Grants and Contributions:

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$99,005.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 6, 2014 -

Description:

Following the Announcement of Opportunity published on Sep. 27, 2013, the CSA is providing funding via a grant agreement to the University to allow one of its scientists to participate in the European Space Agency (ESA) mission ExoMars 2016 in the role of co-investigator.

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:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

Reference Number:

003-2014-2015-Q3-02222

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Payment will be made over two financial years from 2014/15 to 2015/16.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Winnipeg

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.