Before starting the online Application process, please read the 2025 IAF Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme Handbook to get an overview on the programme itself and the application.
Application Documents
To complete your application to the 2025 IAF Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme, you will need to download and fill in the following documents:
| Document | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Endorsement Document | Docx | Download |
| Reference letter template – you will need 2 letters | Docx | Download |
| Applicant's declaration template | Docx | Download |
Submission Deadline
Completed application forms including endorsement, abstract, essay, applicant's declaration and signature, along with the video sample and two reference letters must be received at the IAF Secretariat no later than 14 February 2025 15:00 Paris time UTC +1:00.
Please note that any materials received after this time will not be considered for the 2025 IAF Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme. No exceptions will be made to this deadline.
Contact Information
If you cannot find the answer to your question in the application materials, please address your questions and requests for additional information/clarifications to: eslgrants@iafastro.org.