REGISTRATION

The National Astronomy Education Coordinators NAECs, science educators, teachers and researchers working in astronomy education from countries in the Mediterranean basin with its diverse culture are welcome to participate in  The Mediterranean Regional IAU-OAE Workshop on Astronomy for Education (MASTED2026). [Mediterranean basin countries include Portugal, Spain France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkiye, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Gibraltar]. The application will be open for every country within the region who aspires to participate in the workshop.

Eligiable applicants may apply for an oral presentation, poster presentation and/or a proposal for a hands-on activity resource on astronomy.

A limited number of 20 participants will be accepted to the workshop to increase the efficiency of the activities. 

Mediterranean countries have priority but other countries are also welcome to apply: if the quota is not fulfilled by the participants from the priority countries, we will contact applicants from other countries. 

 REGISTRATION FORM - (Registratıon ıs now closed!)

Selection for Participants and Grants

The Mediterranean Regional IAU-OAE Workshop on Astronomy for Education (MASTED2026) is being organised by  The IAU Office of Astronomy for Education Center Italy (I-OAE), in collaboration with the Hellenic Physical Society, the NAEC Greece, the NOC Greece teams and ASTRO-EDU Erasmus+ Project consortium.

The registration for this workshop is free! However a limited number of participants will be accepted to increase the efficiency of the workshop. You can apply for a grant to support your participation in the MASTED2026 workshop. 

We ask those who can cover their travel costs, or part of them, through their institution to do so.

This way, we can have more funds available for those who do not have this opportunity. 

Full or partial grants are available for travel, accommodation and meals.

• Please, complete your Registration to apply for a grant.

Evaluation criteria for grants

1. Quality of Abstract: Preference will be given to participants with high quality abstracts that are relevant to the MASTED2026.

2. Means of Support: Priority will be given to applicants with limited means of support.

3. Inclusion: Selection will take into account gender and geographical distribution among recipients.

4. Resume: Preference will be given to NAECs or participants with a resume/CV involved in astronomy education.