Title:
Nucleosynthesis, Astrophysics, and Cosmology with IR Observations of a Gravitational Wave Counterpart
Agreement Value:
$10,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2022 - Dec 30, 2024
Description:
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct research using the JWST.
This project will advance our knowledge of binary neutron star (NS) mergers and gravitational waves by answering the following questions: What fraction of the heaviest elements come from NS mergers? What are the progenitors of BNS systems? How fast is the Universe expanding? Researchers will use NIRSpec, NIRCam and MIRI aboard the JWST to observe an electromagnetic counterpart to a gravitational wave source within the first 30 days post-explosion.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1A1
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q4-00009
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $3,500
Year 2 (FY 22/23): $6,500
Amendment Date
Jan 29, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
University of Toronto
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governing Council of the 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.