NSERC Black Student Researchers Pathway to USRA

If you self-identify as Black or Black multiracial, and identify with Black ancestry, apply to the Black Student USRA program. To apply through this pathway, you will be required to:

• Indicate that you self-identify as a Black person on your application Form 202 Part 1 under "Personal Profile" on the NSERC online portal.
• Indicate if the research proposal you’re submitting is for NSERC USRA, CIHR USRA or SSHRC USRA. Please refer to the federal guidelines on selecting the appropriate federal granting agency when choosing the federal granting agency for the proposed research project.
• Review the steps on how to apply for a USRA, and follow the application instructions for the faculty, school, or department you’re applying to.

Review the NSERC USRA page for details on eligibility requirements, application instructions, important timelines, and more.

For application process and general questions, contact your faculty, school, or department USRA Coordinator. You can view the faculty or school list for deadlines and contacts. 

You can also email NSERC USRA Liaison Officer at nserc.usra@ubc.ca.