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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 2023

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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Workplace Equity for Persons with Disabilities in STEM and STEM Education
(NSF 23-593) Posted May 19, 2023
BioFoundries to Enable Access to Infrastructure and Resources for Advancing Modern Biology and Biotechnology
(NSF 23-585) Posted May 5, 2023
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2
(NSF 23-570) Posted March 20, 2023

Upcoming Due Dates

Spectrum and Wireless Innovation enabled by Future Technologies - Satellite-Terrestrial Coexistence (NSF 23-567) Full Proposal: June 5, 2023
Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (NSF 20-570) Full Proposal: June 14, 2023
Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-2 (NSF 23-570) Preliminary Proposal: June 20, 2023

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