NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)
Not specified
Jan 16, 2026
Canada
individual
About This Opportunity
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to stimulate your interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields. If you would like to gain research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting, these awards can provide you with financial support through your host university. NSERC encourages qualified Indigenous students to apply to this program. The award is a full-time position for 16 weeks with approximately 35 hours per week of work. Students may hold only one USRA per fiscal year and a maximum of three USRAs throughout their university career.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- Canada
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Project in
- Canada
- Applicants
- individual
- Priority for
- indigenous
Application Details
Stages
- 1 single_stage
Required documents
Additional benefits
- research experience
- mentorship
Restrictions
- no_concurrent_funding
- employment_restrictions
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- Award Amount
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- Application Deadline
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