Office of Astronomy for Development

IAU OAD 2025 Grants Open: Astronomy to Promote Sustainable Development

Call for proposals is open to anyone from anywhere in the world. Applicants who lack training or experience in writing proposals can request Proposal Writing support.

  1. Deadline to request proposal writing support: May 14, 2024
  2. Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025(midnight UTC-12)
  3. Full Announcement
  4. To Apply
  5. Webinar will be organised on Friday, May 9, 11:00 UTC targeted at anyone intending to submit a proposal. For Details; Click Here

Note: Applications must be submitted online at the above link. For Questions and Concerns; Click Here

Unlocking Generative AI: Igniting Creativity & Innovation in Library and Information Services

Eswatini  Librarians Association (ESWALA) recently hosted a groundbreaking empowerment workshop held at the Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP) on the 28th March 2025, marking a significant step toward integrating AI into library and information services in Eswatini Libraries were attendees explored AI tools providing a hands-on introduction to essential generative AI applications.

Note

  • To Submit proposal; Click Here
  • 20 June 2025 : Submission of abstracts closes
  • 25 July 2025 : Last day for authors of accepted abstracts to be notified
  • 31 October 2025 : Last day for submission of full papers
  • 27 April – 1 May 2026 : XXVII SCECSAL Conference.