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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 2, 2021

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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Funding Opportunities

Graduate Research Fellowship Program
(NSF 21-602) Posted July 16, 2021
Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering
(PD 21-8084) Posted May 25, 2021
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1
(NSF 21-586) Posted May 19, 2021

Upcoming Due Dates

ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions (NSF 20-554) Full Proposal: August 6, 2021, Catalyst proposals Catalyst proposals are accepted before and after the target date. Please contact the program office before submitting a proposal to discuss timing for submission.
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1 (NSF 21-586) Full Proposal: August 16, 2021
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF 19-582) Full Proposal: August 25, 2021

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