Opportunity
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Mexico, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and Ukraine. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
- Be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate/Master’s programs
- Apply to a minimum of three, maximum of seven, projects and ensure selections are from at least 3 different Canadian provinces
- Be fluent in the oral and written language of the project (English and/or French)
- Be available to complete a 12-week internship, arriving in Canada between May 1 and June 30, 2019, and returning to their country of study between July 31 and October 31, 2019
Funding Available
Mitacs, in coordination with our funding partners, oversees, and provides funding for, the following:
- Flight and student visa reimbursement
- Accommodation and daily stipend
- 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, 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
Useful Links
- For further details about funding categories, eligibility criteria and deadlines, click here.
Deadlines
| Internal Review | Please contact your Research Facilitator |
| cuResearch Approval Form | May 29, 2019 |
| Submission to Sponsor | June 5, 2019 |
Submitting Your Application
- Applications must be submitted via cuResearch, through which Departmental and Associate Dean’s approval must be provided to complete the online application process.
- More information on cuResearch can be found here.
Internal Contacts
If you would like assistance with proposal development and/or a substantive review of your proposal, please contact the appropriate Research Facilitator.