Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$138,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 17, 2012 -

Description:

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) provides international coordination of climate research. The implementation of its program relies entirely on secretariat support provided through International Project Offices (IPOs) of its core projects, which are funded at a national level. This grant will support the SPARC IPO as well as the new crosscutting WCRP Polar Climate Predictability Initiative.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

003-2012-2013-Q2-01380

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

This grant was provided in one paymnent of $138,000.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Toronto

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.