relaxer12 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hello, I am finishing my undergrad this year, and since I received rejections already from most of the schools that I'm interested in, I guess I will use summer and the upcoming fall/winter to beef up my ECs. My plan is this, if possible: Retake MCAT in the summer. NSERC USRA in fall/winter. So my question is, does UofT (or UTSC) accept NSERC USRA during fall and winter sessions? Cheers, Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I am pretty sure NSERC USRA is summer only. Why not just look for a year-long research contract? And where can I get that? Suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psqu Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I don't think there are any rules from NSERC that preclude holding a USRA during the school year. However, under the USRA, you may not take any classes during work hours (shouldn't be a problem though, as you are graduating). Most departments make NSERC decisions during winter term and NSERC makes final funding approvals in July. If you are awarded the grant by the university, it will be up to you to discuss scheduling with your supervisor. NSERC stipulates that: - The duration of the award is 16 consecutive weeks on a full-time basis. - You may hold an award at any time during the year as permitted by your academic program. - Tenure may start on a date acceptable to both you and your host institution From: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/ug-pc/usra-brpc_eng.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Thanks PSQU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 for our school the deadline for nserc apps for the summer is already up.. so try to find out fast. Also Nserc u need a 3.8 (out of 4 at my school), Ive heard from profs that if you have below that then you shouldnt try to appy.. I applied anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxer12 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 for our school the deadline for nserc apps for the summer is already up.. so try to find out fast. Also Nserc u need a 3.8 (out of 4 at my school), Ive heard from profs that if you have below that then you shouldnt try to appy.. I applied anyways. Are you talking about UTSC? Yes that I knew... But it seems it is only referring to the summer USERCs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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