation in the Gemini Observatory. Get in touch with the NGO to express your interest in using the facility and discuss the potential collaboration.
3. Work on a detailed research proposal outlining your scientific objectives, the instruments and telescopes you plan to use, the required observation time, and the potential impact of your research.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If your proposal is successful, the NGO will work with the Gemini Observatory to allocate the observing time for your project.
13. In some cases, formal collaboration agreements may be required between your institution and the participating institutions involved in the Gemini Observatory.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Project description
• Research Proposal
• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Collaboration Agreement (if applicable)
• Ethical and Safety Considerations
• Letter of Support
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

National Gemini Office (NGO) - Brazil
Rua General José Cristino, 77, Sala 1111
São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ
CEP 20921-400
Brazil


Gemini Observatory


Northern Operations Center
670 N. A'ohoku Place
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720, USA
Phone: +1-808-974-2500
Fax: +1-808-974-2589


Gemini Observatory


Southern Operations Center
c/o AURA, Casilla 603
La Serena, Chile
Phone: +56-51-220-5600
Fax: +56-51-220-5650
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible to Obtain Authorization to Use the Gemini Observatory (Gemini) in Brazil, you must:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Brazil.
• Be a member of an approved Brazilian research institution.
• Have a proposal for research that will be conducted using the Gemini Observatory.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Age
• Plan
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The "Authorization to Use the Gemini Observatory (Gemini) in Brazil" refers to the formal permission or approval granted to researchers or institutions in Brazil to access and utilize the facilities and resources of the Gemini Observatory for astronomical observations and research projects.
• The Gemini Observatory is an international collaboration between multiple countries, and it operates two state-of-the-art telescopes located in Hawaii (Gemini North) and Chile (Gemini South).

Information which might help

• To conduct observations and research using the Gemini Observatory, researchers need to go through a competitive proposal process and obtain authorization from the National Gemini Office (NGO) in Brazil.
• The NGO is responsible for coordinating Brazil's participation in the Gemini Observatory and acts as the point of contact for researchers interested in using the observatory.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• Authorization to use the Gemini Observatory provides researchers in Brazil with a valuable opportunity to access world-class astronomical facilities, gather data, and contribute to cutting-edge research in various fields of astronomy and astrophysics.
• It's important to note that telescope time at major observatories like Gemini is in high demand, making the proposal process competitive, and only a limited number of projects can be accommodated during each observing period.