SSHRC USRA awards are exclusively for Black student researchers. Students in the social sciences and humanities fields from all faculties are encouraged to apply. (Please click on the following link to determine CIHR project subject matter eligibility: Selecting the appropriate federal granting agency)

Number of awards: 1

Deadline: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Award Value

For the 14-16 week duration of positions held between January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025, the total value of the award ranges from:

  • 14 weeks: minimum award of $8,428.00
  • 16 weeks: minimum award of $9,632.00
  • The minimum values correspond to minimum wage rates in Ontario
  • There is no paid vacation
  • The program makes no provisions for sick leave, or for other types of interruptions
  • Should sick or vacation leave be incurred during the employment period, the student would just need to ensure they worked their total number of hours by their award end date

Note: Carleton pays the awards directly to the USRA recipients. No payment will be approved for any vacation leave or part-time work undertaken during tenure of the award.

Checklist for a Complete Application

Please complete the forms below and then proceed to upload via the link at the bottom of this page

Download and complete:

Other required documents:

  • University transcript(s)
    • If you have completed courses at more than one university, please combine all transcript files into one PDF, beginning with the most recent. Please include one copy of each legend, located on the reverse side.
  • Statement of Interest
    • Please submit a PDF that speaks to the following (max 500 words):
      • Describe any past research experience (research methods course(s) completed, scholarships, volunteer activities, etc). Include techniques/methodologies learned, and how past experience prepared you for the proposed USRA research project.
      • List any past research productivity (class projects, papers, presentations, conference posters, etc.), if applicable. Include a description of your role in these outputs.

* Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Upload your application by clicking on the “Apply for the SSHRC USRA” link below!

Apply for the SSHRC USRA 

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, November 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST.