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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 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.

Credit: Joy Pollard (Gemini Observatory)

NSF-supported observatory renamed for astronomer Vera C. Rubin

The NSF Vera C. Rubin Observatory will significantly advance what is known about dark matter and dark energy. Rubin provided important evidence of the existence of dark matter.

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Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
(NSF 21-573) Posted March 17, 2021
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
(NSF 21-570) Posted March 15, 2021
Small Business Technology Transfer Program Phase II
(NSF 21-566) Posted February 16, 2021

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Upcoming Due Dates

ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions (NSF 20-554) Preliminary Proposal: April 22, 2021, IT-Preliminary proposal Target Date - preliminary proposals are only required for institutions of higher education that want to submit a full Institutional Transformation proposal. IT-preliminary proposals are accepted before and after the target date.
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1 (NSF 21-505) Full Proposal: April 23, 2021, By Invitation Only
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-4: EPSCoR Research Fellows (NSF 21-557) Full Proposal: April 26, 2021, RII Track-4:FAST

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Reviewers Wanted for AAG Programs

Next AAAC meeting will be held on June 2, 2021

NSF-supported observatory renamed for astronomer Vera C. Rubin

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