Team members of the DAP project founded a social enterprise called Cosmic Perspective, a sustainable and consistent platform to conduct Astronomy education and outreach in Pakistan in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The idea was pitched at the Techstars Global Startup Weekend (TGSW) event in Lahore hosted by the National Incubation Center (NIC) in […]
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Friday, Feb 23, 2024 1300-1500 UTC Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2023, the OAD funded 19 projects for a total of €124,011. These projects were run by multidisciplinary teams […]
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Published from iau.org The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to announce the results of its latest call for proposals. 12 projects around the world will receive a total of 96 700 euros in 2024. In addition, two ongoing multi-year projects, selected in previous years, will receive 17 967 euros for their second […]
The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) has concluded its 12th annual call for proposals and 12 projects have been selected to receive funding in 2024 to use astronomy to further sustainable development. In addition, two multi-year projects will receive their second and third year of funding. The OAD has also […]