Accelerate Fellowship
Accelerate Fellowship supports master’s and PhD students through collaborative research internships that apply academic expertise to partner challenges and expand knowledge beyond academia.
Funder: Mitacs
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Standard awards of $10,000 or $15,000 per 4–6-month internship unit, including partner contributions
Summary: Long-term collaborative research internships and professional development for master’s and PhD students in any discipline.
Key Information: Applicants need an academic supervisor and a non-academic partner that contributes funding and benefits from the research.
Description
The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term research funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students in any academic discipline. Interns develop research plans with academic supervisors and partner organizations, applying academic expertise to real-world research challenges. Participants divide their time between their academic institution and partner organization, building research connections and gaining experience beyond academia.
The program supports research that expands knowledge relevant to both the partner and the academic community, rather than consulting or routine development work. Projects must explain their benefits to the partner organization and Canada. Fellows can access professional development training in interpersonal, project management, and entrepreneurial skills. Other Mitacs Accelerate program guidelines also apply.
