MPS Astronomical Sciences

**Astronomical sciences programs** MPS invests in experimental and theoretical research through several astronomical sciences research programs. The programs support individual researchers and small teams as well as new technologies and larger research projects involving new facilities and scientific capabilities. * * * **[Astronomical Sciences Core Research](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/aag-astronomy-astrophysics-research-grants "Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG)")** Supports individual investigators and collaborative research groups. Includes observational, theoretical, laboratory and archival data studies in astronomy and astrophysics. Broad topic areas include, but are not limited to: - Cosmology. - Extragalactic astronomy. - Galactic astronomy. - Stellar astronomy. - Exoplanet studies. - Solar and solar system astronomy. - Time-domain astrophysics. - Laboratory astrophysics. - Statistical and computational methods for astronomy . **[Astronomical Sciences Technology & Instrumentation](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/ati-advanced-technologies-instrumentation-astronomical-sciences "Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences (ATI)")** Supports the development of advanced technologies and instrumentation for use in ground-based astronomy and astrophysics, including advanced technology development and concept feasibility studies. **[Astronomical Sciences Innovations](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/msip-mid-scale-innovations-program-astronomical-sciences/504874/nsf19-605)** Supports a small number of larger astronomical sciences activities and projects including research projects, facilities development, construction and operations, and open-access capabilities.