The Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2024 -

Deadline: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). | The Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2024

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian academic institution faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

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

To be eligible:

You must meet the following eligibility requirements:

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 in one of the eligible countries or regions as per the website.
Have one to three semesters remaining in your program as of fall 2025 (see requirement by country)
Meet the grade requirements for your country of study

Be fluent in the oral and written language of the project (English and/or French)
Be available to complete an internship in Canada lasting 12 consecutive weeks between May 1 and October 31
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 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 you need to apply:

You must:

Review all eligibility criteria in the blue box that appears after selecting your home country: in addition to the general GRI requirements, there may be specific eligibility criteria for each country and international partner organization.
Confirm that your passport issued by your home country is valid until at least January 2026. (You are welcome to apply if you don’t currently have a valid passport. However, you will need to provide valid passport information if your application is approved).
Obtain a reference letter from a professor. Please refer to the reference-letter instructions. All reference letters must follow the instructions provided.
Update your CV: You can submit your own CV or use the CV template provided by Mitacs.
Obtain your official academic transcripts in either English or French. If your academic institution cannot provide transcripts in either language, you are responsible for getting them translated and notarized. Transcripts must be included in your application.
Apply to a minimum of three and a maximum of ten projects and ensure selections are from at least three different Canadian provinces.
English or French language-proficiency tests may be required for some countries. Please check your country’s details for more information.