The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning - McGill University

$84,770.00 CAD

≈ 13 months of average Canadian pay

Department: Canadian Space Agency
Program: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Recipient country: Canada
Fiscal year: 2025-2026
Agreement period: February 22, 2026 – March 31, 2028
Reference: csa-asc:003-2025-2026-Q4-00045

Published purpose

This project will use NIRISS to observe M dwarf stellar flares, which disrupt stellar spectra and affect exoplanet studies. By monitoring five active stars and building a library of over 400 flares, the project will improve models of M dwarf activity and refine interpretations of exoplanet spectra influenced by stellar flares.

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