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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 & SPG 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 to be held on November 6, 2018

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)

Republic of Korea Becomes a Full Participant in Gemini

An agreement was signed on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, that established the Republic of Korea as a full Participant in the Gemini Observatory.

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Funding Opportunities

Partnerships for Innovation
(NSF 19-506) Posted October 18, 2018
Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaborations
(NSF 19-501) Posted October 5, 2018
Understanding the Rules of Life: Epigenetics
(NSF 18-600) Posted September 26, 2018

Upcoming Due Dates

Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF 18-573) Full Proposal: October 22, 2018, Life Sciences, Geosciences
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF 18-573) Full Proposal: October 23, 2018, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research
NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (NSF 18-574) Full Proposal: October 24, 2018

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