Provides awards to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in solar physics to allow these students to participate actively in the annual SPD meeting (or joint summer meeting with the American Geophysical Association (AGU)/AAS, as appropriate).
by American Astronomical Society
American Astronomical Society
Division on Dynamical Astronomy-Student Stipend Program
The Division on Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society will provide up to two stipends of $600 each on a competitive basis to students who wish to attend the DDA annual meeting. In addition to the stipend award, meeting registration and banquet fees are waived for the stipend winners. The competition is open to […]
Annie J. Cannon Award in Astronomy
The Annie Jump Cannon Award is given to a North American female astronomer within five years of receiving her PhD in the year designated for the award. For example, the recipient of a Ph.D. in 2007 would be eligible for the 2012 award (which must be applied for in calendar year 2011), but not for […]
Chretien International Research Awards
In honor of the memory of Henri Chretien, French Professor of Optics and co-originator of the Ritchey-Chretien 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. Astronomers […]