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Find similar grantsFAMOUS Travel Grants is sponsored by American Astronomical Society. Offers funding to AAS members to travel to a Society meeting to present their research, specifically to increase the number of astronomers from historically underrepresented groups, such as scientists at small colleges, minorities, non-traditional students, and veterans.
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FAMOUS Travel Grants by American Astronomical Society 2026 | Atom Grants The FAMOUS Travel Grants help underrepresented AAS members present research at AAS meetings by funding travel, meals, and lodging to promote diversity in astronomy. Funder: American Astronomical Society Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | November 2026 Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award; supports travel, meals, and lodging for a single AAS meeting.
Summary: Supports travel for AAS members from underrepresented groups to attend and present at Society meetings. Key Information: Registration fees not covered; recipients must wait three years before reapplying.
The FAMOUS Travel Grants program, administered by the American Astronomical Society (AAS), provides financial support to AAS members—especially those from groups historically underrepresented in astronomy—to attend and present research at AAS meetings. The grant is designed to increase diversity and participation within the astronomical community by helping offset travel, meals, and lodging costs.
While all AAS members are eligible to apply, priority is given to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, including minorities, scientists at small colleges, non-traditional students, and veterans. See the full grant listing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: AAS members from historically underrepresented groups, including scientists at small colleges, minorities, non-traditional students, and veterans. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FAMOUS Travel Grants is funded by American Astronomical Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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