The PNB Ballot for independent studies and thesis for the 2023-24 academic year is now open.  Instructions for accessing the ballot system were sent by email.  If you didn’t receive an email, please reach out to either or for details.  The ballot is open for PNB student selections until Monday March 20th, 2023.

REMINDER: Undergraduate awards applications are due on Tuesday February 28th, 2023 @ 4:00pm - Application is now closed

Applications are emailed to Taylor Bowker at

Applications (form 202 part 1) are submitted electronically through the NSERC website (Link). You must have a supervisor agree to supervise you before you can apply. Each supervisor can nominate a single student.

All applicants must have a minimum B+ cumulative average to apply. Selection of applicants is based on cumulative average. ***before applying, you must print out an unofficial transcript that includes your Fall 2022 term grades***. This is downloaded as part of the application process.

After you submit form 202 part 1, send your supervisor the reference number, scan and email form 202 part 1 to Taylor () along with your transcript. In the email note your supervisor’s name. If this is not received, you will not be considered for an award.

Please visit NSERC USRA Award for Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour McMaster University Summer 2023 for more information.