Undergraduate Research Awards

 

Listed below are just some of the awards, scholarships and recognitions available to undergraduate BCMB students. Other award information can be found on the Faculty of Science webpage, and through the Office of the Registrar. Other student awards and financial aid opportunities can also be found on the Students Awards and Financial Aid page.

 

The BCMB internal deadline is FEBRUARY 15 2024. Please send submissions to biocmicr@uvic.ca 

 

 

Science Undergraduate Research Awards (SURA)

Summer research can be an important and enjoyable part of your undergraduate experience. It can also help you decide whether to pursue research as a career. A fund provided by the estate of the late Eva Moody allows us to provide awards each year to undergraduate students who want to do research.

SURA Information and Application form

 

Science Emerging Research Award (SERA)

An anonymous donor has provided funds for awards to students interested in performing research under the supervision or co-supervision of a regular Member of the Faculty of Science at UVic. The emphasis of the award is to support members of a group with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to

 

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
  • members of groups that currently or historically experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
  • persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
  • persons who identify as women; and
  • persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

 

Students eligible to apply will have shown potential as a scientist in their field as evidenced by a combination of academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and a letter of support by at least one STEM faculty member familiar with the student, and in light of the barriers the applicant faces. The award for undergraduate students provides $5,500 from the Faculty of Science plus a minimum of $3,500 from the research supervisor.

 

SERA Information and Application form

 

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)

If you would like to gain research work experience that complements your studies, NSERC USRA can provide you with financial support through a host university (Either at UVic or another Canadian university). USRAs are meant to stimulate your interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields.

NSERC Information and Application form