The IAU will support attendance at this Focus Meeting with travel grants. The process is governed by item 3.9.2 of the Rules and Guidelines for IAU Scientific Meetings.
How the process works
Travel grant applications are submitted directly to the Scientific Organising Committee (SOC) of the 33rd IAU General Assembly and reviewed by the IAU Secretariat. Around the beginning of May 2027, the IAU Assistant General Secretary and General Secretary will forward to the Focus Meeting SOC a list of grant applications relevant to this meeting. The SOC will then rank the applications, and this ranking will be taken into account by the IAU when allocating the grants.
Eligibility
Priority is typically given to:
- Astronomers from IAU member countries with limited access to travel funding
- PhD students and early-career researchers
- Applicants who have submitted an abstract for a contributed talk or poster at the Focus Meeting
How to apply
Travel grant applications are made through the IAU General Assembly registration system. Further details and the application link will be provided once the GA registration opens. The SOC will be in touch with more information in the first quarter of 2027.
Timeline
| Step | Approximate Date |
|---|---|
| GA registration and grant applications open | To be announced by IAU |
| IAU forwards relevant applications to Focus Meeting SOC | ~May 2027 |
| SOC submits ranked list to IAU | ~May 2027 |
| Grant decisions communicated | To be confirmed by IAU |
For full policy details, see the Rules and Guidelines for IAU Scientific Meetings (item 3.9.2). For general enquiries, contact the SOC Chair at ahtela001@gmail.com.