Government of Canada 2024 Undergraduate Student Research Awards
The Government of Canada through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is accepting the Undergraduate Student Research Awards for 2024.
The Government of Canada Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) program assists more than 3,000 students and are meant to train your interest and fully develop your potential for a successful research career in health, natural sciences and engineering, or social sciences and humanities.
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Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): NSERC, CIHR & SSHRC
Host Institution(s): Canadian Institutions
Funding Amount: $6,000 plus host institution contribution
Number of Awards: 3000
Study Level: Undergraduates
Nationality: Domestic & International Students
Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Government of Canada Undergraduate Student Research Awards:
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), as of the deadline date for applications at the institution
- Applicants must be registered, as of the deadline date for applications at the institution, in a bachelor’s degree program at an eligible institution
- Applicants must have obtained, over the previous years of study, a satisfactory cumulative average (normally at least B-; check with your institution)
- Applicants cannot be currently enrolled in an undergraduate professional degree program in the health sciences (e.g., MD, DDS, BScN) (does not apply for CIHR USRAs)
- Applicants cannot be currently registered or have been previously registered, at any time, in a graduate program in the same field of study
- Applicants cannot have completed all your degree requirements.
Benefits for the Government of Canada Undergraduate Student Research 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.
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Application Procedures for the Government of Canada Undergraduate Student Research Awards (How to Apply):
To create or access an application, log in to the online system. Read the instructions before completing and submitting your application.
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.
- Form 202, Part I – Application for an Undergraduate Student Research Award (to be completed by the applicant)
- Form 202, Part II – Application for an Undergraduate Student Research Award (to be completed by the proposed research supervisor).
Application Deadline: Set by the Institutions
For more information Visit the Official Website.
