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Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences.

U → S. National Science FoundationFederal GrantSolicitation 22-624

Response deadline

Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
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Opportunity details

Notice type
Federal Grant
Original posted
August 4, 2022
Last updated
October 18, 2026
Notice ID
grant-342959

Summary

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.

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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.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicant categories

  • 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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Funding and program

Assistance Listing
47.049
Funding instrument
G
Cost sharing
Not required
Estimated total program funding
$50,000,000
Official modification date

Estimated total program funding is the government figure for the whole program, not an individual award ceiling. These figures are estimates, not guaranteed funding.

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