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Visit
Cape Town
Sutherland
Events
Research
Colloquia
Research Themes
Recent Highlights
Research Staff
Meetings
Publications
Opportunities
Jobs
Postdoctoral Opportunities
Study & Bursaries
2025 MSc and PhD Research Opportunities at SAAO
Visitors programme
Tenders
Careers
Job Shadowing
SAAO Careers Brochure
Explore
What We Do
Science Engagement
Workshop
Data & Resources
Our Telescopes
Media
Resources and Enquiries
Annual Reviews
SAAO Newsletters
SAAO 200 Year Celebrations
Stargazers
SAAO Live
Sutherland in VR
About
Astronomers
SAAO visitors programme application
1. Details of Host
1.1 Name
*
1.2 Email address
*
2. Details of visitor
2.1 Name
*
2.2 Institutional affiliation
*
2.3 Present position
*
2.4 Email
*
2.5 Please submit an abbreviated CV of the visitor
*
2.6 Please submit a list of the visitor's publications for the last 5 years
*
3. Details of visit
3.1 Visit start date
*
3.1 Visit end date
*
3.3 Activities during visit
*
Please describe all research, instrumentation, outreach, development activities that will be undertaken during the visit. Please also detail proposed interactions with South African students at SAAO and the wider astronomy community in South Africa.
3.4 Visit outcome
*
Please list the 3 main intended outcomes of the visit.
4. Cost estimate
4.1 Airfare
*
Please provide an estimate of a return trip to Cape Town in ZAR.
4.2 Do you require subsistence
*
Will you need subsistence? The rate is ZAR 493/day for breakfast, lunch & dinner. If meals are included in a hotel stay, the subsistence is reduced.
Yes
No
4.2-a Please give an estimate of the total subsistence required
Value in ZAR
4.3 Do you require accommodation at SAAO?
*
Self-catered, shared facility accommodation is available on site at SAAO. Please make sure space is available for your preferred dates.
Yes
No
4.4 Will you be going to Sutherland during your visit?
*
Yes
No
4.4a Please provide tentative dates for your stay in hostel in Sutherland
4.5 List any other sources of funding, and the corresponding amounts, that will be used for this trip.
5. Other
5.1 Personal data
*
I consent to the use of this personal information supplied for the purposes of this programme, including any necessary follow-ups. I am aware of my personal information protection rights and hereby trust that the coordinators of this programme will comply with the relevant privacy legislation.