NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
NSERC (jointly administered with CIHR and SSHRC)
Up to $6K
$6,000 plus host institution contribution
Awards that give undergraduates paid research experience in an academic setting to nurture an interest in research careers and encourage graduate studies. The program supports more than 3,000 students each year.
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Who qualifies
Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons registered in a bachelor's degree program with a satisfactory cumulative average, who are not in an undergraduate health-sciences professional program (NSERC awards) and have not started graduate study in the same field. CIHR and SSHRC USRAs are currently open only to Black student researchers.
Good to know
- Funding: Value as shown on the NSERC page; the institution's contribution is additional.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“Value $6,000 plus host institution contribution” source ↗
- status“Application deadline Set by institution” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-11 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.