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NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) - Deadline March 01, 2022 at 5 p.m. EST
Biology
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are intended to stimulate student’s interest in research in natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage undergraduates to continue on to graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields. These awards assist students in gaining research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting, while receiving financial support.
These awards have a value of $6,000 for a full 14 to16 week period. In addition, the host supervisor is required to supplement the amount of the award to meet Ontario employment guidelines (minimum wage hourly rate) using NSERC grants, or any other research funds. The duration of the award is 14 to16 weeks on a full-time basis (35 hours). For example, the supplement must be a minimum of $2,255.52 for 14 weeks and $3,434.88 for 16 weeks. Please note that for the duration of the award students will be full-time employees paid bi-weekly though payroll. Typically, students will hold the award during the summer semester, however, the award may also be held during the fall and winter semester to accommodate co-op students.
For complete eligibility criteria for students and supervisors please refer to NSERC’s web site.