Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Mitacs Globalink Research Award: CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget. Eligibility: Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or insti
- Provider
- Mitacs and participating Canadian universities
- Host country
- Canada / eligible international partner countries
- Deadline
- Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable)
- Region
- Global / internships
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or institution where previously earned degree, subject to stated Canadian exceptions.
- Funding
- CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget.
- Study level
- Senior undergraduate / Master / Doctoral / Postdoctoral
- Deadline
- Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable)
Key eligibility criteria
- Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or institution where previously earned degree, subject to stated Canadian exceptions.
Recorded funding information
- CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget.
About the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or institution where previously earned degree, subject to stated Canadian exceptions.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Mitacs Globalink Research Award 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/globalink-research-award/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or institution where previously earned degree, subject to stated Canadian exceptions.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineOngoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable)
Provider deadline information: Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Mitacs Globalink Research Award?+
Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or institution where previously earned degree, subject to stated Canadian exceptions.
What funding does the Mitacs Globalink Research Award offer?+
Listed funding: CAD6,000 per 12–24-week internship unit; maximum two units (CAD12,000). Supports approved travel, accommodation, research and stipend budget.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/globalink-research-award/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Full-time senior undergraduates (second year completed), graduate students or postdocs within five years of PhD, at eligible institutions; home and host academic supervisors required. Inbound Canada open to all countries except Russia/North Korea. Age at least 18. Cannot research in citizenship country or institution where previously earned degree, subject to stated Canadian exceptions.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Ongoing; apply at least 16 weeks before planned start (Not applicable). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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