Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Grants
Program Description
The Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program provides individual investigator research grants in the following themes:
- Planetary Astronomy (PLA) - Theoretical and observational studies of the detailed structure and composition of the surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres of the planets and satellites in the Solar System; the nature of small bodies (asteroids and comets); the inter-planetary medium; and the origin and development of the Solar System. Laboratory investigations of relevance to Solar System phenomena are included in this theme.
- Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (SAA) - Theoretical and observational studies of the structure and activity of the Sun and other stars; the physical properties and composition of all types of single and multiple stars; extra-solar system planet formation and detection; star formation and stellar evolution; stellar nucleosynthesis; and the properties of atoms and molecules of relevance to stellar astronomy.
- Galactic Astronomy (GAL) - Theoretical and observational studies on the composition, structure, and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy and nearby galaxies. Research may focus on the stellar populations in these galaxies; the characteristics of star clusters; the interstellar medium; and the properties of atomic and molecular constituents of the interstellar medium. Relevant laboratory investigations are included.
- Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology (EXC) - Theoretical and observational studies of the more distant Universe. Research topics include galaxy formation, evolution, and interaction; active galaxies; quasars; large-scale structure; and all areas of cosmology.
Contact Information
Vernon
L.
Pankonin
Program Director, Planetary Astronomy
Phone: (703) 292-4902
Fax: (703) 292-9034
vpankoni@nsf.gov
Program Director, Stellar Astronomy & Astrophysics
Eileen
D.
Friel
Acting Program Director, Galactic Astronomy
Phone: (703) 292-4895
Fax: (703) 292-9034
efriel@nsf.gov
Nigel
A.
Sharp
Program Director, Extragalactic Astronomy & Cosmology
Phone: (703) 292-4905
Fax: (703) 292-9034
nsharp@nsf.gov
Kim
S.
Elliott
Computer Specialist
Phone: (703) 292-4894
kelliott@nsf.gov
Deadlines and Target Dates
Full Proposal Deadline Date:
November 15, 2003
(Same date every year. If date falls on weekend, proposals are due the following Monday. If date falls on a holiday, proposals are due the next business day.)
Awards
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the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Grants programs.
Related Links
Link to current GPG
http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gpg
Link to Specialized Information for Principal Investigators
http://www.nsf.gov/home/menus/pi.html
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