Worth applying for NSERC at uottawa?

[cincotres]

I know it’s a long shot but I was wondering if anyone could comment on my chances at getting NSERC at uottawa.

I don’t go to uottawa so I’m not exactly sure how my grades would be converted but I have a ~3.8 OMSAS GPA and have worked in a lab at uottawa the past two summers. 

Thanks!

[insomnias]

On 1/21/2018 at 6:33 AM, cincotres said:

 I...have worked in a lab at uottawa the past two summers.

Probably not bad, if your lab likes you

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I got 2 NSERC URSA grants and I heard they literally just put everyone in a spread sheet and pick the people with the highest GPA - so it depends who applies etc. The profs know this and often wont apply with you if your GPA isnt high enough but if you find one that is willing then definitely apply! 

My friend was in a similar situation so her prof applied for the work-study grant thingy - forget exactly how it works. You actually end up getting paid more too so ask about that.