About the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship explore Canada’s dynamic and innovative research environment, gain valuable hands-on experience in your field, and open doors to exciting international opportunities.
This competitive program is open to undergraduate students from Mitacs’s partner countries.
It offers 12-week internships on research projects supervised by faculty members at Canadian academic institutions, covering a wide range of disciplines, including science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences.
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The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive program for international undergraduates from select countries.
From May to October each year, top applicants engage in a 12-week research internship under the guidance of faculty members at Canadian academic institutions.
The program spans various disciplines, including science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences.
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship provides a unique international experience.
Canada boasts excellent universities, top-notch research facilities, innovative industry opportunities, and exceptional undergraduate training.
Mitacs Globalink Research Internships are currently offered at over 70 academic institutions across Canada.
Summary of the Mitaces Globalink Research Internship
— Type: Internship
— Sponsor: Mitacs
— Country: Canada
— Funding Type: Fully Funded
— Benefits: Includes funding opportunities, housing stipends, health stipends, and full sponsorship
— Deadline: September 18, 2024
Requirements for the Mitaces Globalink Research Internship
Applicants must:
— Be at least 18 years old at the time of application
— Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s program at an eligible institution (refer to the list of eligible institutions by country)
— Have one to three semesters remaining in their program as of fall 2025 (requirements may vary by country)
— Meet the GPA requirements for their country of study (refer to the GPA requirements for each international partner).
— Apply to at least three and no more than ten projects, ensuring that selections include projects from at least three different Canadian provinces.
— Be fluent in the language required for the project (English and/or French).
— Be available for a 12-week internship between May 1 and October 31. The internship must start between May 1 and July 31; internships outside these dates are not permitted.
— Not have previously been awarded a Globalink Research Internship.
— Applicants currently affiliated with, or receiving funding or support from, any institution on the list of NROs are ineligible if the research aims to advance a Sensitive Technology Research Area (STRA).
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Mitacs will screen a sample of applications, selected at its sole discretion, to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
Mitacs reserves the right to deny funding at any time for projects involving sensitive technology research areas due to concerns about affiliations.
Benefits of the Mitaces Globalink Research Internship
— A 12-week internship that enhances your knowledge and provides hands-on research experience in your field of study.
— Supervision by distinguished faculty members, and collaboration with graduate students and research associates.
— Access to Canada’s unique research environment, which is applied, dynamic, and innovative.
— A rewarding experience that combines academic research at a Canadian institution with professional development courses and social activities.
— An opportunity to explore your independence and gain international experience in a new country.
The Globalink Research Internship award includes:
— Funding to help cover the cost of round-trip airfare to Canada (amount varies by country of origin).
— Funding to assist with transportation from the airport in Canada to your accommodation.
— Housing stipend (amount varies by country of origin).
— Stipend for student enrollment fees (amount varies by host institution).
— Stipend for food and incidentals (amount varies by country of origin).
— Emergency health insurance for the duration of the internship.
— Support from student mentors on campus in Canada.
— Access to industry events and professional development courses.
Deadline: September 18, 2024.
