NSERC and the Department of Physics & Astronomy recognize that talented Black, racialized, and/or Indigenous students encounter systemic (historical, social, and/or environmental) barriers to full and fair access, representation, opportunities, and resources with respect to physics education and higher learning. There are additional opportunities for students who identify as a member of one of these groups through the NSERC USRA program, and the Physics & Astronomy Research Experience Award. We encourage students to self-identify on the application form. This information will be kept confidential, and will only be used to determine whether the application may be recommended for one of these awards. This question is optional and may be left blank if you choose.
