Information for Astronomers Regarding the Partial US Government Shutdown

The partial shutdown of the United States government is have far-reaching affects on US-based astronomers. The American Astronomical Soceity (AAS) sent an action alert to its members today.

“Many federal agencies, including NSF, NASA, and Smithsonian, have been shut down to all but essential operations for 33 days and counting… Hundreds of AAS members are missing paychecks, and the number is growing, including contractors and early-career postdoctoral researchers at NASA and NSF. University and grant-supported AAS members face longer-term uncertainty as NASA grant deadlines and NSF proposal reviews are postponed indefinitely. National observing facilities are preparing to cease operations entirely.”

To provide information and resources for astronomers during the shutdown, the AAS has created a “Shutdown Central” page. This page gives information about financial support, deadlines, and news coverage.

If you have further information to add to the AAS Shutdown Central site, please email shutdown2019@aas.org.

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