In 1985, The University of Arizona established an interdisciplinary Theoretical Astrophysics Program to foster scientific and academic links amongst the Physics, Astronomy, and Planetary Sciences departments, as well as the Applied Mathematics program and the NOAO. This program administers a colloquium series, a matching grants program, and prizes for student research.
Theoretical Astrophysics Program Membership
The Program is always pleased to recruit new members who would participate in Program activities. The University of Arizona's faculty, researchers and students interested in joining the Program are invited to submit an application directly to any member of the TAP Steering Committee. The application should consist of a CV and a cover letter explaining how their research and training relate to the Theoretical Astrophysics Program. Involvement in Program activities prior to a formal application for membership is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Potential applicants are also encouraged to discuss their application with Steering Committee members.
Applicants can join the Program as "Faculty Affiliate Members", "Research Associate Members" or "Graduate Student Members", as appropriate.
Jia Liu, Princeton September 17, 2018
TAP Fall 2018 Kickoff Event August 27, 2018
The TAP Steering Committee shares a short presentation to introduce everyone to new members and research, share current and future program goals, and preview annual activities including the Graduate Student Research Prize competition.
We are working to increase the focus on theoretical research at the UA and are excited to welcome the theory community to participate in all activities.
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Graduate Student Research Prize
Due date: Jan 15, 2019 5:00PM MST
Winner announced: Mid-February
Present research at March/April colloquium
General guidelines:
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Eligibility: Current grad students or < one-year post Ph.D.
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Original research on any theoretical astrophysics topic
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Endorsement by research advisor (application collaboration encouraged)
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Committee selection based on quality and originality
Guidelines for Graduate Student Research Prize (pdf)
View past nominated research papers here
For more information contact: Rosie Johnson, TAP Project Manager (PG4gdWVycz0iem52eWdiOnFjZm55Z3ZmQHJ6bnZ5Lm5ldm1iYW4ucnFoIj5xY2ZueWd2ZkByem52eS5uZXZtYmFuLnJxaDwvbj4=), or the TAP Steering Committee.
Small Matching Grants Program
The Theoretical Astrophysics Program invites one-page proposals for small matching grants in support of theoretical astrophysics research at The University of Arizona.
Due to limited funding, no new small grant proposals will be awarded until after February 1, 2019.
TAP Steering Committee
Dimitrios Psaltis, Chair
Gurtina Besla
Andrew Youdin
Erik Asphaug
Isamu Matsuyama
Ina Sarcevic
TAP Colloquium Organizing Committee
Isamu Matsuyama
Kaitlin Kratter
Samuel Gralla
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 3, 2018
3:45 pm to 5:00 pm