[ASA] Annual call for new IAU Individual and Junior Members

[Sarah Brough]

Dear All,


The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is pleased to announce that the annual application cycle for new Individual Members<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rVUAC1WLPxcOZJ7NViLfpGtVuwZN?domain=iau.org> and Junior Members<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/EGk5C2xMQzi6m5NzMh1h38t5cO4p?domain=iau.org>, to be admitted in 2027, is open. Apply for membership<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tKisC3QNPBix4D5zns2iZKtQp-iG?domain=iau.secure-platform.com> by 15 December 2026.


The IAU connects professional astronomers worldwide, providing a global platform for collaboration, scientific exchange and international outreach. Interested individuals from around the world are encouraged to submit an application to join the IAU community.


IAU Junior Members who were admitted to the IAU membership in 2021 or earlier are reaching or have reached the end of their six-year Junior Membership term and should apply for Individual Membership during this application cycle. Likewise, applicants without prior Junior Membership, having earned a PhD or equivalent qualification in 2021 or earlier, shall apply for Individual Membership. Applicants who obtained their PhD or equivalent qualification between 2022–2026 should apply for Junior Membership (unless they have already secured a permanent or long-term position).


More details on eligibility and how to apply are given through the IAU’s call here: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PzvdC4QOPEi684pKXhWsGpt4ccQC?domain=iau.org


In this context, as NCA Chair I am the IAU National Member representative. I can advise that there are no additional local eligibility criteria or submission steps beyond those described by the IAU. Once the IAU deadline has passed, applications are sent to the NCA where we check them for eligibility before returning our recommendations to the IAU.


Cheers,

Sarah

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Professor Sarah Brough
Head of School | School of Physics
Chair | National Committee for Astronomy
Australian Observer | European Southern Observatory Council
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