The CNAP Audition Schedule is Out!

The list of candidates auditioned by the CNAP for the positions of Astronomer and Adjoint-Astronomer have been published earlier this month: see our blog post, Invited to CNAP auditions 2025! Congratulations to all the candidates again! The selected candidates now have to focus on preparing their slides for this crucial last step.

When and Where?

Now is the time to check when exactly you are expected to show up to defend your application. Two days ago, the detailed scheduled as been published on the GALAXIE portal, as announced through the SF2A mailing list. The Astronomer and Adjoint-Astronomer candidates have slightly different requirements:

• Adjoint-Astronomer candidates: The auditions will take place at the Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris - 98 bis boulevard Arago, 75014 Paris, between the 3rd and 6th of June 2025. The detailed schedule can be found here: https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/CNAP/calendrier_auditions_concours_astronome_adj_section_Astronomie2025.pdf
• Astronomer candidates: The auditions will take place at the Observatoire de Paris - 77 avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris, on the 23rd and 24th of June 2025. The detailed schedule can be found here: https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/CNAP/calendrier_auditions_concours_atronome_section_Astronomie2025.pdf

How?

For both concours:

• 📍It is required to show up at least 20 min before your time slot, with your ID card and a copy of the schedule which serves as a convocation.
• ⏰ You have a 15 min talk followed by 15 min of questions.
• 📤 You are required to upload your presentation of less than 50 Mb (larger than the CNRS requirements by more than an order of magnitude lol) in advance:
  • For Adjoint-Astronomer candidates: before the 29th of May, 5 PM, at the following link: https://sdrive.cnrs.fr/s/b8GdLJmQi3JkcpH
  • For Astronomer candidates: before the 19th of June, 5 PM, at the following link: https://sdrive.cnrs.fr/s/BFboP9fdFx8Z2yd
• 📩 Once your presentation has been uploaded, send a confirmation email to concours.cnap@obspm.fr in order to receive a confirmation of the reception of your slides.

All this information can be found again on the CNAP website: https://cnap.obspm.fr/
Waiting for your turn to come can easily make you anxious, however, remember that you already did a lot and you can be proud to be here! Good luck to all the candidates 🙂

Links:

• CNAP website: https://cnap.obspm.fr/
• GALAXIE portal: https://www.galaxie.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/ensup/CNAP_canopus.htm