Title:
The MINERVA Survey: Unlocking New Populations of Distant Galaxies with a Wide- Field Medium Band Survey
Agreement Number:
25JWGO4A08
Agreement Value:
$250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 4, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project will use JWST/MIRI and NIRCam to discover the most distant galaxies and active black holes, systematically identify thousands of ultra-young and metal-poor galaxies, map galaxy growth in 2D over 98% of cosmic time and unlock exotic populations of galaxies undiscovered by broadband surveys. This survey utilizes NIRCam’s medium band filters over a wide area, which offers 7 times higher spectral resolution than broadband filters, enabiling a much finer classification of galaxy properties and types.
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:
003-2025-2026-Q4-00038
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
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.