September 15, 2017

Announcement – Asia-Pacific Grant Deadline Extended: New Deadline: October 15, 2018

Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 (CAP 2018) in Japan will provide a  unique opportunity to promote the development and professionalization of science communication in the Asia-Pacific region. A joint effort between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and a Japanese crowdfunding campaign will allow support for the attendance of participants from developing countries in the region. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 15, 2018.

The application is open not only students and young communicators but to all science professionals whose work can impact the future of Astronomy dissemination and informal outreach in the region. The organizers are paying particular attention to science communicators in developing countries the Asia-Pacific region. The NAOJ and crowdfunding donors will seek to award grants to next generation of science communicators and provide an opportunity for training for all grant allocated participants.

September 15, 2017

Announcement – Asia-Pacific Grant Deadline Extended: New Deadline: October 15, 2018

Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2018 (CAP 2018) in Japan will provide a  unique opportunity to promote the development and professionalization of science communication in the Asia-Pacific region. A joint effort between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and a Japanese crowdfunding campaign will allow support for the attendance of participants from developing countries in the region. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 15, 2018.

The application is open not only students and young communicators but to all science professionals whose work can impact the future of Astronomy dissemination and informal outreach in the region. The organizers are paying particular attention to science communicators in developing countries the Asia-Pacific region. The NAOJ and crowdfunding donors will seek to award grants to next generation of science communicators and provide an opportunity for training for all grant allocated participants.