AfAS 2021 Seed Research Grant - Call for Applications

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The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) invites applications for the AfAS 2021 Seed Research Grant to support research projects in Astronomy (including Astrophysics and Space Science) conducted by postgraduate students and/or early career researchers based in Africa.

Two grants of up to ZAR 15,000 each will be awarded to outstanding applicants. The seed funding may be used for international/domestic travel, lodging, computer equipment and other research-related expenses.

Eligibility

- Applicants can be citizens of any country, provided they are based in Africa during the 2020-2021 academic year.
- Applicants are currently conducting research in Astronomy (including Astrophysics and Space Science) at an academic or scientific research institute in Africa.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a postgraduate level or they must have received their PhD degree within the past three years (i.e. between September 2017 - September 2020).

Interested students and/or early career researchers should submit their applications in one single PDF to Mr Charles Takalana by 30 November 2020.

The full call for applications including rules and guidelines is attached.

Kindly distribute the call to interested parties.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Zara Randriamanakoto (AfAS Early Career Representative Officer).