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

The University of British Columbia|The University of British Columbia

$49,214.00

Luminous and dark matter in massive galaxies at z between 4 and 5

EF 2023-24 · 2024-02-15

Résumé
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 2 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on July 6, 2023, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data. This project will map the distribution of dark matter around 16 massive galaxies when the Universe was only 1-2 billion years old. This will be accomplished by constructing robust mass models to account for the observed rotation curves tracing the gravitational influence exerted by the total (luminous and dark) matter distributions. This project will provide key clues on the nature of dark matter by tracing dark matter halos at a cosmic epoch that has been out of reach until now.
Programme
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Emplacement
Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
23JWGO2B05
Agreement Start Date
2024-02-15
Agreement Title
Luminous and dark matter in massive galaxies at z between 4 and 5
Agreement Title (French)
Matière lumineuse et matière noire dans les galaxies massives à z entre 4 et 5
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$49,214.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 2 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on July 6, 2023, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data. This project will map the distribution of dark matter around 16 massive galaxies when the Universe was only 1-2 billion years old. This will be accomplished by constructing robust mass models to account for the observed rotation curves tracing the gravitational influence exerted by the total (luminous and dark) matter distributions. This project will provide key clues on the nature of dark matter by tracing dark matter halos at a cosmic epoch that has been out of reach until now.
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. Ce projet va tracer la distribution de la matière noire autour de 16 galaxies massives alors que l'Univers n'avait que 1 à 2 milliards d'années. Ceci sera accompli en construisant des modèles de masse robustes pour tenir compte des courbes de rotation observées retraçant l'influence gravitationnelle exercée par les distributions totales de matière (lumineuse et sombre). Ce projet fournira des indices clés sur la nature de la matière noire en traçant des halos de matière noire à une époque cosmique qui vient d’être accessible.
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
Vancouver|Vancouver
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The University of British Columbia|The University of British Columbia
Recipient Postal Code
V6T 1Z3
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2023-2024-Q4-00041