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Theodore Dunham, Jr. Grants for Research in Astronomy
Offered by Fund for Astrophysical Research
The Fund for Astrophysical Research (F.A.R.) makes small grants to support research in astronomy and astrophysics. Founded in 1936 by Charles G. Thompson and Alice Bemis Thompson, the F.A.R. has supported astronomical and astrophysical projects in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand through loans and gifts of funds and optical equipment. F.A.R. grants are named in memory of Theodore Dunham, Jr., the Scientific Director of the F.A.R. from its founding in 1936 until his death in 1984. Grants are awarded for the acquisition of astronomical equipment, computer time, and computer hardware or software that will be used in research.
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Award Amount $5 000
Host Country United States
Years Since PhD NA
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Comments Provides small grants for research in astronomy & the acquisition of astronomical equipment, computer time, & computer hardware/software that will be used in astronomical research. Preference generally given to multi-user facilities. Does not fund equipment used only for teaching, publication costs, or travel costs for meetings. About 7-9 grants up to $3,000 each are made annually. In meritorious cases grants may be as much as $4,000 or $5,000. Cost sharing is encouraged. Proposals due first Monday in October.
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Fund for Astrophysical Research United States
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Last Verified 19 February 2026 by asntech
Last Updated May 2020
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