Call for Proposals: Grand Canyon 2026 Astronomer in Residence

The Astronomer in Residence Program at Grand Canyon National Park provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with our pristine night skies through programs including sky tours, pop-up telescope viewing, presentations on the universe, dark sky education, citizen science projects, and more.

Three world-class astronomers and multidisciplinary dark sky enthusiasts are selected annually for a residency through a competitive application process. A peer group of expert astronomers select scientists, historians, educators, and artists who have the capacity to provide stellar dark sky programming and education to our community while experiencing the awe and wonder of our precious natural resource.  

The Astronomer in Residence Program serves the priorities of the National Park Service’s Department of Interpretation and Resource Education including dark sky preservation, inclusive storytelling, and climate resiliency.  

Grand Canyon National Park is an International Dark Sky Park. Read more about how the park received its status as an International Dark Sky community.

Click here to see our Astronomer in Residence alumni.