The Undergraduate Student Research Awards provide CAD 6,000 to Canadian undergraduate students pursuing research in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. The program supports over 3,000 students annually, fostering research experience to nurture career development and encourage graduate studies. CIHR and SSHRC awards are specifically available to Black student researchers. Applications are submitted via Canadian institutions through NSERC's system.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons enrolled full- or part-time in a bachelor's degree at an eligible institution. CIHR and SSHRC awards require self-identification as Black. Applicants cannot be enrolled in graduate programs or certain professional health
