Observing at the JCMT Although run by the partner countries, JCMT does not impose any nationality requirements or quotas on allocations of telescope time. This page links to all the information you will need to prepare and submit proposals, get to the telescope, and execute observations

Making Applications
Applying for Time	How, where and when to submit a telescope-time proposal. Also how to apply for service observations (UKSERV / CANSERV / NLSERV)
Call for Proposals	Instrument availability and other instructions for the current application round.
Allocations and Schedule
Time Allocations	Allocation lists following the TAG meeting.
Observing Schedule	The full schedule on a month by month basis
Planning your Visit
Successful Applicants	Follow this link to information regarding steps to be taken, accomodation, travel, and the necessary forms
Planning your observing run	This page gives all the information you need before, during and after your observing run
Reservation request form	Request form covering transportation and accomodation during, before and after your visit
Medical disclaimer form	No visitor is allowed to the summit without signing and returning this medical disclaimer form to the JAC
Preparation and Observing
JCMT Overview	An overview of the JCMT, its location, and atmospheric parameters.
Heterodyne Instruments Web Page	Your starting point if you would like to observe spectral lines using the heterodyne instruments.
SCUBA-2 Web Page	Your starting point if you would like to observe with SCUBA-2.
Information on Planets	An interface producing planetary positions, diameters, 850 um fluxes.
Preparing your Observations	Documentation for the JCMT OT; this software is used to create all JCMT observations, known as MSBs.
Flexible Queue Observing Guidelines	Detailed description of the flexible scheduling under which observations are taken at JCMT. It is extremely important that observers granted summit occupancy read and understand this document.
Guest Computing	Computer and network facilities, including how to connect up laptops, HP computing guide, printer names.
Data Protection
Statement	The dissemination of proposal information at JCMT
Reporting Back
Observer Report Form	Summit observers should fill this form in on completion of their observing run. It is important for JCMT's records and to ensure that any problems encountered during the run are dealt with.  Your feedback will also help inform our future planning for improvements to our level of service and support.  Completion of the form should take no more than 5-10 minutes.
Safety Information
Safety Manual	The Full JAC safety Manual
Safety Briefing	Information for the safety briefing of visiting observers.
Visiting Observer Safety Guidelines	Here we provide an overview of the safety topics that you need to know. The Safety Manual is the complete reference tool and should be examined by all users.