Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Awards (NSERC)

At a glance

 

NSERC PGS M, CGS M, PGS D and CGS D

NSERC offers post-graduate awards and post doctoral fellowships in science including interdisciplinary research, physical geography and experimental psychology, and engineering. Canadian citizens and permanent residents who at the time of application are residing in Canada are eligible.

NSERC PGS M

  • Value: $17,300 for one year
  • Transcript deadline (to DGS): October 1, 2012 (Please note: the transcript deadline for 2012 has passed)
  • Application deadline (online only): October 15, 2012
  • Tenable: awards can start on May 2013, September 2013 or January 2014
  • Terms of reference: available to students for study at the master’s level
  • Apply through NSERC's Online Application System only; no paper applications are required

NSERC Alexander Graham Bell CGS M

  • Value: $17,500 for one year
  • Application procedure: apply under the NSERC PGS M program. Top-ranked applicants will be offered the CGS M

NSERC PGS D

  • Value: $21,000 year
  • Transcript Deadline (to DGS): October 1, 2012 (Please note: the transcript deadline for 2012 has passed)
  • Application deadline (online only): October 15, 2012
  • Tenable: awards can start on May 2013, September 2013 or January 2014
  • Apply through NSERC's Online Application System

NSERC Alexander Graham Bell CGS D

  • Value: $35,000 per year for up to three years
  • Application procedure: apply under the NSERC PGS M program. Top-ranked applicants will be offered the CGS M

 

NSERC Industrial Post-graduate Scholarships (IPS)
Industrial post-graduate scholarships provide financial support for highly qualified science and engineering graduates. The support allows them to gain research experience in industry while undertaking advanced studies in Canada. These scholarships are aimed at encouraging scholars to consider research careers in industry. (See Eligibility Criteria for Organizations.)

IPS 1

  • Value: $15,000 per year for up to two years plus company contribution of $6,000 minimum per year
  • Application deadline: may apply at any time
  • Tenable: annual, during the first three years of graduate study

IPS 2

  • Value: $15,000 per year for up to three years plus company contribution of $6,000 minimum per year
  • Application deadline: may apply at any time
  • Tenable: annual; must be held during the first four years of doctoral studies

IPSApplication documents:

Important: Form 200 may be completed using the On-line System at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/Index_eng.asp, but cannot be submitted electronically. A hard-copy of all required documents (including the checklist) should be submitted to the Office of the Dean Graduate Studies, attention Deena Coburn, Director of Administrative Services. Please contact dcoburn@sfu.ca for further information regarding this program.

 

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs)

  • Value: $5,625
  • Application deadline: January
  • Tenable: summer, fall or spring
  • Terms of reference: To encourage undergraduate students to pursue a research career or diversify their research experience in the natural sciences and engineering, with the intent of potentially undertaking graduate studies upon completion of their bachelor’s degree.
  • See full listing.

University Designate for NSERC

Ingrid Woldenga (dgsaward@sfu.ca) is the University Designate, and she will require one (1) official transcript from each of your universities/colleges, etc. As the university designate for NSERC transcripts, you need to enter her name and email.

In turn, Ingrid will receive an email from the NSERC system that alerts her that you are completing an NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship application. It then gives Ingrid access to upload those transcripts. You have to supply the transcripts to our office, to Ingrid's attention:

Simon Fraser University
Graduate Studies Office (MBC 1100)
Attn: Ingrid Woldenga (NSERC)
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

*Include SFU transcripts, even if there are no grades - NSERC requires them to confirm registration.

NSERC Award Winner Profiles