Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
$367,500.00
Igneous Lithologies at the Mars 2020 Landing Site : Implications for Mars Geologic Evolution and Habitability
FY 2019-20 · 2020-01-08
Summary
NASA has selected 10 international scientists to help the Mars 2020 mission select which rock samples it will collect. The grant is to support the participation of the only Canadian scientist chosen for this group.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, 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.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2020-01-08 | 2019-20 | $157,500.00 |
| 1 | 2020-01-08 | 2019-20 | $157,500.00 |
| 2 | 2020-01-08 | 2019-20 | $210,000.00 |
| 3 | 2020-01-08 | 2019-20 | $315,000.00 |
| 4 | 2020-01-08 | 2019-20 | $367,500.00 |
As published
Additional Information
Payment installments will be made annually from FY 19/20 to FY 21/22.
Late Disclosure:
Expected quarter 4 2020-2021
Disclosed quarter 3 2021-2022
Additional Information (French)
Les paiements seront effectués de AF 19/20 à AF 21/22.
Divulgation tardive :
Prévue trimestre 4 2020-2021
Divulguée trimestre 3 2021-2022
Agreement End Date
2027-06-30
Agreement Number
20EXPMARS
Agreement Start Date
2020-01-08
Agreement Title
Igneous Lithologies at the Mars 2020 Landing Site : Implications for Mars Geologic Evolution and Habitability
Agreement Title (French)
Lithologies ignées sur le site d'atterrissage de Mars 2020 : implications pour l'évolution géologique et l'habitabilité de Mars
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$367,500.00
Amendment Date
2026-07-22
Amendment Number
4
Description
NASA has selected 10 international scientists to help the Mars 2020 mission select which rock samples it will collect. The grant is to support the participation of the only Canadian scientist chosen for this group.
Description (French)
La NASA a sélectionné 10 scientifiques internationaux pour aider la mission Mars 2020 à sélectionner les échantillons de roche qu'elle collectera. La subvention vise à soutenir la participation du seul scientifique canadien choisi pour ce groupe.
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
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Operating Name
University of Alberta|Université de l'Alberta
Recipient Postal Code
T6G 2M7
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2019-2020-Q4-04400
