CHECKLIST
NSERC USRA COMPETITION
To be completed by Applicant, Supervisor & Academic unit/Faculty
1. APPLICANT
Applicant Name: _________________________
Academic Unit: ____________________________ NSERC Ref. #__________
McGill ID: _____________
McGill
email:______________________________
☐ Have NOT held 3 USRAs in my lifetime.
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Online application is completed
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single pdf file of all transcripts is attached and any Non-McGill transcripts must include legend/key
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form is “Verified”, status reads as “Completed”.
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Print Part I and all attached transcripts.
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Transmit this checklist (incl. Name and NSERC Ref #) to supervisor for completion of Part II.
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Collect hard copy of Part II from supervisor
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Submit full application package to Unit/Faculty
o (Include all official transcripts) for deadline as per:
http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-
postdocs/students/nserc-usra
ENSURE that you:
o Order McGill transcript on Minerva minimum two weeks prior to deadline to ensure availability. Official e-transcripts are
admissible [
*exceptionally* without legend may be permitted].
o Scan, save to PDF, and upload all official transcripts (including legend) to the electronic application (NSERC requires black
and white scan, suggests minimum resolution for clearer scan of McGill documents) water marks are OK
- This includes all other university transcripts, incl. host institutions of transfer credits: order from the host
institution early.
o Email address is a McGill student address (firstname.lastname@mail.mcgill.ca), unless not registered at McGill
o Submit this Checklist to your Supervisor along with your NSERC Reference #
o If Applicable: Non-McGill students have submitted a completed Undergraduate Research Trainee Registration form along
with their hard-copy USRA application to the Unit where award will be held
o Save a copy of full application as pdf file (Part I, all attachments), append your Supervisor’s Part II, and submit to the Unit
where award will be held (
not where student is registered, if different)
NB: The NSERC Electronic application system will not allow students to create more than one Form 202. If you are
applying with more than supervisor, or at more than one university, use the same NSERC Reference #
2. SUPERVISOR
☐ Receive this checklist (including Name and NSERC Ref #) from student, fill out Form 202 Part II as “Researcher” on NSERC
Electronic Application system,
Please ENSURE that you:
o Receive the family name of the student applicant and NSERC Ref # from applicant
o Start date of award is 01 May or later for fifteen to sixteen (15-16) consecutive weeks and to end before start of Fall
classes.
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Complete all fields, including "Research Subject Code"
o Proposed Research Project section meets requirements:
- Project outline - include a clear description of the student’s role in the research, not professor’s larger project=
o Expected quality of the training to be received by the student
- Please explicitly describe the “expected quality of the training to be received”.
- Confirm that overall supervision will be by the named supervisor. (NOT a Postdoc, lab tech, other senior lab member)
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Electronic application has been BOTH verified (using the ‘verify’ button) AND submitted (using the ‘submit’ button)”
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Save Part II as pdf file for student to submit to Unit/Faculty as part of the full application for the deadline.
Resources for Student and Supervisor
Online Forms: https://ebiz.nserc.ca/nserc_web/nserc_login_e.htm
Form 202 Instructions: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/instructions/202/USRA-BRPC_eng.asp
NSERC On-line Services FAQ: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/FAQ-FAQ_eng.asp
NSERC On-line Services Helpdesk: (613) 995-4273
On-line Services Support Request:
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/SupportRequest-DemandeDeSoutien_eng.asp
3. DEPARTMENT / FACULTY
ELIGIBILITY
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Applicant is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada at the time of recommendation to GPS
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At the time of applying (Current Winter term), applicant is registered in a bachelor’s degree program at an
eligible university
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Applicant has obtained, over all university-level study, a CGPA "B" (3.00/4.00); a B- may be accepted only under compelling
circumstances. – Justification provided
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Applicant will have completed all course requirements of at least the first year (two academic terms) at the time of holding
the award (NB : applicants may hold the award in the 1ST or 2ND term immediately following the final term of their
program. For example: if degree is completed 30 May 2000, student may hold award in Summer 2000 or Fall 2000 as long
as student has not begun Graduate studies)
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Non-McGill students have submitted a completed Undergraduate Research Trainee Registration form
APPLICATION FORM
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Form 202 Part I and Part II are complete and transcripts are included
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Outline of proposed research provides a description of research project for the period during which the award will be held.
The proposed research must be related to a field in the natural sciences and/or engineering. Briefly specify the student's
role. The inclusion of sex, gender and diversity considerations in research design makes research more ethically sound,
rigorous and useful. Describe how these aspects will be addressed in the research design, if applicable.
o Student’s role in the research contains a clear description of the student role, not the professor’s larger project
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Expected quality of the training to be received contains a clear description of the training environment to be provided to
the student.
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Transcripts appear to be e-transcripts, or scans of original and official copy (no unofficial copies/faxes accepted).
Include transcripts from other universities, such as host institutions of transfer credits or previous universities attended.
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If Applicable Non-McGill students have submitted a completed Undergraduate Research Trainee Registration form (NB:
Dept/Faculty is responsible for facilitating registration of visiting students)
4. NOTES
