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Astronomical Sciences (AST)

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

Credit: C. Padilla (NRAO/AUI/NSF)

Reviewers Wanted for AAG 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 will be held on June 6, 2022

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.

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Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
(NSF 22-604) Posted June 15, 2022
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
(NSF 22-601) Posted June 7, 2022
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1
(NSF 22-599) Posted May 23, 2022

Upcoming Due Dates

Partnerships for Innovation (NSF 19-506) Full Proposal: July 13, 2022
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1 (NSF 22-599) Letter of Intent: July 19, 2022
Faculty Early Career Development Program (NSF 22-586) Full Proposal: July 27, 2022

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