Travel and Training Grants
(funds depleted for 2023) Additional funding is now available.
These grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis to eligible students to allow them to participate in events related to nuclear science and technology. Events covered by this scholarship include conferences, workshops, and courses, although other activities may be considered.
The value of the grants is uo to $1000.
The recipient(s) of the grant will be selected on the basis of their academic standing and other information to be supplied with the application as listed below.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program for at least two years, or a graduate program that has a program length of at least two years. The program of study must be at a Canadian university, and you must be a member of the CNS for at least four months (membership in the CNS is free for students in Canadian universities).
Procedure for Application
Your application package (pdf preferred) should include:
- Your most recent university transcript (unofficial copy accepted).
- Your curriculum vitae (CV), including the extracurricular activities and achievements.
- A brief essay (max. 500 words), in which you explain why attendance of the event is important to your studies or career.
- The name and email address of the faculty member who may comment on the quality of your contributions and achievements and confirm that attendance at the event would be benefial to you.
You should send your application to: scholarships@cns-snc.ca
You will receive a confirmation of receipt and your prospective supervisor will receive a request for a letter of reference.
The Scholarship Committee of the Canadian Nuclear Society will collect and review the submissions and make the decisions regarding the award and the amount.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time. Decisions will be made by the committee on an ongoing basis.
Expectations
If you recieve the grant you are expected to deliver a brief report on the event within two months following the event.