Panel for the Allocation of Telescope Time

Remit

The Panel for the Allocation of Telescope Time’s (PATT) remit is to:

  • advise the Executive on the award of travel and subsistence expenses consistent with allocated telescope time
  • take account, as appropriate, of any strategic advice provided by the Science and Technology Facilities Council
  • provide clear, concise feedback to applicants
  • advise the Executive as required on all issues relating to PATT
  • liaise with other bodies as necessary

Members

The PATT comprises an overall chair, members and technical secretaries of the time allocation groups.

Chair:

  • Dr Chris Watson, Queen’s University Belfast

Members:

  • Dr James Mullaney, The University of Sheffield
  • Dr Sandra De Jesus Raimundo, University of Southampton

Last updated: 11 December 2025

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