Supports early-career interdisciplinary teams to pursue innovative, collaborative research using LSST data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory to advance foundational discoveries in astronomy and related fields.
Student Observing Support (SOS) supports students’ telescope and archival research through stipends, computing equipment, and conference travel to develop research skills and train future telescope users.
Astronomical Sciences Innovations (Astro-Innovations) supports the U.S. astronomical community through larger science projects, facilities, and shared capabilities to advance research and expand access.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Predoctoral Fellowship Program supports graduate students’ thesis research in astrophysics and related fields to advance doctoral work and encourage collaboration.
Astronomical Sciences Core Research (Astro-Core) supports individual researchers and collaborative groups studying astronomy and astrophysics to advance foundational knowledge across the field.