Questions from/about student applicants
The application intake process varies by the home department of your supervisor. Please reach out to the department you are applying to. If you are unsure about who to contact, please email Traci Allen, Research Program Coordinator.
Prior to applying, students must identify a faculty researcher (professor) at Queen’s who is willing to be their supervisor, provide training, the necessary resources to complete the research and provide their required financial contribution (more information below).
Yes. Students must be currently registered in an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program (any year) at Queen’s at the time of application.
Please check with the Faculty office/Department to which you are applying for their review process.
No. The program is for undergraduate students registered in a Bachelor’s degree program at the time of application.
USSRF funding is for full-time hours over 16 weeks and the work period must be approved by the department, supervisor and student.
Students are hired and funded for full-time hours at 35 hrs/week for 16 weeks.
Eligibility extends to all Bachelor’s degree programs at Queen’s.
Students receive their USSRF awards by monthly payroll (less mandatory deductions), which is deposited directly into their bank account. To learn more about the duration of the program and remuneration, read the program guidelines.
Yes, it is expected that students will fully engage with the research experience, and in most cases that means the student will join the research group and supervisor on campus. The student should consult with the supervisor if alternative arrangements need to be made.
Yes, however, preference may be given to students who have not previously held a USSRF.
Students are expected to work on the research project at the equivalent of full-time hours. Students should discuss the issue of additional part time work with their supervisor.
Students need to consult with their supervisor to ensure their schedule is compatible with completing the research objectives.
Questions about/for USSRF supervisors:
Not sure how to find a research area you are interested in?
Here are some suggestions:
- Check out the opportunities and resources listed on the Undergraduate Research page
- Stop in on student poster presentations when you see them on campus. Ask questions and find out who students are working with
- Browse profiles of Queen’s researchers on the Queen's Research Discovery Network
- Visit the Queen’s Gazette and read research stories to see if anything or anyone inspires you. When you find a research area you might be interested in, go talk to the professor or drop into the Departmental main office to find out who could give you more information. Please email Traci Allen, Research Program Coordinator, if you need assistance finding who to contact
Supervisors are responsible for all direct costs of research.
Faculty researchers with an appointment as defined in Article 25.1 or 25.2 of the QUFA Collective Agreement are eligible to apply. All appointments must cover the duration of the research project.
No. Before 2023, the USSRF program supported only researchers in social sciences, humanities and creative arts; however, the USSRF program has since been extended to all research disciplines.
Yes, more than one application can be submitted.
Supervisors will usually use grant funds to cover their portion of the fellowship. Potential supervisors in social sciences, humanities and creative arts disciplines are encouraged to consider the SSHRC Institutional Grant (SIG) as a mechanism to meet supervisor contribution requirements. See SIG program details here.