[AAA] IAU100 Special Projects

[Andrea P. Buccino]

En la Página de la IAU hoy encontré este link, que se detalla abajo
https://www.iau.org/public/iau100/call-special-projects/

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  Call for Proposals for Official Endorsement for IAU100 Special 
Projects

The IAU100 Task Force is issuing a call for proposals for Special 
Projects in support of IAU100 Goals at either a local or national level. 
An IAU100 Special Project is a highlighted astronomy-oriented activity 
that supports the IAU100 Goals under one or more of the IAU100 Flasgship 
Programmes, and will be implemented at a local or national level. The 
IAU100 Task Force will provide seed money support not exceeding 2500 EUR 
for IAU100 Special Projects.

Endorsement process

     The call is open to proposals from anywhere in the world.
     Proposers must submit an online application documenting the key 
aspects of their project.
     Proposals will be evaluated by the IAU100 Task Force.
     Selected projects will be notified by the IAU100 Secretariat.
     Grant agreements will be signed between the IAU100 Secretariat and 
the coordinators of the selected projects.

Timeline

     24 March 2018 - Open Call for proposals issued.
     23:59 CEST on 15 June 2018 - Deadline for proposals.
     30 September 2018 -  All projects notified and grant agreements 
sent to successful projects.

Criteria for endorsement of IAU100 Special Projects

     Clear connection to one or more IAU100 Flagship Programmes.
     Implementation during 2019.
     Clear objective to reach defined target audiences.
     Clear definition of scope on any scale from local to national.
     Well-defined project plan for development through to deployment.
     Plausible plan for obtaining adequate support to execute the 
project, or a clear description of funds already contributed.
     Anticipated project impact.
     Anticipated sustainability plan.
     Proposers are encouraged to link the project goals to UN 
Sustainable Development Goals.
     All distributable project resources, materials, etc. should be 
released to the public under an appropriate license (e.g. Creative 
Commons) allowing free use and adaptation.
     Proposals should be submitted via the online Application Form. All 
received proposals will be acknowledged by email. However, if you are 
unable to submit the proposal online for any reason, you may contact us 
at least a week before the deadline to arrange for an alternative 
submission method. This includes those with visual or other impairments 
who may require assistance.
     Only proposals submitted in English will be considered.
     Application forms should be complete and received before the 
deadline.

Grant Amount

The seed money support for IAU100 Special Projects will not exceed 2500 
EUR.
Other Considerations

     Results of the call will be considered final.
     Exceptional proposals that cannot be financially supported through 
this call will be endorsed by the IAU100 celebrations and included in a 
Recommended Projects list to help them secure funding from other 
sources.

Submission

Fill in the entry form available here and submit it before 23:59 CEST 
on 15 June 2018.
Contact

For any enquiries please contact the IAU100 Secretariat at 
rivero en strw.leidenuniv.nl.
About IAU100
Overview

In 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) will celebrate its 
100th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the IAU will organise 
a year-long celebration to increase awareness of a century of 
astronomical discoveries, as well as to support and improve the use of 
astronomy as a tool for education, development and diplomacy under the 
central theme “Uniting our World to Explore the Universe”.

These celebrations will stimulate worldwide interest in astronomy and 
science and will reach out to the global astronomical community, 
national science organisations and societies, policy-makers, students, 
families and the general public.

The IAU100 activities will take place at global and regional levels, 
especially at national and local levels. The IAU is preparing a 
comprehensive programme of flagship initiatives to reach the targeted 
audiences worldwide through the IAU National Outreach Contact points in 
over 100 countries.
Goals

     Increase awareness of progress and excitement in astronomy over the 
past century, in particular:
         The importance of collaborative enterprise of astronomy as a 
whole,
         The importance of technology development for astronomical 
progress,
         The coordinating role of the IAU fostering communication and 
exchange of ideas for the global astronomical community.
     Promote widespread access to astronomy knowledge and observing 
experiences.
     Support and improve use of astronomy as a tool for education, 
development and diplomacy.
     Support and improve an inclusive, equalitarian and diverse 
astronomy community.
     Facilitate the preservation and protection of the world’s cultural 
and natural heritage of dark and quiet skies.
     Raise awareness and discuss prospective new exciting developments 
in the next 100 years of astronomy.

IAU100 Flagship Programmes

The IAU Flagship Programmes are global programmes on specific themes 
that will help to achieve the IAU100’s main goals.

1- IAU100 Celebrations: Through the organisation of different 
high-level events, the IAU100 Years celebrations will bring together 
high-level representatives, policy-makers and

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