Opportunity
The Mitacs – Horizon Europe IMA is designed to support Canadian faculty and eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the early stages of consortium-building and proposal development under Horizon Europe Pillar II. This offering will provide short-term funding to facilitate travel and in-person engagement with European collaborators – addressing a well-recognized barrier to meaningful participation in one of the globe’s largest research funding frameworks.
Applications must be submitted by one faculty member, with the option to include either one additional faculty member or one SME Partner Organization. Applications must not include more than two travelers. There are no restrictions on academic disciplines or industry sectors however, fields must align with Horizon Europe calls for proposals and/or corresponding European research consortia.
Eligibility
Applications must be submitted by one faculty member, with the option to include either one additional faculty member or one SME Partner Organization contact. Applications must not include more than two travelers.
- Faculty members at full and associate member universities: Only full-time faculty may apply. Adjunct faculty are not eligible. No restrictions on academic discipline, however the applicant’s field must align with ongoing Horizon Europe calls for proposals and/or corresponding European research consortia.
- Partner Organization: Only for-profit small- and medium-sized enterprises incorporated in Canada may apply. Canadian arms of large multinationals are not eligible. There is no restriction on industry sector, however their field must align with ongoing Horizon Europe calls for proposals and/or corresponding European research consortia. Any designated traveller(s) from an SME must be a full-time employee, founder, or owner.
Applicants can apply in one of the following three (3) profiles:
| One (1) professor | Two (2) Professors | One (1) Professor & One (1) Full-time employee of an SME |
Funding Available
Awards will be valued at up to CAD $5,000 per traveler (maximum $10,000 per award).
Deadlines
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cuResearch Approval Form |
September 22, 2025
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For ORS signature on application, send to Sylvie Jasen at Carleton International |
September 24, 2025 |
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Submission to Sponsor |
September 29, 2025 |
Submitting Your Application
Download an application form and submit it through an online intake form on the Mitacs website.
If interested in applying, please reach out to Asli Eran or Sylvie Jasen at Carleton International if you have questions.
To have your application signed by the Office of Research Services Representative, please send the completed application to Sylvie Jasen by September 24.
Useful Links
Program webpage on the Mitacs website.
For information on applying to Horizon Europe, visit the Carleton International’s Horizon Europe webpage
Internal Contacts
Asli Eran, Research Facilitator, International Initiatives, Carleton International
Sylvie Jasen, International Projects Coordinator, Carleton International
Taruneet Kaur, Business Development Advisor, Mitacs