Mitacs Globalink Initiatives

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship – Recruit an exceptional international student

Currently in its sixth year, the Research Internship is accepting faculty applications for summer 2015. Faculty supervise international senior undergraduates who travel to Canada to undertake research projects of mutual interest.

• 12-week research internship in summer 2015
• Open to professors in all disciplines
• Open to interns from Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Vietnam
• Mitacs oversees matching and travel logistics and provides student funding
• Competitive process for interns
• Submission deadline for faculty projects is June 18, 2014

Globalink Graduate Fellowship – Encourage international students to return to Canada

The Fellowship provides funding for Research Internship alumni to return to Canada for graduate studies.

• $10,000/year for one to three years of study in a research-based program
• Attractive incentive for those top-ranked students returning to Canada

NEW! Mitacs Globalink Research Award – Help students conduct research outside Canada

Recently launched, the Research Award helps faculty and students at Canadian universities deepen the research links between Canadian and international educational institutions.

• Up to $5,000 for student travel expenses from Canada
• 12- to 24-week research projects at accredited universities in Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey or Vietnam
• Open to full-time senior undergraduate & graduate students
• Open to all disciplines
• Contact international [at] mitacs [dot] ca for more information

Mitacs recommends applicants submit applications by June 13, 2014, for projects starting in September 2014.