RAS – Astro4dev Mobility grants
Coordinated by the OAD in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS)
Background: This is a mobility grant, funded through the Royal Astronomical Society, with the goal of establishing or nurturing research, education and/or development related collaborations between the United Kingdom (UK) and countries where astronomy research is not well established.
Who can apply for an RAS-Astro4dev mobility grant? Researchers or science communicators who are based in the UK, or those outside the UK who will collaborate with a UK partner.
Applications open: 3 April 2023
Deadline for applications: 3 May 2023
Terms (Please read before applying for funding):
- The maximum grant contribution will generally be £1000. Additional support leveraged from other sources (agencies, foundations, etc) will also be acceptable and will be considered favourably in reviewing the applications.
- The grant should be spent within one year of the award.
- After completion of the trip, the project PI will be required to provide a report describing the activities undertaken, an account of the grant spending, and recommendations regarding further actions.
Outcome of 2023 grants: Read more about the winners of the 2023 Astro4Dev mobility grants.