Welcome to the Arizona Astrobiology Center
Astrobiology is an exciting interdisciplinary field about the origins, evolution and distribution of life in the universe.
The Arizona Astrobiology Center is a hub for many scientific endeavors, providing bold and transformative dialogue.
The Astrobiology Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant 2026
Applications due Friday, February 27, by 5 p.m.
The AABC Seed Grant program is an opportunity to foster creative, ambitious, and interdisciplinary scholarship and engagement in the expansive field of astrobiology. This initiative includes biological, physical, and space science projects as well as projects in the humanities, social sciences, arts, science education, and other fields. This seed grant is a call to thinkers and explorers across all disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria
Amount of Funding: The maximum funding is up to $10,000, depending on the scope and needs of the project. Use of Funds: Funds may be used for research expenses, equipment, travel, and other project-related costs. Duration of Funding: The funding period is up to 2 years.
AABC Meets...
Arizona Astrobiology Center members Ananya Mallik (Geosciences) and Chris Impey (Steward Observatory) tell about their work and what the AABC can offer researchers and students in future endeavors. (More ->)
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Produced by the Arizona Astrobiology Center & the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, “Big Questions: Astrobiology” takes audiences on an immersive journey into some of the universe’s most profound mysteries: How did Earth become habitable? Where did life begin? Could it exist elsewhere? Highlighting the University of Arizona’s leadership in space science and the OSIRIS-REx mission.
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Student Opportunities
We welcome all students from any major to join our weekly discussions, networking and volunteering opportunities, and community- building events.
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We extend a warm invitation to scholars, artists, knowledge holders, and experts from diverse fields of science, inquiry, and the arts.