The Heising-Simons Foundation’s Science program announces a new Open Call for Science Events and Gatherings. For this call, the Foundation welcomes applications for grants to support meetings, workshops, conferences, summer schools, research collaboration gatherings, and other events related to the fields of astronomy, planetary science, cosmology, fundamental physics, climate change science, and/or increasing the representation and retention of underrepresented groups in these fields. They expect to fund up to $400,000 total in grants during each open call for proposals, with each grant being between $20,000 and $80,000. For grants to universities, the Foundation accepts an indirect cost rate up to 15% of the total direct costs. Note that for this cycle For Cycle 1 proposals, the event must take place between April 15, 2025 and March 31, 2026. The primary audience of the event must be undergraduate level and above, and aimed at the scientific community. Events specifically targeting k-12 educators are not eligible.
Internal Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2025
https://psu.infoready4.com/CompetitionSpace/#competitionDetail/1960197
