Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Astronomer in Residence program at Grand Canyon National Park offers astronomers and dark-sky advocates from diverse fields—including science, art, technology, and conservation—the opportunity to practice and share their discipline with park visitors under one of the most pristine night skies in the United States. Through educational outreach and creative connection, the program hopes to inspire visitors to see the value of night skies, raise awareness of the threats posed by light pollution, and explore society's complex relationship with natural darkness.
Astronomers, both professional and amateur; scientists from ecologists to geologists; dark-sky advocates; educators; writers; and other practitioners with expertise in the night sky are encouraged to apply. We seek a variety of voices and strategies to engage our visitors in dark sky preservation. Residents are encouraged to offer a minimum of three (30 minutes or longer) programs per week for the duration of their residency.
Requested Application Materials
Before completing this application, please prepare the following items.
- General info: name, gender, ethnicity, online addresses, preferred style of communication, zip code, contact info, & how you heard about the program.
- Short Bio
- Summary of Experience
- CV/Resume
- Press/Media: Articles, publications, relevant media (optional)
- Residency Proposal
- Answer: What will you teach our visitors and community while in residence?
- Program Descriptions: Up to 3 descriptions of programs you'd like to provide to Grand Canyon visitors.
- Description of additional project, if applicable.
- Scheduling
Best time of year for you to be in residence, scheduling conflicts, + requested duration of residency between 4 - 8 weeks.
- Optional question: Is there anything else you'd like to share about why you'd make a great fit for this role?
- Optional additional support materials
- Submission of this form requires a $25.00 application fee. Grand Canyon Indigenous Tribal Members should email residency@grandcanyon.org with proof of membership to receive a coupon code for a free application.
Proposals are due July 15, 2026.
Please reach out to residency@grandcanyon.org with any questions.
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