Shapley Lecturer Application

The AAS Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureship is a program of 2- to 3-day visits by professional astronomers who bring the excitement of modern astronomy and astrophysics to colleges of all types. Participation is open to two-year colleges and four-year undergraduate institutions throughout North America, including Canada and Mexico, especially institutions that do not offer an astronomical degree, with preference toward community colleges and minority-serving institutions.

Please fill out this form to apply to become a Shapley Lecturer; only full members of the AAS are eligible. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required; others are optional.

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