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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 January 26-27, 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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National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program
(NSF 21-536) Posted November 27, 2020
Understanding the Rules of Life: Microbiome Interactions and Mechanisms
(NSF 21-534) Posted November 24, 2020
Navigating the New Arctic
(NSF 21-524) Posted November 10, 2020

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Upcoming Due Dates

WINDOWS ON THE UNIVERSE: THE ERA OF MULTI-MESSENGER ASTROPHYSICS (PD 18-5115) Full Proposal: December 1, 2020, Nuclear Physics - Theory and Experiment; Particle Astrophysics - Experiment
Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I (NSF 20-527) Full Proposal: December 3, 2020, Small businesses can submit a Project Pitch at any time. Small businesses that have been invited to submit a full proposal can submit a proposal based on that Project Pitch at any time during one of the submission windows listed above.
Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II (NSF 20-545) Full Proposal: December 3, 2020

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Reviewers Wanted for AAG Programs

Next AAAC meeting will be held on January 26-27, 2021

NSF-supported observatory renamed for astronomer Vera C. Rubin

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