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NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility

Astronomy data management and research facility

Offered by
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Official source: nrc.canada.ca

Record updated

Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Installations led by a Canadian university.
See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Astronomy Data Centre is a web-based virtual observatory and digital research facility for professional astronomers. It supports data-intensive astrophysical research with telescope data, advanced data products, cloud infrastructure, group management, and web services.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • British Columbia
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

CADC service maintenance update

The CCDA pages now show a maintenance notice that temporarily changes service access and the portal experience.

See more

The CCDA site now includes a maintenance notice with a specific date, time window, and expected duration, indicating temporary read-only access for vault/vos, DOI, and RAFTS services. Several access and help links around the login and documentation pages were also updated, affecting the service portal and how users reach support or submission-related pages.

Official source: nrc.canada.ca
May 1, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Installations led by a Canadian university.
  • Canada-led research projects.
  • Canadian research institutes.

Who is not eligible

  • Requests that do not come from an installation led by a Canadian university, a Canada-led research project, or a Canadian research institute.

How to apply

  • Contact the CADC for more information about the service.
  • For publishing data at the CADC, save the files in the CADC archive storage.
  • Extract and save the metadata in CAOM format.
  • Establish the required permissions for the data and metadata.

Selection criteria

The Canadian Astronomy Data Centre does not provide specific evaluation and selection criteria for grants.

Additional information

  • CADC data collections are an open data source for the international astronomy community.
  • The data collections, products and services are intended for professional astronomers, not the general public.
  • For more information on the archival service, the CADC data retention policy should be consulted.

Contacts

support@canfar.net
250-363-0001

Official sources

Canadian Astronomy Data Centre research facility
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility Program

What is the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility?

The Canadian Astronomy Data Centre is a web-based virtual observatory and digital research facility for professional astronomers. It supports data-intensive astrophysical research with telescope data, advanced data products, cloud infrastructure, group management, and web services.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility program?

To be eligible for the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility program, you must: The request must come from an installation led by a Canadian university, a Canada-led research project, or a Canadian research institute.

Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility?

You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at support@canfar.net or by phone at 250-363-0001.

Where is the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility available?

The NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?

NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility is a Researchers And Facilities

Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility?

NRC — Canadian Astronomy Data Centre - Research Facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)