We invite young researchers from Colombian institutions to apply for the EuroCol Julio Garavito Award in Astronomy, a recognition awarded thanks to the collaboration between Colombia, the Europlanet Society and the Sir John and Lady Mason Academic Trust.

This award is aimed at those who have obtained thesis in undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degrees with projects related to astronomy in the fields of astrochemistry, astrobiology, outreach, instrumentation, or planetary sciences. Those with relevant scientific publications in these fields of research may also apply. The works presented must have been defended or accepted from January 1, 2024, until the closing date of the call, April 1, 2025. 

The five best contributions will be awarded, each with a financial support of one million Colombian pesos (COP$1,000,000.00), as an incentive and recognition of their work and dedication.

Registration will be open until April 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Colombian time).

Winners will be notified by email.  The awarding of the best works that apply for the "EuroCol Julio Garavito Award in Astronomy" will take place during the Workshop in Astrochemistry and Astrobiology "Exploring Research Frontiers in Astrochemistry and Astrobiology: Perspectives from Colombia"