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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 September 26-27, 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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Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity
(NSF 23-528) Posted December 7, 2022
Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professionals Ecosystem (SCIPE)
(NSF 23-521) Posted November 21, 2022
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
(NSF 23-520) Posted November 21, 2022

Upcoming Due Dates

WINDOWS ON THE UNIVERSE: THE ERA OF MULTI-MESSENGER ASTROPHYSICS (PD 18-5115) Full Proposal: December 13, 2022, Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology - Theory
Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (NSF 20-570) Full Proposal: December 14, 2022
Cyberinfrastructure for Sustained Scientific Innovation (NSF 22-632) Full Proposal: December 16, 2022

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