Grants & Funding

American Astronomical Society

Published Date: April 28, 2005

Program Information

Program Name:

Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships in Astronomy

Program URL:

http://www.union.edu/orgs/shapley/

Program Year:

2005

Program Description:

The Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships Program of the American Astronomical Society, a program of two-day visits by professional astronomers to college campuses, can bring the excitement of the modern astronomer's view of the cosmos to any host institution. This announcement serves as an invitation to colleges of all types (junior colleges, teachers' colleges, liberal arts colleges and universities, each institution not offering an astronomical degree) to participate. Visiting professors can contribute to the host institution's academic program and intellectual environment in many different ways. They can give public addresses and can teach a variety of classes in physical, mathematical, and general science, as well as astronomy. The level of these presentations can range from the elementary and non-mathematical to the advanced and technical. In informal discussions, the visitors can advise students on possible future scientific careers and can discuss teaching and curriculum problems with faculty members, deans, and administrators. During visits a talk can be given at a local secondary school, and we encourage such arrangements. The normal time to apply for a Shapley Visit is in September.

Program Restrictions:

Inviting institution is asked to provide $250 worth of support towards the visit. The institution is not expected to provide an honorarium for the speaker.

Public Contact Information

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:

Curriculum Development, Faculty Development

General Fields Supported:

Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Science

Specific Fields Supported:

Astronomy

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Public Organizations, Private Organizations

If organizations may apply, check which ones:

2-Year Colleges, 4-Year Colleges, Universities

If students may apply, check which ones:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific population group?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?

No

Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?

No

If yes, specify

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:

Online Application (specify URL): http://www.union.edu/orgs/shapley/visit.htm

Application Details:

An institution wishing to participate in the Shapley Program should fill out the Visit Request Form (see URL above) and return it as soon as possible. Once an institution is selected as a host, one of the Program's lecturers will be assigned to make the visit.

Application Deadline(s)?:

No

If yes, date(s):

Deadline Comments:

Award Duration:

Fixed

Program Competition Information

Year (last reported competition)  

	Number of Applicants	Number of Awards	Total Funding Dollars	Range of Awards
Other Applicants:
Individual Award Rates:
Institutional Award Rates:				Includes travel expenses and honorarium for speaker.

Sample of Recent Grantees

Grantee	Award Year	Award