Undergraduate Student Research Awards
The NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards (USRA) support undergraduate students conducting summer research under BME faculty supervision. These awards aim to nurture aspiring biomedical engineers for research careers. Selection criteria include academic performance, research aptitude, and the quality of training expected.
NB. The University of Toronto Excellence Award (UTEA) program is offered through Engineering Science (learn more).
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NSERC USRA at BME
The USRA is $7,500 in total (i.e., $6,000 from NSERC and $1,500 from the BME supervisor), and sponsors 16 consecutive weeks of full-time research, typically starting in the first week of May. Although the exact start and end dates are negotiated by the student and their supervisor, the full work term must conclude before August 31 of the awarding year.
Application instructions (eligibility, deadlines, etc.)
Read the instructions carefully. Incomplete and/or late applications will be disqualified.