Undergraduate Student Research Awards
Funding Information
Applications for the USRA program must be completed and submitted to the Canadian institution where you wish to hold the award through NSERC’s online system. Selected applications are submitted to NSERC by institutions. No USRA applications may be submitted directly to the agencies.
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in health, natural sciences and engineering, or social sciences and humanities. These awards are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies by providing research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting.
Value and duration of awards
- USRAs have a value of $6,000, and the host institution is required to supplement the award.
- The duration of the award is 14 to 16 weeks on a full-time basis.
- The activities conducted during the tenure of the USRA are governed by the agreements, including employment agreements (if applicable), you have with the host institution and the relevant terms and conditions of awards.
- The agency’s contribution is paid directly to the host institution and is included in the funds that you receive.