Current Rates for Research Assistants
What's the difference between a research assistanship and a research bursary?
Research Assistantship (Graduate Student)
| Salary | Benefits | Standard Assistantship | Total | |
| 2011-2012* | $38.97 | 9.2% | 130 h | $5,532 |
| 2012-2013* | $39.55 | 9.2% | 130 h | $5,614 |
| 2013-2014* | $40.14 | 9.2% | 130 h | $5,698 |
| 2014-2015* | $40.74 | 9.2% | 130 h | $5,783 |
Research Bursaries
| NSERC | SSHRC | CIHR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s students | $16,500 Must not hold NSERC Master’s or doctoral scholarship |
$12,000 Must not hold SSHRC Master’s or doctoral scholarship or PDF |
$17,850 |
| PhD | $19,000 Must not hold NSERC Master’s or doctoral scholarship |
$15,000 Must not hold SSHRC Master’s or doctoral scholarship or PDF |
$17,850 |
| Postdoctoral | $25,000 Maximum of two years of support |
$31,500 Must not hold SSHRC Master’s or doctoral scholarship or PDF |
$36,750 |
Undergraduates
| Salary | Benefits | Standard Assistantship | Total | |
| 2011-2012* | $22,50 | 4% | 130 h | $3,042 |
You need to ensure that you have enough funds to cover the salary and the benefits.
Rates are from September 1st to August 31st.
* Average of annual increase estimated at 1.5%.
Estimated hourly rate used for the preparation of grant applications only.