Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)

The Undergraduate Student Research Awards provide students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful research alongside faculty mentors, enriching their academic journey and professional development. To learn more and how to apply, attend an upcoming information session hosted by Lola Iyiola, TWU’s USRA Scholarship Liaison Officer. Visit the TWU Undergraduate Student Research Awards page for full details and info session dates.

USRA 2026

Four types of USRAs are available: 

• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) USRA worth $10,707 for a 16-week research term
• Trinity Western University (TWU) USRA worth $10,707 for a 16-week depending on term
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) USRA worth $10,707 for a 16-week research term
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) USRA worth $10,707 for a 16-week research term

Each award has its own eligibility criteria. Explore the individual USRA pages to learn more.

 Applications Due: Friday, January 30, 2026, 4 p.m. PST