Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Space and Aerospace, Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Nov 16, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Open to all applicant types

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants is administered by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), listed via Grants.gov.