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University Radio Observatories Program (AST-URO)

Status: Archived

Archived funding opportunity

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Synopsis

The URO program provides support for operations, technical enhancements, scientific investigations, and student training at university-based radio facilities. A primary function of funded University Radio Observatories is to provide focused research environments that foster hands-on student involvement in state-of-the-art radio astronomy instrumentation. UROs also serve the general astronomical community by providing open access to a substantial fraction of available telescope time.

Program contacts

Richard E. Barvainis
rbarvai@nsf.gov (703) 292-4891

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