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Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal

$59,823.00

Atmospheric reconnaissance of the TRAPPIST-1 planets

FY 2021-22 · 2022-03-29

Summary
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 their research using the JWST data. The project will be about the exoplanetary system TRAPPIST-1 made up of seven Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting a nearby red dwarf star. This system is special because all seven of its planets transit the star: they periodically pass in front of the star as seen from the Earth, thus hiding a part of the stellar light. Moreover, some of the TRAPPIST-1 planets are in the habitable zone of the system. TRAPPIST-1 is thus an interesting system to study to search for traces of life outside the solar system. With these observations, we will determine whether those planets have an atmosphere or not. This will also help the scientific community plan for future observations of TRAPPIST-1 with JWST.
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Montreal|Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02022-03-292021-22$59,823.00
12022-03-292021-22$59,823.00
22022-03-292021-22$59,823.00

As published

Additional Information
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows: Year 1 (FY 21/22): $30,744 Year 2 (FY 22/23): $29,049
Additional Information (French)
Le financement sera réparti sur 2 années financières (FY) comme suit : Année 1 (exercice 21/22) : $30 744 Année 2 (exercice 22/23) : $29 049
Agreement End Date
2025-12-31
Agreement Number
22JWGO1-03
Agreement Start Date
2022-03-29
Agreement Title
Atmospheric reconnaissance of the TRAPPIST-1 planets
Agreement Title (French)
Atmospheric reconnaissance of the TRAPPIST-1 planets
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$59,823.00
Amendment Date
2025-03-12
Amendment Number
2
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 their research using the JWST data. The project will be about the exoplanetary system TRAPPIST-1 made up of seven Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting a nearby red dwarf star. This system is special because all seven of its planets transit the star: they periodically pass in front of the star as seen from the Earth, thus hiding a part of the stellar light. Moreover, some of the TRAPPIST-1 planets are in the habitable zone of the system. TRAPPIST-1 is thus an interesting system to study to search for traces of life outside the solar system. With these observations, we will determine whether those planets have an atmosphere or not. This will also help the scientific community plan for future observations of TRAPPIST-1 with JWST.
Description (French)
À la suite de l'avis d'offre de participation au programme JWST ERS et au cycle 1 GO publié le 14 juin 2021, l'ASC accorde un financement à l'université par le biais d'un accord de subvention afin qu'elle puisse mener ses recherches à l'aide des données du JWST. Le projet portera sur le système exoplanétaire TRAPPIST-1, composé de sept exoplanètes de taille terrestre orbitant autour d'une étoile naine rouge proche. Ce système est particulier car ses sept planètes transitent toutes par l'étoile : elles passent périodiquement devant l'étoile vue de la Terre, cachant ainsi une partie de la lumière stellaire. De plus, certaines des planètes de TRAPPIST-1 se trouvent dans la zone habitable du système. TRAPPIST-1 est donc un système intéressant à étudier pour rechercher des traces de vie en dehors du système solaire. Grâce à ces observations, nous pourrons déterminer si ces planètes ont une atmosphère ou non. Cela aidera également la communauté scientifique à planifier les futures observations de TRAPPIST-1 avec le JWST.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace. Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Montreal|Montréal
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal
Recipient Operating Name
University of Montreal|Université de Montréal
Recipient Postal Code
H3C 3J7
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q4-00018
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