Official Announcement of the KAS Grant
The Korean Astronomical Society (KAS) is pleased to offer the KAS Grant to the participants of IAUGA2021 in the following three categories.Categories | Support | Requirements | Volunteer activity service hours |
Application |
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Students (enrolled in a undergrad or graduate program related to astronomy) |
Complimentary registration USD 300 - 600 depending on travel distance |
1. GA registration 2. KAS grant application Official certificate of student enrollment (in English) with a valid expiration date ANDEndorsement letter by an IAU individual member |
10-15 hours | Apply |
Early-career astronomers/ IAU junior members |
Complimentary registration USD 300 - 600 depending on travel distance |
1. GA registration Abstract submission 2. KAS grant application IAU junior membership ORAn endorsement letter from an IAU individual member |
~10 hours | Apply |
Retired IAU members | Complimentary registration USD 500 - 1,200 depending on travel distance |
1. GA registration 2. KAS grant application IAU individual membership ANDDocument showing retired status |
Mentoring at the Young Astronomers’ Lunch(es) | Apply |
Service areas include (1) session assistance, (2) badge checking at the gate, and (3) conference bag pick-up desk.
Your application will be reviewed on a rolling-basis until February 28, 2021 .
The results will be notified to grantees no later than March 11, 2021 .
Your application for the KAS grant is independent of the IAU travel grant (deadline: March 15, 2021), but the list of KAS grantees will be shared with the IAU secretariat.
If you have any question about the KAS grant, write to kasgrant@iauga2022.org