Astrophysics grants

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher

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Covers: Conference travel, registration and subsistence; students normally receive at most half of the costs.

Normally only RAS Fellows may apply, and applications cannot be made on another person’s behalf. Doctoral travel must take place before the viva or thesis defence; support for postdoctoral or academic travel is exceptional. The scheme normally excludes activities fundable through research councils and does not pay degree fees. Consult the individual scheme rules.

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher

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Covers: Eligible study or research project costs; degree fees excluded.

Normally only RAS Fellows may apply, and applications cannot be made on another person’s behalf. Doctoral travel must take place before the viva or thesis defence; support for postdoctoral or academic travel is exceptional. The scheme normally excludes activities fundable through research councils and does not pay degree fees. Consult the individual scheme rules.

Career stage: Not specified

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Scientific contribution to an IAU General Assembly session and demonstrated need. Submit abstracts and complete online registration before the English-language grant application. Selection depends on programme acceptance and scientific assessment; an award amount is not specified on the public page.