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Credit: Visualization by Ralf Kaehler, Matthew Tuk and Tom Abel; Science magazine, Matthew Turk, Tom Abel and Brian O'Shea

Astronomical Sciences (AST)

The Division of Astronomical Sciences supports forefront research in ground-based astronomy and provides access to world-class research facilities...

Reviewers Wanted for AAG & SPG Programs

The Division of Astronomical Sciences is searching for potential reviewers willing to serve on a panel to read and discuss proposals submitted to AST. Sign up today!

Credit: T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage) and H. Schweiker (WIYN and NOAO/AURA/NSF)

Next AAAC meeting to be held on September 20-21, 2018

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (AAAC) advises NSF, NASA, and DOE on selected issues within the fields of astronomy and astrophysics that are of mutual interest and concern to the agencies.

Credit: Joy Pollard (Gemini Observatory)

Republic of Korea Becomes a Full Participant in Gemini

An agreement was signed on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, that established the Republic of Korea as a full Participant in the Gemini Observatory.

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WINDOWS ON THE UNIVERSE: THE ERA OF MULTI-MESSENGER ASTROPHYSICS
(PD 18-5115) Posted July 31, 2018
Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation
(NSF 18-576) Posted July 26, 2018
Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants
(NSF 18-575) Posted July 26, 2018

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Upcoming Due Dates

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF 13-542) Full Proposal: August 22, 2018, Deadline for REU Site proposals except those requiring access to Antarctica
Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering (PD 12-8084) Full Proposal: August 31, 2018, All proposals to the Division of Astronomical Sciences - Solar and Planetary Research Grants
International Research Experiences for Students (NSF 18-505) Full Proposal: September 11, 2018, Track - I: IRES Sites

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Reviewers Wanted for AAG & SPG Programs

Next AAAC meeting to be held on September 20-21, 2018

Republic of Korea Becomes a Full Participant in Gemini

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