The Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics signs an astronomical cooperation agreement with China
29 May 2026
Effective: 16 Jan 2026
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Who is affected:
Researchers, doctoral students and technologists from the IAC and collaborating astronomical centers
Summary
The IAC and Chinese institute NIAOT agree to collaborate in astronomical research, researcher exchange and joint development of telescopes and optical instruments.
Detailed analysis
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The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) formalizes a four-year agreement with the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology (NIAOT) in China, renewable for another four years. The agreement enables the exchange of doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and technologists with stays of one to six …
Full official title
Resolución de 19 de enero de 2026, del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, por la que se publica el Convenio con el Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics & Technology, sobre cooperación tecnológica y académica en Astronomía.