How much funding does Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants provide?

Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants provides $50,000,000 total in funding.

When is the deadline for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants?

The deadline is November 16, 2026.

Who is eligible for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants?

Eligible applicants: Open to all applicant types.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

U.S. National Science Foundation

Federal Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$50,000,000 total

Deadline

November 16, 2026

43 days left

Grant Type

Federal

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Open to all applicant types

Overview

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.