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Title:
Support for planning and implementation of clustering studies with Euclid, planetary and astronomy missions Co-I
Agreement Number:
19PACOI06
Agreement Value:
$147,600.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The purpose of this grant is to support the participation of a team of researchers from UBC to the European Space Agency mission Euclid. This mission will perform wide and deep surveys of the sky, at visible and near-infrared wavelengths, with the goal of understanding the nature of dark energy.
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:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
003-2018-2019-Q4-04200
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:

The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Amendment 1 : additional funding of 49,200$ and extension until March 31st, 2022
Amendment 2 : extension without additional funding until March 31st, 2023

Amendment Date
Sep 30, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of British Columbia
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:
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