Office of Astronomy for Development

Join us to celebrate 10 years of #Astro4dev. The OAD was inaugurated back in April 2011 by the South African Minister of Science and Technology in the presence of partners, supporters, and contributors to our vision of ‘Astronomy for a better world’.

Welcome to Astronomy for Development

This course is designed to provide a helping hand to anyone who intends to submit an application to the Office of Astronomy for Development ‘s (OAD) Call for Proposals. It provides a brief introduction to Astronomy for Development and introduces the participant to the OAD project cycle, from needs analysis to monitoring and evaluation.

Results of the 2020 Annual Call for Proposals

The IAU’s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to announce the results of its 2020 call for proposals, with 21 projects selected to receive funding in 2021. These projects, which will address global challenges using astronomy-related innovations

Astro4Dev COVID Resources

As we navigate these difficult times, we have been asking ourselves where and how sciences such as astronomy can contribute to the severe negative impacts of the global pandemic. Here on this page, we are gathering existing efforts by the OAD and the astronomy community, as well as opportunities for you to contribute.