The NAOJ ALMA project invites proposals for the ALMA workshop 2023b call. Funding will be available for organizing face-to-face or hybrid meetings. Other organization support will be available for virtual meetings. The ALMA workshop program provides a unique opportunity for the Japanese community members to hold dedicated workshops that are closely related to the scientific and technical aspects of the ALMA telescope. The scope of the workshop can be, for example, detailed planning for the upcoming ALMA proposal call, the formation of new research groups, or the development of new instruments related to the ALMA telescope. Workshops aimed specifically for the upcoming proposal call are highly encouraged in this regard.
Please read the following important points before filling out your application.
1.Workshop styles are classified into three categories:
Category 1- Workshop:
NAOJ ALMA Project will cover the expenses necessary to hold a meeting for several days. In addition to domestic travel expenses, overseas travel expenses for a small number of invited speakers may be covered as necessary. This program can be held jointly with workshops financed by other organizations. Up to 400,000 Yen will be provided.
Category 2- Series of seminar workshops:
NAOJ ALMA Project will cover domestic travel expenses necessary for holding a series of one-day seminar workshops within a one-fiscal-year period. This program does not cover travel expenses to participate in meetings that are hosted by other organizations. Up to 400,000 Yen will be provided.
Category 3- Workshop (Large Proposal):
This is similar to Category 1, but the workshop should focus on the prospects for ALMA Large Proposals, specifically led by researchers in the East Asian region. In addition to domestic travel expenses, overseas travel expenses for a few invited speakers may be covered as needed. This program can be held jointly with workshops financed by other organizations. Up to 1,000,000 Yen will be provided.
2. NAOJ ALMA Project can provide support for the following:
(1) Paperwork related to travel expenses
(2) Reservation of a meeting room and a virtual platform (if the workshop has an online component).
3. The PI shall lead the workshop and implement the following tasks:
(1) Notify the NAOJ ALMA Project of the workshop date as soon as possible. To receive support from the NAOJ ALMA Project, notification shall be given no later than one month prior to the workshop.
(2) Announce the workshop through tennet and ryunet to promote wide participation.
(3) Decide how to allocate the travel allowance to participants within the budget, under the following rules.
(4) We may ask the PI to submit a brief summary of the workshop results for the ALMA Users' Meeting.
4. For workshops categorized as Category 2, the NAOJ ALMA Project may change the budget before the end of the fiscal year, after reviewing the activity status in consultation with the Japanese ALMA science advisory committee.
5. Selection of workshops shall be made by the Selection Committee consisting of:
6. Applicant may apply for other support programs provided by NAOJ along with this program, but the applicant is not allowed to receive support from two or more programs at the same time.
7. Due to the agreement between NAOJ and ASIAA/KASI, NAOJ cannot support the travel budget for researchers from these institutes.
8. The workshop must be held before the ALMA Cycle 11 deadline.
Deadline for submission: 17:00 JST October 31, 2023
Please submit the application form to: alma-ws_atmark_alma.mtk.nao.ac.jp(replace _atmark_ by @)