ASTRON and JIVE offer a visitor programme for women working in the fields of astronomy and engineering research & development. This programme is part of an on-going effort to improve the gender balance within ASTRON/JIVE. It is part of our commitment to equal opportunities and to encourage women to seek opportunities within a fundamental and applied research environment. 

As part of this programme, a limited number of grants are available to support visits by women to ASTRON/JIVE so that they can study and work in relevant fields of research in Dwingeloo. It is intended that the selected visitors contribute to their chosen area of work during their stay by working on a research or development project, giving presentations and participating in other outreach activities.

The duration of the visits can range from a few weeks up to three months. The programme provides financial support, sponsoring limited accommodation and travel expenses, but not salary. Visitors will be provided with full office facilities during their visit. 

The name of the programme was chosen with the kind help of Prof. Hugo van Woerden. Helena Kluyver was one of the first women to actively work as an astronomer in The Netherlands.

See also:

• Guidelines
• Helena Kluyver biography 
• Visitors
• Helena Kluyver program brochure

For further information please contact: morgantiATastron.nl