Globalink Research Internship: Students
Forecasted
Globalink Research Internship: Students supports international undergraduates in faculty-supervised research at Canadian institutions to build hands-on knowledge and experience of Canada’s research landscape.
Funder: Mitacs
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Student applications) | September 2027 (Fulbright US applications) | September 2027 (Fulbright US references)
Funding Amounts: Travel, housing, fees, living costs and insurance for 12 weeks; US awards: CA$4,000 plus up to CA$5,000
Summary: International undergraduates undertake faculty-supervised research internships at Canadian academic institutions across STEM, humanities and social sciences.
Key Information: Country-specific eligibility applies; US students must apply through Fulbright Canada, not the Mitacs platform.
Description
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive international undergraduate research program delivered with international funding partners at more than 70 Canadian academic institutions. Interns work with faculty members, graduate students and research associates on projects spanning science, engineering, mathematics, humanities and social sciences. The program builds hands-on research knowledge while giving participants experience of Canada’s research landscape.
The usual placement lasts 12 consecutive weeks in person. Research is complemented by professional development courses, industry events, social activities and support from campus student mentors. Projects may be interdisciplinary, but applicants must have backgrounds relevant to the research and skills requested by the supervising professor. Country partners may restrict eligible disciplines.
