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Title:

Mapping the Most Extreme Star Forming Galaxies in the Epoch of Reionization with Medium and Narrow Bands

Agreement Number:

23JWGO2A13

Agreement Value:

$100,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 2 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on July 6, 2023, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data. This project is designed to look for the faintest possible sources of Reionization, tiny dwarf galaxies. This program employs a novel approach of detecting dwarf galaxies based on their star-formation rate, instead of their total mass. Some of the filters in the projects are designed to detect emission from ultra-hot, ultra-low metallicity stars. These could result in the detection of some of the first stars to form in the universe.

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 M3J 1P3

Reference Number:

003-2023-2024-Q4-00087

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

York 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.