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Membership Guidelines
(click here for
additional information on membership fees and admission policies)
(click
here for additional information regarding international guidelines)
Adopted by the AURA Board of Directors on April 8, 1992
1. The applicant institution should demonstrate that it has
been successful in promoting astronomy in its own institution
as evidenced by the quality, scope, and effectiveness of its
astronomy program with these guidelines:
a. All Applicants
i. A staff of five or more faculty or equivalent; and
ii. A research program that, on assessment of its quality
and effectiveness, would place the applicant among the ranking
of current AURA members.
b. Universities
i. A graduate program leading to a doctorate in astronomy,
astrophysics, or related studies; and
ii. An average of one or more doctorates awarded per year
over a five-year period.
c. Other Nonprofit Institutions
i. Significant contributions to astronomical research through
the operation of facilities or sites or through other means;
and
ii. Programs to promote astronomy, for example, through public
or private education.
2. The applicant institution should have demonstrated an involvement
in AURA's role and mission in astronomy through:
a. Publications by faculty or staff, and, if applicable, by
students based upon data gathered at AURA facilities; and
b. Service by faculty or staff on AURA's Board of Directors
as Directors-at-Large or on AURA Centers' advisory or review
committees, such as visiting, users, telescope time allocation,
etc.
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