NSERC Research Awards in Canada - Great Experience!

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The discussion centers around the NSERC summer research award in Canada, highlighting its significance for gaining valuable experience in various scientific fields, including pure mathematics. Participants confirm that pure mathematics is an eligible field for the award, and applicants can select it on the application form. One user shares their successful experience of receiving the award for two consecutive years in pure mathematics. There is a sense of urgency as another participant expresses a desire to apply this year after missing the previous deadline. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the award's accessibility for students in mathematics and other sciences, encouraging applicants to pursue it for the benefits it offers.
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I'm from Canada, and this is one of the big awards you can get for the summer. Great for experience.

http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=1_toc

Does anybody know if it is possible to get an award to do research in Pure Mathematics?

I'm going to talk to my professor about this tomorrow. I wouldn't mind changing the topic a little to fit the criteria of the award. It would certainly be a great experience.

Thanks!
 
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Yes, I've done it two years in a row, in pure mathematics. When you fill out the application form, you are asked to select a field and pure mathematics is one of the options.
 
AKG said:
Yes, I've done it two years in a row, in pure mathematics. When you fill out the application form, you are asked to select a field and pure mathematics is one of the options.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

My professor told me about this last year, but missed the deadline. I'm hoping to get it this year.

Should be fun.
 
good luck!
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