In honor of the memory of Henri Chrétien, French Professor of Optics and co-originator of the Ritchey-Chrétien telescope design, the American Astronomical Society has been named to administer grants to further international collaborative projects in observational astronomy. Emphasis is on long-term visits and the development of close working relationships with astronomers in other countries. Preference will be given to individuals of high promise who are otherwise unfunded.
Applicant citizenship: Worldwide
Host country: United States
Years since PhD: NA
Award: $20 000
Award Duration (years): 1
Research costs:
Benefits: The awards may be used to cover any reasonable costs associated with astronomical observational research including travel costs, salary, publication costs, and small pieces of research equipment. If appropriate, the recipient's family is encouraged to accompany him/her on the long-term international visit.
Mobility rule: No
Subjects: Astrophysics and Astronomy
Additional comments: Eligibility: Astronomers with a Ph.D or equivalent; graduate students are not eligible. Up to $20,000 (U.S.) is available each year to one or more individuals or groups to be used for the support of international observational astronomy with the emphasis upon long-term, international visits.
How to apply? For further eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: Official Funding website
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