Continuity of service at the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) – ad hoc grant to Astronomy Australia Ltd (AAL)

Overview

The Continuity of service at the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) grant opportunity will run from 2025 to 2027. This grant opportunity will provide funding to ensure the continued operations of the AAT for Australia’s astronomy community for a further two years, and to enable engagement in the exploration of options for the future financial sustainability and alternative uses for the AAT. The objectives of this grant opportunity are: to ensure continued operation and maintenance of the AAT to facilitate information and stakeholder consultation on the future direction of the AAT. The expected outcomes of the grant opportunity are: maintenance of existing operations and infrastructure of the AAT continuity of service at the AAT to enable progression of current surveys and other priority research work information and data on future options for the AAT beyond the life of the program.