Background
Mitacs is a national, private not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered unique research and training programs in Canada for 16 years. In partnership with the not-for-profit sector, companies and universities, Mitacs is supporting a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource—its people.
As a complement to its domestic initiatives, Mitacs has a series of international programs, which provide two-way knowledge and talent exchange between key partner countries and Canada. Such international opportunities provide a means to expand Canada’s academic connections facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Opportunity
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) is now accepting faculty submissions for Summer 2017. GRI pairs faculty in Canada with international undergrads for 12-week research projects from May to September.
- All disciplines are eligible
- Top-ranked senior undergrads travel from Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia
- Faculty can submit multiple projects and re-submit projects from previous years
- Application deadline: June 16th, 2016 at 5pm PDT.
- Faculty can submit projects here.
Globalink Research Internship alumni interested in returning to Canada for graduate studies are eligible for the Globalink Graduate Fellowship.
Full Details
- Full details regarding the Globalink Research Internship program
- Submit projects through the faculty application form. You can save projects prior to submission.
- The Globalink Research Internships Faculty Application Guide provides additional information and instructions for submitting your 2017 projects.
Funding Available
- Flight and student visa reimbursement
- Accommodation
- Medical insurance for the duration of the internship
- Coordination with host institutions’ administrative offices to ensure a smooth arrival and registration process
- Selection of a Globalink Mentor to assist with tasks including picking up students from the airport, escorting them to their residences, introducing them to their supervising professors, organizing social events, and acting as an emergency contact, etc.
- Professional skills workshops
- Industry events, such as meetings with professors, government representatives, and business leaders
Deadlines
| Full application: | Deadline |
| Full application submission to sponsor | June 16, 2016 |
Internal Contacts
If you would like assistance with proposal development and/or a substantive review of your proposal, please contact your Carleton Mitacs Business Development Specialist:
| Andrew Jones | Mitacs | (613) 327-7538 | 1325 Dunton Tower |