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Title:

Support of JWST Science Operations

Agreement Number:

22EXPJWST

Agreement Value:

$1,565,543.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 9, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This contribution agreement allows a team of scientists based at Université de Montréal to continue its involvement with JWST scientific operations by supporting the Canadian scientific community in the use of JWST, the analysis of its data, as well as in the communications activities related to scientific outreach.

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:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3T 1P1

Reference Number:

003-2022-2023-Q4-00002

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Montreal

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.