Opportunities

Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

U.S. National Science Foundation

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. The Program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory, and archival data studies in astronomy and astrophysics. The Program also considers proposals for projects and tools that enable or enhance astronomical research. Proposals may span multiple disciplines and/or areas of study and may utilize multiple techniques.

Deadline

2026-11-16

Who can apply

Open to: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility".

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Sources

Grants.gov. Last updated 2026-10-26.

Always confirm eligibility and deadlines on the funder's own page before applying.