Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Science Support for James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Canadian Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) Unbiased Cluster Survey (CANUCS) – JWST Guaranteed Time Observation (GTO) Program

Agreement Number:

18JWSTGTO1

Agreement Value:

$574,818.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 17, 2018 - Sep 30, 2024

Description:

The objective of this grant is to support the science team in charge of a JWST (James Webb Space Telescope) Guaranteed Time Observation program aimed at studying massive clusters of galaxies.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 3C3

Reference Number:

003-2018-2019-Q2-04000

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Additional Information:

Belated reporting
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment #1 Agreement value end date change from 2022-03-31 to 2023-03-31.

Amendment Date

Mar 21, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

Saint Mary's University

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.

Amendments:

See Amendments