Globalink Research Internship: Faculty
Forecasted
Globalink Research Internship: Faculty supports Canadian faculty and international undergraduates through 12-week research collaborations that build international networks and research experience.
Funder: Mitacs
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Faculty application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Student support for a 12-week internship; enrollment-fee stipend up to $300; no faculty contribution required
Summary: Connects Canadian university faculty with international undergraduates for full-time, 12-week research internships across all academic disciplines.
Key Information: Hosts must be official faculty at participating Canadian institutions; internships must be in person, not virtual or hybrid.
Description
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship connects Canadian university faculty with high-achieving international undergraduates for supervised research collaborations. The program supports all academic disciplines, including science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences. Interns undertake hands-on research alongside faculty, graduate students, and research associates, while participating in professional skills development, conferences, industry events, and social activities.
The program helps faculty broaden their departments’ research perspectives, build international networks, and connect with potential future master’s and PhD students. For interns, it offers international experience and exposure to Canada’s academic research environment. This is a purely academic initiative: no industry partner is required. Mitacs and its international partners co-fund the program, with financial support directed to students rather than host faculty.
