NSERC

NSERC ( Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) offers graduate scholarships to Canadian citizens and permanent residents in a Canada-wide competition. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of high academic achievement and evidence of skill at research. These are highly competitive and prestigious awards. Applications may be made through the student’s home institution prior to admission to the University of Toronto. Eligible students in the Department are required to apply and submit applications in the Fall. Additional information and application forms are available from the NSERC web site (www.nserc.ca). The award values are $17,300 to $21,000 (PGSA and B, respectively) and $17,500 to $35,000 (CGS for M.Sc. and Ph.D, respectively) and are for two to three academic years. The departmental application deadline is 9 October.