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NSERC and VPR USRA Sciences Competition
How to Apply
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Check eligibilityUse the Choose a USRA to find the right USRA for you; be sure to read complete eligibility. |
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Contact the programEmail the contact for the department you wish to hold the USRA in. Be sure to confirm the department’s process and deadlines. |
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Prepare your applicationSubmit all required documents to the intended department by that department’s deadline. |
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Receive award offer/updateAward offers are typically emailed in February/March with a two week window to accept. |
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Information on this program is subject to change.
Deadlines
January |
GPS sends memo out to all Departments with allocations. |
February 21 | Deadline for students to submit applications. |
February 28 | Departments submit a ranked list to GPS. The list must contain a ranked NSERC USRA A-list, a ranked VPR USRA A-list, and a single ranked B-list and a list of students nominated for a supplemental or donor USRA. |
February/March | GPS reviews applications and offers NSERC USRA awards first, according to the departments NSERC USRA A-list. |
By March 30 | GPS sends each department an updated list of USRA holders. Departments must inform GPS of any changes |
April/Aug/Dec | Departments send Payroll all required forms (personal data and PAF forms) for awards starting in May, September or January respectively. |
May/Sept/Jan | Both the award and the supervisor’s supplementary portions are paid through payroll. |
VPR USRA Social Sciences and Humanities Competition
How to Apply
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Check eligibilityUse the Choose a USRA to find the right USRA for you; be sure to read complete eligibility. |
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Contact the programEmail the contact for the department you wish to hold the USRA in or contact the supervisor you wish to hold the award with. |
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Prepare and submit your applicationSubmit the VPR USRA application form and transcripts directly to Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (email: gpsaward@sfu.ca) by March 15th. |
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Receive award offer/updateAward offers/updates are typically emailed within two weeks of submitting your application. |
Deadlines
March 1 | Students submit applications directly to Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies beginning March 1st. |
March 30 | GPS sends each department an updated list of USRA holders. Departments must inform GPS of any changes. |
April/Aug/Dec | Departments send Payroll all required forms (personal data and PAF forms) for awards starting in May, September or January respectively. |
May/Sept/Jan | Both the award and the supervisor’s supplementary portions are paid through payroll. |