Travel Scholarships for African Students – The school is organized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (NASL) and by the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). This school will take place over a three-week period and is aimed towards early graduate students (MSc/PhD) in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics from African countries, although we will also consider final year BSc students with a strong intention of entering a graduate program on Astronomy and Astrophysics. The lecturers are invited experts from around the world
The International Astronomical Union is a nongovernmental organization with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and development through global cooperation.
It was founded in 1919 and is based in Paris, France. The IAU is composed of individual members, who include both professional astronomers and junior scientists, and national members, such as professional associations, national societies, or academic institutions. Individual members are organized into divisions, committees, and working.
Acceptance to the school covers flights to and from South Africa (including domestic flights), accommodation and subsistence at the ISYA. All selected students are expected to commit 100% of their time to participate in all the planned activities held over the three weeks duration of the school (we will start each day at 9am and end about 7pm).
Requirement
- This school will take place over a three-week period and is aimed towards early graduate students (MSc/PhD) in Physics, Astronomy or Astrophysics from African countries, although we will also consider final year BSc students with a strong intention of entering a graduate program on Astronomy and Astrophysics.
- These chosen students will be from regions where less opportunities are available for students to be directly exposed to the full extent of up-to-date astrophysics, both on theory and observations
How To Apply
To apply for the school please fill in your academic information, motivation and a 3 page CV in the school application form. As part of the application you will also need to arrange two letters of recommendation to be sent to isya2023@saao.ac.za. The letters should be from your supervisor, a professional scientist or the Head of your institution/department
