Undergraduate Research Awards
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (NSERC USRAs)
Application deadline: February 20, 2024
How to apply:
- Double check you meet the eligibility criteria
- Contact professors directly
- Apply directly online via the NSERC website
- Save a PDF copy of both parts of the application form and send it to zool.gradprgm@ubc.ca
Visit the UBC NSERC USRA page for information
PDF: Information for Students Handout
PDF: FAQ for Students and Supervisors
Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Awards
Application deadline: February 20, 2024
Application form
- Available in summer sessions only
- Students must be UBC-V B.Sc./BCS students, and may be either domestic or international
- Award holders must be appointed for at least 8 weeks
- Supervisor must be eligible to supervise students
How to apply:
- Contact professors directly
- Complete application form above with supervisor
- Send application form to zool.gradprgm@ubc.ca
Work-Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards (WL IURA)
Application deadline: January 30, 2024 (if applying with supervisor)
Otherwise, available projects will be posted on UBC CareersOnline for all eligible students to apply during the Spring (likely March)
Visit this page for more information
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Important Notes:
- If you’ve already applied/are applying for NSERC USRA you will automatically be considered for a SURE (provided you meet eligibility requirements). Please do not submit a separate SURE application.
- A student may hold only one of these three undergraduate research awards per year.
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Please contact zool.gradprgm@ubc.ca if you have any questions about these awards.