Globalink Research Internship: Faculty
Mitacs Globalink enables Canadian faculty to host top international undergraduates for 12-week, in-person summer research internships in any academic discipline, fostering global research collaboration.
Funder: Mitacs
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Faculty application) | June 2027 (Student application)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding to faculty; all student costs (airfare, housing, insurance, stipends) covered by Mitacs/partners for 12-week research internships.
Summary: Connects Canadian university faculty with top international undergraduates for 12-week, in-person summer research internships across all disciplines.
Key Information: No industry partner or faculty funding required; internships must be conducted in person.
Description
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship: Faculty program enables Canadian university faculty to host high-achieving international undergraduate students for 12-week, in-person summer research projects. The initiative is open to all academic disciplines, including STEM, social sciences, and humanities, and is designed to foster global research collaboration, expand research teams, and build future graduate student pipelines. Professors benefit from access to top international talent with no requirement for industry partners or direct funding contributions. Mitacs and its partners provide comprehensive financial support for interns, covering travel, accommodation, insurance, stipends, and professional development opportunities.
