IAU OAE Invites Applications for 2026 Teacher Training Programme

The IAU Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual Teacher Training Programme (TTP). Researchers and practitioners in astronomy education are invited to collaborate with the OAE National Astronomy Education Coordinators (NAECs), local astronomers and local teachers, and submit proposals to host teacher training workshops.

Through the programme, the OAE aims to support and recognise the professional development of teachers, with the ultimate goal of improving astronomy education for students around the world. The proposals should be structured according to the Astronomy Teacher Training Transparency Standards (AT3S), which aim to assist organisers in planning and executing the TTPs successfully. The standards are not merely a set of rules, but a framework of guidelines designed to ensure transparency.

For the 2026 call for proposals, the OAE is expanding opportunities for participation in the TTP by offering two options to accommodate applicants with different needs and resources:

1. Endorsement: Intended for those who have already secured funding elsewhere and would like to have their project reviewed and endorsed under the OAE TTP.

2. Funding: Aimed at applicants who are seeking funding of up to € 2,000 for their workshop, in line with the previous TTP program. There is limited funding from the OAE, making this option more competitive.

Read more: https://iau.org/IAU/News/Ann2026/OAE-TTP2026.aspx