NSERC USRA awards are meant to nurture interest and fully develop potential for a research career, as well as to encourage students to pursue graduate studies upon completing their undergraduate degree. NSERC ecourages qualified Indigenous students and Black students to apply for this award. Institutions are able to submit mertiorious applications from both groups above their institutional quota.
These awards provide students with 14 or 16 consecutive weeks of work alongside a researcher on the UNB Fredericton or Saint John campus, and can be applied for during each of the three terms in an academic year.
New Funding Announcement:
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institues of Health Research (CIHR) have announced 95 SSHRC USRA, and 95 CIHR USRA awards for students of Black Heritage for the 2022-23 Undergraduate Student Research Award cycle. UNB is expecting to receive 1 SSHRC award and 1 CIHR award. Applications for these awards must be submitted using the NSERC USRA application portal and follow the same elegibilty and application guidelines detailed below. Please note: At present the SSHRC and CIHR awards are exclusivley for Black student researchers, the NSERC USRA is open to all students.
Value | $6,000 + contribution from proposed supervisor over 14 or 16 weeks | ||||||||
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Eligibility |
Before starting your application, please verify you meet all eligibility requirements posted on the NSERC USRA Program Page. |
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Citizenship | Canadian, Permanent Resident, or Protect Persons | ||||||||
Application Process |
Before applying, consult the NSERC USRA Program Information page
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In order to supervise a student, your research must fall into a research area that is fundable by NSERC.
Students associated with another institution are welcome to apply with a supervisor who holds faculty status with UNB.
For more information on eligible grants, please contact sgsaward@unb.ca.