IAU Travel Scholarships is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by International Astronomical Union (IAU).
About the Scholarship
is a non-governmental organization with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and development through global cooperation.
The IAU is composed of individual members, who include both professional astronomers and junior scientists, and national members, such as professional associations, national societies, or .
The scholarship is organized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (NASL) and by the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO).
This scholarship will take place over a three-week period and is aimed towards early graduate students (MSc/PhD) in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics from African countries.
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Benefits of IAU Travel Scholarships
Acceptance to the school covers flights to and from South Africa (including domestic flights), accommodation and subsistence at the ISYA.
All selected students are expected to commit 100% of their time to participate in all the planned activities held over the three week duration of the school (we will start each day at 9am and end about 7pm).
Requirements for IAU Travel Scholarships
This school will take place over a three-week period and is aimed towards early graduate students (MSc/PhD) in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics from African countries.
Although, they will also consider final year BSc students with a strong intention of entering a graduate program on Astronomy and Astrophysics.
These chosen students will be from regions where less opportunities are available for students to be directly exposed to the full extent of up-to-date astrophysics, both on theory and observations.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2022.
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