The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada's leading resource for research, development and technology-based innovation. It offers Scholarships for Studying in Canada. NRC comprises some 20 institutes and national programs, spanning a wide variety of disciplines and offering a broad array of services.

Research Associates will be offered appointments to the staff of the National Research Council on a term basis and will be offered salaries and benefits currently available to Research Officers.

Salaries commensurate with experience are taxable and subject to other deductions. As a guide, the current annual Ph.D. recruiting rate is $52,940 (plus allowance of $8,000).

Eligibility
-You are eligible for the Research Associate Program if you possess a Ph.D. in natural science or engineering or a Master's degree in an engineering field earned within the last five years, or you expect to obtain the degree within six months.
-You must have a demonstrated ability to perform original high-quality research in your chosen field.
-This will be the main criterion used in selecting candidates and in considering extensions of their term.
-Although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents, Associateships are open to nationals of all countries.

The offer of an Associateship does not ensure foreign nationals Permanent Residency in Canada. Non-Canadian candidates should apply for non-immigrant status (i.e. temporary status) and an employment visa.