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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 June 27, 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: C. Padilla (NRAO/AUI/NSF)

Appointment of Dr. Green as AST Division Director

Dr. Richard Green will be joining us as the Division Director for MPS/AST, effective September 18, 2017.

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Funding Opportunities

Innovation Corps - National Innovation Network Teams Program (I-CorpsTM Teams)
(NSF 18-563) Posted June 13, 2018
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1:
(NSF 18-558) Posted May 2, 2018
Partnerships between Science and Engineering Fields and the NSF TRIPODS Institutes
(NSF 18-542) Posted February 27, 2018

Upcoming Due Dates

Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (NSF 17-516) Full Proposal: June 20, 2018
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1: (NSF 18-558) Letter of Intent: July 3, 2018
Faculty Early Career Development Program (NSF 17-537) Full Proposal: July 18, 2018, -- for BIO, CISE, EHR

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