Introduction to the Tri-Agency USRAs (NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR)

UNDERGRADUATES!
Looking for a paid summer research opportunity? The Tri-Agency Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) provide paid, full-time research experiences under the supervision of a USask faculty member.

Join the uRSAW Initiative on Zoom for an overview of the NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council), SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), and CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) awards. Learn how to navigate USask’s application process for summer 2026 and ask your questions.

FACULTY!
Want to help your student submit a standout USRA application? Join us to learn how to support your USRA applicant and complete the faculty portion of the application.

Join us on Zoom, where we’ll share strategies to strengthen your student’s submission and clarify how your contribution affects their adjudication score. Zoom link will be shared closer to the event date.