Grant: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
University of Waterloo|Université de Waterloo
$100,000.00
ArtificiaL gravity mitigates bedrest bOne and cArDiovaScular deconditioning LOADS
FY 2021-22 · 2021-08-16
Summary
This project provides a rare opportunity to investigate simultaneous changes within the heart, blood vessels and skeleton in both men and women that volunteer to spend 60-days in bed, mimicking the reduced physical demands required of humans during spaceflight.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Waterloo|Waterloo, Ontario, 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 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-22 | $100,000.00 |
| 1 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-22 | $100,000.00 |
| 2 | 2021-08-16 | 2021-22 | $100,000.00 |
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
21HLSHANA3
Agreement Start Date
2021-08-16
Agreement Title
ArtificiaL gravity mitigates bedrest bOne and cArDiovaScular deconditioning LOADS
Agreement Title (French)
La gravité artificielle atténue le déconditionnement des os et du système cardiovasculaire causé par l'alitement
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Date
2025-05-31
Amendment Number
2
Description
This project provides a rare opportunity to investigate simultaneous changes within the heart, blood vessels and skeleton in both men and women that volunteer to spend 60-days in bed, mimicking the reduced physical demands required of humans during spaceflight.
Description (French)
Ce projet offre une rare occasion d'étudier les changements simultanés dans le cœur, les vaisseaux sanguins et le squelette chez les hommes et les femmes qui se portent volontaires pour passer 60 jours au lit, imitant les exigences physiques réduites requises des humains durant les vols spatiaux.
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
Waterloo|Waterloo
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Waterloo|Université de Waterloo
Recipient Postal Code
N2L3G1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2021-2022-Q2-05361
