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Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS)
Partial salary support for neuroscience summer research
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- Funding available
- $ 1,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Who can apply
- Registered BSc Neuroscience students in first, second or third year.
- See full eligibility
Overview
This program provides partial salary support for BSc Neuroscience students conducting summer research at the University of Calgary. The stipend is intended for neuroscience projects and is tied to external funding applications through AwardSpring.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $1,000
- Minimum funding
- $1,000
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Alberta
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Higher Education, Research
- Target groups
- Academia / students
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered BSc Neuroscience students in first, second or third year.
- Students who were unsuccessful external funding applicants.
- Students who were ineligible to apply for external funding.
Who is not eligible
- Students who already hold another scholarship at the start of the award tenure.
Eligible expenses
- Partial salary support for the student’s summer research position.
Activities funded
- Research projects that clearly lie within the field of neuroscience.
How to apply
- Identify and prioritize research areas of interest.
- Investigate different professors’ research topics and create a list of potential supervisors.
- Contact and meet with potential supervisors.
- Confirm details of the research project.
- Draft the research proposal.
- Obtain reference letters for funding applications and apply for external funding through the University of Calgary Award Spring platform.
Documents Needed
- Research proposal describing your project.
- Typically two reference letters from individuals familiar with your academics, research capabilities and potential.
Processing and Agreement
- To apply for NSRS-support, you must first apply for external funding through the University of Calgary Award Spring platform.
- Unsuccessful external funding applicants will automatically be eligible for NSRS funding.
- If awarded, the program will arrange to pay your award through University of Calgary pay procedures, and you will be contacted by the program administrative office to make necessary arrangement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) Program
What is the Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS)?
This program provides partial salary support for BSc Neuroscience students conducting summer research at the University of Calgary. The stipend is intended for neuroscience projects and is tied to external funding applications through AwardSpring.
How much funding can be received?
Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) program?
To be eligible for the Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) program, you must:
Registered BSc Neuroscience student.
3.30 GPA minimum.
Neuroscience project with supervisor.
What expenses are eligible under Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS)?
Partial salary support for the student’s summer research position.
Where is the Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) available?
The Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Neuroscience Summer Research Scholarships (NSRS) is a Grant and Funding