All proposals are competitive and assessed on the basis of scientific merit only.
While the majority of observing time on NOT goes to Nordic PIs or proposals with Nordic collaborators, proposals from non-Nordic PIs or without Nordic collaborators are considered equally and will be awarded time if the scientific case is judged sufficient. Proposers from EU member and associate states can apply for funding for their run through the European Commission. Look here . Large consortia of observers and observing programmes which cannot easily be accomodated within the normal two-semester proposal process should consider applying through the CCI International Time Programme . International Time Programme.