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Purpose
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To provide research work experience that complements the degree program which will encourage students to consider graduate studies and pursue careers in the natural sciences and engineering.
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Award Value
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$4,500/award with a minimum 25% supplement ($1,125) provided by the Supervisor. The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences (CPS) has 5 awards available.
- Any supplement above this level may be set at the supervisor’s discretion. NSERC grants, other research funds (non-NSERC) and university sources can be used to supplement the award.
- Travel allowances may also be granted by NSERC to get to the host university if it is different from the one the student is attending at the time of the award. These are taxable. However, any additional costs related to the field work (e.g., travel expenses) must be covered by the supervisor.
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Duration
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16 full consecutive weeks (similar to co-op work terms)
- The program makes no provision for sick leave or other interruptions of awards. Should a work term be interrupted or terminated early for any reason, NSERC must be informed immediately through the Office of Research Services.
- Awards may not be deferred. All efforts must be made to give the awards to students who can complete or commit to a 16-week work term. For USRA work terms shorter than 16 weeks: NSERC’s approval is required prior to the beginning of the work term. Departments must submit any short work term requests along with a justification to Research Services as soon as possible. NSERC will not reimburse the University for any period in which the student worked part-time. Also, it will not approve any payment for any vacation days taken during the tenure of the award.
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USRA Workterm
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16 full consecutive weeks (similar to co-op terms).
The University of Toronto administers this program in the Summer term only between May 1st and September 30th of each year.
For USRA work terms shorter than 16 weeks: NSERC’s approval is required prior to the beginning of the work term. Departments must submit any short work term requests along with a justification to Research Services as soon as possible.
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Departmental Deadlines
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The CPS at UTM deadline is Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 5:00pm in Room 4059 of the South BuildingPlease send all completed applications in person to:
E.(Liz) Kobluk
Room 4059 - UTM South Building
Email: elizabeth.kobluk@utoronto.ca
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