Research opportunities
for undergraduates
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
The following information will be of interest if you are looking for an opportunity to work on a research project.
The goals of the USRA program are:
- To stimulate interest in natural sciences and engineering.
- To provide career related work experience for the award recipient/student.
- To provide students with financial support.
These awards support the goals in Place and Promise: The UBC Plan and will give UBC the opportunity to actively engage undergraduate students in research.
You should have received an email from your department or school regarding the NSERC USRA.
View NSERC USRA Information for Students [264 KB PDF]
Application forms and more information can be found at http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/faculty-staff/hire-a-student/nserc-undergraduate-student-research-awards/
Please contact your department or school office for information on deadlines, job opportunities and to drop off application forms. Departmental deadlines are usually in late-Febrary to early-March of each year for summer USRAs.
