[American Astronomical Society](https://aas.org)

June 18, 2017

$1,000–$10,000 per grant (typical award ~$5,000); paid on a reimbursement basis.

Supports education-related mentoring and professional development for US-based AAS members, with emphasis on engagement, networking, mentoring, and inclusion.

--- ## Description The American Astronomical Society (AAS) Astronomy Education Board (AEB) mini-grants program is designed to support education-related mentoring and professional development experiences for AAS members. The initiative aims to enhance the ability of members to educate diverse audiences and foster coordinated professional development activities, as recommended in the AAS education strategy. Projects may take place at AAS or Division meetings, on college/university campuses, in museums, planetariums, observatories, or via online platforms such as webinars and virtual hangouts. Priority areas include engagement with astronomical ideas and data, communication and networking among members, mentoring at all career stages, and promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in education-related activities. --- ## Due Dates - June 18, 2017: Application deadline (full proposals) — applications due Sunday, 18 June at 11:59 pm Eastern time. --- ## Funding Amount - Individual grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. - Typical award is approximately $5,000. - Grants are paid on a reimbursement basis. - No indirect costs (overhead) are covered. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be US-based members of the American Astronomical Society (AAS). - Proposals should focus on providing education-related mentoring and professional-development experiences for fellow AAS members. - Activities may be held at AAS meetings, academic institutions, museums, planetariums, observatories, or online. --- ## Application Process - Submit a full proposal by the stated deadline. - Proposals should outline the planned education or professional development activity, its objectives, and how it aligns with AAS education priorities. - For detailed application instructions and requirements, see the [call for proposals](https://aas.org/epd-ao). --- ## Additional Information - The program does not pay indirect costs (overhead). - Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis only. - Proposals that promote equity, inclusion, and diversity are strongly encouraged. --- ## External Links - [Mini-Grants Program Details and Call for Proposals](https://aas.org/posts/opportunity/2017/04/mini-grants-available-education-professional-development) - [AAS Astronomy Education Board](https://aas.org/comms/astronomy-education-board) - [AAS Education Task Force Report](https://files.aas.org/EduTaskForce/AAS-Task-Force-on-Education-Report_encrypted.pdf) - [AAS Main Funding Opportunities](https://aas.org/subjects/general-funding-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |-------------------|--------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------| | AAS Grants Office | [email protected] | +1 202-328-2010 | [Contact AAS](https://aas.org/contact) |

Mini-Grants Available for Education & Professional Development - American Astronomical Society

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