IAU Secretariat

The Secretariat is the focal point for all communications concerning the IAU.

1. For IAU Members and Institutions:

On matters related to General Secretariat, Administration, Finances, National Membership, etc., please contact:

Maria Rosaria D'Antonio
Email: dantonio@iap.fr

For inquiries on IAU Divisions, Commissions and Working Groups and for address changes or information concerning IAU Individual or Junior Members, please contact: 

Madeleine Smith-Spanier
Email: smith@iap.fr

Inquiries about IAU policy and general matters, cooperation with other Unions or Institutions, Regional Meetings, requests for endorsements or sponsorship should be directed to the IAU General Secretary:

Prof. Maria Teresa Lago
Email: IAU_GS_2018@iap.fr

Inquiries concerning specific planned, approved, or ongoing Symposia or Focus Meetings should be directed to the IAU Assistant General Secretary:

Prof. Ian E. Robson
Email: IAU_AGS_2018@iap.fr

Inquiries concerning the website should be addressed to the IAU webmaster (see below).

2. For the General Public:

Queries and questions from the public on IAU-related matters can be sent to the email below. We kindly ask you to use English only. Please check our FAQ first if there may an answer there. Note that we unfortunately do not have the manpower to answer emails about specific astronomical topics. However, there are several websites that can give you detailed information if you post a question. You may also contact our International Outreach Coordinator at: 

Sze-Leung Cheung
Email: public@iau.org

3. For Press inquiries, please contact the IAU Press Officer (see below).