Mitacs Globalink Research Internships 2025 for young Undergraduates.

Application Deadline:  September 18th, 2024

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian academic institution faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements for 2025

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application 
• Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s program at an eligible institution (see list of eligible institutions by country) 
• Have one to three semesters remaining in their program as of fall 2025 (see requirement by country) 
• Meet the grade requirements for their country of study (see GPA requirements for each international partner) 
• Apply to a minimum of three and a maximum of ten projects and ensure selections are from at least three different Canadian provinces 
• Be fluent in the oral and written language of the project (English and/or French) 
• Be available to complete an internship lasting 12 consecutive weeks between May 1 and October 31. You must be able to start your internship anytime between May 1st and July 31st. Anything before or after those dates is not allowed.

• Not have been awarded a Globalink Research Internship project in the past 
• Any applicant who is currently affiliated with, or in receipt of funding or in-kind support from one or more of the institutions on the list of NROs is not eligible to participate in a Mitacs-funded project involving research that aims to advance a Sensitive Technology Research Area (STRA). Mitacs will also screen a sample of applications, selected at its sole discretion, and validate the accuracy of the completed declarations. Mitacs reserves the right to decline funding, at any point, for a project that advances a sensitive technology research area because of affiliations of concern. 

Funding

The Globalink research internship award amount includes: 

• Funding to contribute to the cost of a round-trip airfare to Canada (amount varies depending on country of origin)
• Funding to contribute to the cost of transportation from the airport in Canada to accommodation
• Stipend for housing (amount varies depending on country of origin)
• Stipend towards student enrollment fees (amount varies depending on host institution)
• Stipend for food and incidentals (amount varies depending on country of origin)
• Emergency health insurance policy for the duration of the internship
• Support from student mentors on campus in Canada
• Access to industry events and professional development courses

Benefits

• A 12-week internship that increases your knowledge of and explores hands-on research in your field of study
• Work under the supervision of outstanding faculty members, with graduate students and research associates
• Access to Canada’s unique research landscape: applied, dynamic, and innovative
• A rewarding experience combining academic research at a Canadian academic institution, professional skills development courses and social activities
• A chance for you to explore your independence and gain international experience in a new country

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