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NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) · Canada

Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

Intake status unconfirmed

A paid 14 to 16 week summer research job with a professor, for undergraduates in science and engineering.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
$6,000 plus a top-up from the university
Listed deadline
Each university sets its own date, usually in winter - ask your university's USRA contact
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Education and training, Technology and digital
Pays for
Paying for school, Research
Study level
University (bachelor's degree)
Subject
Sciences and math, Engineering, computing and technology

Who it's intended for

Details
Canadian citizens or permanent residents in a bachelor's program with at least a B- average. Apply through the university where you want to do the research.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents in a bachelor's program with at least a B- average. Apply through the university where you want to do the research.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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