We have limited NSERC USRAs available for the Winter 2027 URA competition. Visit the URA website for further information and frequently asked questions. The NSERC USRA program provides additional awards above and beyond our university's allocation, specifically for students who self-identify as Indigenous.

Apply for the Winter 2027 URA Program

Students

Students may apply to any of the projects outside of their Faculty, provided they hold the skills and qualifications identified in the project description. It is recommended that students apply to two projects.

Project Summaries by Faculty

Faculty of Business and IT
Faculty of Education - no Winter 2027 projects
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Faculty of Health Sciences - no Winter 2027 projects
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities - no Winter 2027 projects

CIHR & SSHRC Projects for self-identified Black students:
There are no projects available for Winter 2027 as all were awarded in Summer 2026. For Summer 2026, SSHRC projects were available within the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and the Faculty of Education. CIHR projects were available with the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Questions? Email studentresearch@ontariotechu.ca.