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Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative
Remote sensing research support
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative supports Canadian educational organizations and research centers in developing RADARSAT-2 applications for remote sensing research. It promotes fundamental and applied research that uses new RADARSAT-2 capabilities and encourages synthetic aperture radar remote sensing among graduate students.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fundamental and applied research for applications development using the new capabilities offered by RADARSAT-2.
- Development of RADARSAT-2 applications.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian educational organizations.
- Canadian research centers.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects submitted will be evaluated by scientists in Earth Observation under the supervision of an Advisory Board from Government of Canada and academia members.
- The evaluation process should take between 4 to 6 weeks.
- Acquisition could begin once the project is accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative Program
What is the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative?
Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative supports Canadian educational organizations and research centers in developing RADARSAT-2 applications for remote sensing research. It promotes fundamental and applied research that uses new RADARSAT-2 capabilities and encourages synthetic aperture radar remote sensing among graduate students.
Who is eligible for the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative program, you must:
Canadian educational organizations and research centers may apply.
Proposals must focus on fundamental and applied research for RADARSAT-2 applications development.
What expenses are eligible under Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative?
Fundamental and applied research for applications development using the new capabilities offered by RADARSAT-2.
Development of RADARSAT-2 applications.
Who can I contact for more information about the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative?
You can contact Canadian Space Agency (CSA) by email at soar-e@asc-csa.gc.ca or by phone at 450-926-6749.
Where is the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative available?
The Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative?
Science and Operational Applications Research - Education (SOAR-E) Initiative is funded by Canadian Space Agency (CSA)