The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) Early Career Network (ECN) was founded in 2020, as part of the bicentennial program. The role of the Early Career Network is to provide support, networking and advice for early career Fellows. ECN is run by a steering committee , who represent the views of the Early Career Fellows of the RAS.

The ECN focuses on a number of areas ;

• Building networks of peers – across all of astronomy, geophysics and solar system science, including industry, education, academia and business
• In conjunction with the RAS Membership Committee, working to encourage early career scientists to join the society
• Putting early career Fellows in touch with those in a position to support them
• Supporting early career Fellows to understand career options including opportunities in industry, academia, business, teaching and other career paths
• Supporting early career Fellows to develop relevant skills such as networking, writing funding applications and conducting effective outreach

To find out more information please visit the RAS ECN webpage.