Mitacs Globalink Research Internship

Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 15 years. Working with 60 universities, thousands of companies, and both federal and provincial governments, we build partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada.

Access Canada’s dynamic and innovative research landscape, gain valuable hands-on research experience in your chosen field, and open the door to exciting international opportunities in the future through a Globalink Research Internship. Open to undergraduate students in Mitacs’s partner countries, the competitive initiative facilitates 12-week internships in research projects hosted by Canadian academic-institution faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility requirements for 2026

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)
• Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study or be in be enrolled in the second year of their current program (see requirement by country)

• Have one to three semesters remaining in their program as of fall 2026 (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.

What a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship offers you:

• 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

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