Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 24, 2014 -

Description:

The purpose of this Project is to build on the work done by the proponent to document the history of JWST ‘as it happens' with the goal of raising awareness of the JWST project to ensure the memory of key decisions taken by key actors (project managers, scientists, and engineers) throughout the development of the project.

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:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q4-02040

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment will be made over five fiscal years from 2013/14 à 2017/18.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Alberta

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.