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Undergraduate programs

The information and types of awards outlined below are relevant only to current or future (within the next year) university undergraduate students.

NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors
The NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA) grant aims to engage Indigenous students and fellows in promoting interest and participation in natural sciences and engineering by visiting Indigenous communities and schools in Canada.
Undergraduate Student Research Awards
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) are meant to nurture your interest and fully develop your potential for a research career in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies in these fields. If you would like to gain research experience in an academic setting, these awards can provide you with financial support through your host institution.

Supplements to the USRA program