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NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors

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What is it?The NSERC Indigenous Student Ambassadors (NISA) grant aims to engage Indigenous students and fellows in promoting interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) by visiting Canada’s Indigenous communities and schools and sharing their research and education experiences or participating in science promotion events and activities.
How much is it worth?Up to $5,000
What is the deadline?Minimum of two months before start of activity
Am I eligible?To be eligible, you must: (1) be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; (2) be an Indigenous person; (3) be registered full-time in a degree program in the NSE at an eligible institution.
What is the website?http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/aboriginal-autochtones_eng.asp
Is there an Info Session?Yes! There will be four! Two on September 11 and two more on October 16. RSVP below!