Research Mobility Programs

Erasmus+

The Erasmus+ programme provides funding for faculty and staff mobility between institutions in the European Union and their international partners. Mobility can be for research, teaching, or training purposes. Calls for applications get posted if there is an agreement between Carleton and a partner institution in Europe. The terms of the visit, including the amount of funding and duration of stay, is determined based on the specific agreement. For more information, please visit our Erasmus+ webpage.

France Canada Research Fund (FCRF)

FCRF supports new partnerships between research teams in France and participating Canadian universities. Carleton faculty members are eligible to apply if they have not previously worked with the partner institution. Both research teams must include graduate students. Projects are awarded between CAD$8,000 and $15,000 for research and student mobility. This opportunity is open to all areas of research. Canadian universities preselect up to 5 applications for submission to the French Embassy of Canada for final review. A call for application typically opens in September and closes in November, with results released in May. For more information, please visit the FCRF website.

Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program

The Faculty Mobility Program is for faculty members at Canadian universities who are looking to build a partnership with an institution in Latin America or the Caribbean. GAC provides CAD$7,000 for short (4-5 weeks) research and/or teaching trips. Carleton International submits the application on behalf of the faculty member. For more information, please visit the EduCanada website.

São Paulo Researchers in International Collaboration (SPRINT)

The SPRINT program awards FAPESP funded projects with additional funds to expand into an international collaboration. To apply, Carleton researchers must find a potential partner to submit a joint proposal. If successful, the Principal Investigator in São Paulo and at Carleton each receive CAD$10,000. There are four SPRINT calls for proposals per year, with Carleton participating in a portion of these depending on available funds. For more information, please visit the SPRINT webpage.

Multiple Programs

SICI has several programs for inbound and outbound faculty mobility, including programs for major collaborations, short research or teaching trips, and small development or publication grants. The amount of funding depends on the specific program. SICI opens the calls for applications twice a year. Applicants from India must follow the Visiting Researcher Program requirements and first find a host at Carleton to move forward with their application. Carleton applicants are encouraged to contact Carleton International to provide a notice of intent. For a list of programs, please visit the SICI website.

Erasmus+

The Erasmus+ programme provides funding for student mobility at all levels between institutions in the European Union and their international partners. Mobility can be for study or research purposes. Calls for applications get posted if there is an agreement between Carleton and a partner institution in Europe. The terms of the visit, including the amount of funding and duration of stay, is determined based on the specific agreement. For more information, please visit our Erasmus+ webpage.

For more information on all the programs listed below, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

Emerging Leaders of the Americas Program (ELAP)

Through ELAP, Carleton professors supervise visiting undergraduate and graduate students from Latin America and the Caribbean on research visits. Once the visiting student finds a host at Carleton, we submit their application to GAC. A bilateral exchange agreement must be in place to allow study visits. The call for applications typically opens in January. The amount of awarded funding varies. Carleton has welcomed ELAP student researchers since 2011, which has facilitated rewarding collaborations and lasting international partnerships for both faculty members and students. For more information, please visit the EduCanada website.

Click here to read about Fredy Benavides Vivas, a past ELAP recipient, and his experience conducting research at Carleton.

Canada-ASEAN SEED Program (Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development)

The SEED program funds undergraduate and graduate students from ASEAN countries (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to conduct 4-6 month research projects at a Canadian institution. Once the student finds a host faculty member at Carleton, we submit the application to GAC on their behalf. In the application package, the student must demonstrate how their project contributes to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The call for applications typically opens in January. The amount of awarded funding varies. For more information, please visit the EduCanada website.

Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)

The SICS program funds short-term research visits for undergraduate and graduate students from the following eligible countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, and Ukraine. Once the student finds a host faculty member at Carleton, we submit the application to GAC on their behalf. The call for applications typically opens in January. The amount of awarded funding varies. For more information, please visit the EduCanada website.

Globalink Research Award (GRA) Program

The Mitacs GRA is a highly popular program that provides CAD$6,000 in funding to senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, for short-term research trips abroad. Carleton has a certain number of awards available per year for either incoming or outgoing students to travel to or from select Mitacs partner institutions and/or countries. Some calls for applications are ongoing, while others have strict deadlines. For more information, please visit our Carleton-Mitacs GRA webpage.

Mitacs-Calareo Globalink Research Award (GRA) Program

The Mitacs-Calareo program provides CAD$6,000 in funding for both incoming and outgoing undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, between Carleton and select Latin American partner countries (Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico). Incoming students are nominated by Carleton supervisors, whereas Carleton students submit a preliminary application. Those selected must complete a full Mitacs application for approval by the funder. Carleton has a certain number of awards to offer per year. A call for applications gets posted in May. For more information, please visit our Mitacs-Calareo GRA webpage.

Globalink Research Internship (GRI) Program

The flagship GRI program invites undergraduate students from international institutions to work on research projects by faculty members at Carleton for a period of 4 months between May and August. Mitacs sends out a call for projects from Canadian professors in April. Once projects are selected, undergraduate students from Mitacs partner institutions apply between August and September for the summer internships. The amount of awarded funding varies. Carleton has participated in this program since 2018 with great success, with many faculty members continuing to host international student researchers year after year. For more information, please visit the Mitacs GRI webpage.

Mitacs Accelerate International Program 

Under the Accelerate International program, graduate students take up longer-term research internships, from 4 months up to several years. Funding starts at CAD$15,000. Carleton students conduct internships outside of Canada, while international students conduct internships with a Canadian industry partner and a Carleton faculty supervisor. Students must find their own partner organization, and work with an organization representative, their Carleton supervisor, and a Mitacs Business Development representative on the application. The call for applications is open all year. For more information, please visit the Mitacs Accelerate International webpage.

Please note that the Accelerate program for Carleton students conducting internships in Canada is managed by Industry Partnership Services. Please contact them for more information on domestic internships.

RISE-Globalink Research Internship Program (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)

The RISE program offers Carleton undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research at an institution in Germany over a summer term. The German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) matches students with institutions based on their research interests. The program is open to students in science and engineering fields only. Mitacs provides CAD$6,000 in funding to support travel costs and living expenses. The call for applications typically opens in November. For more information, please visit either the Mitacs or DAAD website.

Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science)

In partnership with JSPS, Mitacs offers CAD$6,000 in funding for Carleton graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to conduct a research visit in Japan during the summer. The competition is open to all fields of study. The call for applications typically opens in November. Fore more information, please visit either the Mitacs or JSPS website.

Multiple Programs

SICI has several programs for inbound and outbound student mobility at all levels, including programs for major collaborations, short research trips, and student fellowships. The amount of funding depends on the specific program. SICI opens the calls for applications twice a year. Applicants from India must follow the Visiting Researcher Program requirements and first find a host at Carleton to move forward with their application. Carleton applicants are encouraged to contact Carleton International to provide a notice of intent. For a list of programs, please visit the SICI website.