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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...

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 February 24, 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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Small Business Technology Transfer Program Phase II
(NSF 21-566) Posted February 16, 2021
Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II
(NSF 21-565) Posted February 16, 2021
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Phase I
(NSF 21-563) Posted February 12, 2021

Upcoming Due Dates

Spectrum Innovation Initiative: National Center for Wireless Spectrum Research (NSF 21-558) Letter of Intent: March 1, 2021, A Letter of Intent must be submitted by the due date specified. Proposers who fail to submit a Letter of Intent by the due date are not eligible to submit an SII-Center proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I (NSF 21-562) Full Proposal: March 4, 2021
Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II (NSF 21-565) Full Proposal: March 4, 2021

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