From March 18, 2025 to March 21, 2025
Young Astronomers' Meet
2025
at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Welcome to the official webpage of the Young Astronomers' Meet (YAM) -- 2025
An initiative actively supported by the Astronomical Society of India, the YAM provides a dynamic platform for emerging researchers in the field of astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology from around India to share their groundbreaking work, exchange ideas, and build connections with their peers.
The 2025 edition of YAM will be proudly hosted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai (Colaba campus) from March 18 to March 21, 2025. Through a series of presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, this event will foster an environment of intellectual growth and collaboration.
Based on the abstract submissions, 80 students will be selected for in-person presentations (talks and/or posters) and attendance at the meet. Accommodation will be arranged for the selected outstation candidates at the HBCSE (TIFR) campus in Mankhurd, Mumbai. Details regarding travel support will be updated soon on the website. We look forward to seeing you at the meet and to the exciting conversations and collaborations that will shape the next generation of space scientists!
Eligibility Criteria:
Registered PhD./ Integrated-PhD. candidates in various fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Indian Universities and Institutes.
The candidates must not have defended their thesis.
Abstract categories:
Sun, Solar System, Exoplanets, Asteroseismology, and Astrobiology
Stars, Interstellar Medium, Astrochemistry in Milky Way
High Energy phenomena, Fundamental Physics and Astronomy
Galaxies and Cosmology
Instrumentation and Technologies
KEY DATES *
December 01, 2024 : Registration and abstract submission starts
December 31, 2024 : Deadline for abstract submission
January 27, 2025 : Announcement of abstract acceptance
February 10, 2025 : Announcement of final program
March 18, 2025 : Conference Starts
*Subject to change. Please visit this page regularly for updates.
Local Organising Committee
Koshvendra Singh (Chair)
Himanshu Tyagi (Co-Chair)
Shatanik Bhattacharya (Coordinator)
Aman Kaushik
Animesh Sah
Aniruddha Chakraborty
Anoop Gavankar
Aratrika Ghosh
Ashutosh Joshi
Bihan Banerjee
Harsh Mehta
Manya Arora
Mohit Raj Sah
Nipun Ghanghas
Samsuzzaman Afroz
Saurav Sen
Sujay Jadhav
Sulagna Bhattacharya
Vinod Pathak
Varghese Reji
The Venue
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Navy Nagar, Colaba Mumbai 400005, INDIA
YAM 2025 is kindly supported by Astronomical Society of India and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
