Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is sponsored by Mitacs. The Globalink Research Internship connects international students with Canadian university faculty for a 12-week summer research internship. This program enables top international undergraduate students to experience research in Canada, building future research collaborations.

Embark on a Global Research Journey with Globalink Internship Globalink Research Internship: Students 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’ 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. Program Details Funding Eligibility How To Apply Program Administration Responsibilities FAQs Thank you for your interest.

The application call is now closed , and we’re no longer taking applications for summer 2026. 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, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, 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. Mitacs Globalink Research Internships can offer you an international experience like no other.

Canada features excellent universities, outstanding research facilities, cutting-edge industry innovation, and unparalleled undergraduate training opportunities.

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 Mitacs Globalink Research Internships are currently available at over 70 academic institutions across Canada.

The GRI program works in collaboration with multiple international partners. For more information, please refer to the list of Eligible International Partners for each country in the Eligibility section. Questions?

Contact [email protected] .

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 Eligibility requirements for 2026 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. Additional international-partner eligibility requirements for students applying for Globalink Research Internships Brazil - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Fundação Araucária – https://www. fappr.

pr. gov.br/ Citizenship requirement: Yes; Brazilian citizen Eligible institutions in Brazil : All science and technology institutions and universities in Paraná State. Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program.

Applicants must at least be enrolled in the second year of their program.

Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: 80% Language proficiency exam requirement: Yes English requirement can be certified by TOEFL, Parana Speaks Languages program declaration, or any other English Language proficiency test indicating B1 level or higher Must be a registered student at an approved Parana State University The student must be carrying out an initial scientific or technological research: Under the supervision of a professor (PIBIC/PIBIS/PIBIT), or; Be part of a research group, or; Be part of an extension project under the supervision of a professor (PIBEX, or; Be part of teaching initiation/pedagogy residence (PIBID), or; Be part of a PET project (Tutorial Educational Program) Please visit https://www.

fappr. pr. gov.br/ to review Araucaria Foundation’s guidelines for successful applicants to receive the scholarship.

Chile - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): CRUCH-FUDEA CRUCH – https://www. consejoderectores. cl/ FUDEA – https://www.

fudeaufro. cl/ Citizenship requirement: No Eligible institutions in Chile : View eligibility list for Chile – no other institutions can be added Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program.

Eligible discipline: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: 67% Please use the following formula to convert your grade to a percentage: (GPA-1)*100/6 Language proficiency exam requirements: Yes English requirement can be certified by TOEFL, or a certificate of English proficiency from the student´s home university indicating B2 level or higher Additional requirements: No China - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): China Scholarship Council (CSC) – https://www.

csc. edu.

cn/ Citizenship requirement: Yes; Chinese citizenship If you are unclear about if your citizenship status is eligible, please contact the CSC Eligible institutions in China : View eligibility list for China – no other institutions can be added Full-time undergraduate students Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: 85% Language requirements: Yes Candidates must pass language proficiency exam requirements by meeting one of the following criteria: English major sophomore or above Have studied in an English-speaking country for over 8 months Passed the National Foreign Language Proficiency Test (WSK) Attend advanced English class designated by the Ministry of Education and obtained the certificate of completion Meet the IELTS (academic) 6.

5 or TOEFL-95 or above. Certificates and proof of exam to be submitted to the CSC and not Mitacs. Meet the requirement of Mitacs through an interview with a proved document or be listed in the invitation letter.

Candidates will be required to submit their language proficiency to the CSC before travelling. If you are successful in securing an offer from Mitacs, please register with the CSC before December 31, 2025. Please visit the CSC website to learn how you can register: 国家公派留学管理信息平台 (csc.

edu. cn) If you have any questions about registering with the CSC, please contact your home university. Note that you will not be accepted into the Globalink program if you do not meet both Globalink and CSC eligibility requirements and complete both applications.

All candidates must be able to complete three full months of internship without interruption, extension or shortening the duration. A three-month internship is 90 days long. No exceptions will be provided.

Applicants are required to submit their student ID on the registration platforms. The applicant should graduate between January 1st, and December 30th, 2027. Colombia - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Citizenship requirement : Yes; Colombian citizenship Eligible institutions in Colombia : All Colombian universities.

Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: 76% Students should take the weighted average of their studies and multiply this value by 10.

This number is then multiplied again by 2 and the result is the value to be included in the form. E.g. Colombian weighted average = 3. 8; 3.

8 x 10 = 38; 38 x 2 = 76; GPA = 76 Additional requirements: No France - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): University of Grenoble Alpes – https://www. univ-grenoble-alpes.

fr/ Citizenship requirements: No Eligible institutions in France : All French universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA): Applicants must be registered in L3, M1 or 1st or 2nd year of engineering All Others: Applicants must be registered in L3/M1 during the internship Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA) special grade requirement: 76.

4% (CGPA) / 13/20 (French grade) Students must multiply their French grade (out of 20) by 5 to get a percentage out of 100. For e.g. 12/20 x 5 = 60% Language proficiency exam requirements: University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA): Yes. B2 level in English required.

Applicants must send proof of language proficiency to their respective UGA school no later than the Globalink Research Internship application deadline. All types of English certification are accepted. University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA): In the “Documents” section of the application, applicants must upload a certificate (”certificat de soutien”)presenting the transcripts of the last two years of study and their translation to GPA.

To obtain this certificate, applicants must contact their academic unit at UGA (Composante, école) before applying to obtain their formal support and the certificate. The certificate must be signed by the UGA academic in charge of the concerned academic program and must confirm the applicant will be registered at UGA during their stay in Canada and for the total duration of the internship. Please see more details on the UGA website .

Germany - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst: RISE Weltweit (DAAD) – www. daad. de/rise-ww Citizenship requirements: No Eligible institutions in Germany : All German universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list.

Full-time undergraduate program: Bachelor, Staatsexamen or Diplom students (German applicants enrolled in a master’s degree are not eligible for the program) Earliest graduation date (i.e. applicants cannot graduate before: July 2026 Latest graduation date (i.e. applicants cannot graduate after): July 2028 Physics and related fields of study Minimum cumulative grade point average: 2.

9/6 or lower (65%) Language proficiency exam requirement: No Special instructions: Applicants may request shorter internships, with a minimum 10-week duration, when meeting with professors and to be finalized if they are matched. These exception requests must be sent to, and approved by, the supervising professor and Mitacs. Hong Kong - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – https://www.

polyu. edu. hk/ The University of Hong Kong (HKU) – https://www.

hku.

hk/ Citizenship requirements: No Eligible institutions in Hong Kong : View eligibility list below – no other institutions can be added The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Full-time undergraduate students only The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: PolyU students are expected to be available for the internship after the examination period and before the start of the new semester between May and August 2026 (for 12 weeks).

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) : Students should have at least 1 semester remaining in their undergraduate degree at the time they complete their internship. It’s acceptable for interns to still have 6 remaining semesters when they complete their internship. Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: 3.

0 (69. 7%) The University of Hong Kong (HKU): 3,3 (75%) To calculate your GPA as a percentage please use the following formula: CGPA/4. 3*100% Language proficiency exam requirement: No The Hong Kong Polytechnic University : Applicants will need to apply with PolyU before applying with Mitacs.

Information on internal application will be announced by PolyU. I confirm that the following applies: I am completing my undergraduate degree, and I am in my senior year. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) : Applicants will need to apply to the HKU International Affairs Office before applying to Mitacs.

The information on internal application can be found here: HKU International Affairs Office Students should have at least 1 semester remaining in their undergraduate degree at the time they complete their internship. Jordan - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship – https://www. modee.

gov.jo/Default/En Citizenship requirements: Yes; Jordanian citizen Eligible institutions in Jordan: All Jordanian universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] , and we will determine if it can be added to the list Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Minimum cumulative grade point average: 70% Language proficiency exam requirements: IELTS 5.

0 Students applying to the Globalink Research Internship must be between the age of 20 and 35 years of age . Must currently enrolled in a university in Jordan Mexico - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Universidad Tecnológica El Retoño (UTR) – https://utr. edu.

mx/ Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) – https://tec.

mx/ Citizenship requirement: Yes; Mexican citizenship Eligible institutions in Mexico : All Mexican universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list ITESM – Full-time undergraduate students only UTR: Full-time undergraduate students only All others: Full-time undergraduate students only Medicine and Health Sciences All Others: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: Universidad Tecnológica El Retoño (UTR): 90% All others: 80% or equivalent Language proficiency exam requirement: International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP PLUS) - B2 CEFR (CEFR), Cambridge Lingual Skill - B2 CEFR (CEFR) or British Council APTIS – B2 CEFR Students must present this to UTR in advance of applying to Mitacs.

Contact Stephanie Castell Blanch Stock ( [email protected] ) prior to applying. Tec students must additionally apply through the website https://mitec. itesm.

mx. Following the route: Mi Tec // Mi experiencia Internacional // Estudiantes solicitantes // Realiza tu solicitud // Successful ITESM applicants will be required to contribute $2,500 toward their internship. Due to the ITESM academic calendar, students must start their internships after July 1, 2026.

If successfully matched, students will be enrolled as a student in international programs from August – December 2026 with the possibility of revalidating 18 credits, covering the cost of tuition of the ITESM. The student will be able to join as a regular student on their campus during the winter of January 2027 or the semester of February – June 2027. Applicants should contact their mobility coordinator before applying to Mitacs.

Pakistan - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Eligible institutions in Pakistan : All Pakistani universities – View eligibility list for Pakistan.

Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list Citizenship requirement: No Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Students enrolled in a Master’s only program are not eligible Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: 80% Language proficiency exam requirement: No Additional requirements: No Singapore - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Nanyang Technological University – https://www.

ntu. edu. sg/ Singapore Management University – https://www.

smu. edu. sg/ Citizenship requirements: No Eligible institutions in Singapore : View eligibility list below – no other institutions can be added Nanyang Technological University Singapore Management University Full-time undergraduate students only.

Nanyang Technological University: Senior undergraduates enrolled full-time in NTU, with a minimum of one semester and a maximum of three semesters remaining in their program when they return to NTU Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: Nanyang Technological University (NTU): 80% Singapore Management University (SMU): 85% Language proficiency exam requirement: No Singapore Management University: Applicants will need to consult with SMU College of Integrative Studies (CIS) or School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) before applying with Mitacs.

South Korea - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Hanseo University – http://www. hanseo. ac.

kr/ Korea Aerospace University – https://www. kau. ac.

kr/ Hanseo University – Yes; Republic of Korea citizenship Korea Aerospace University – Yes; Republic of Korea citizenship Eligible institution in South Korea : View eligibility list below – no other institutions can be added Korea Aerospace University Both universities: Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Korea Aerospace University: Graduating between February 2027 and February 2028 Eligible disciplines: All Minimum cumulative grade point average: Hanseo University – 3.

4/4. 5 (75%) Korea Aerospace University – 3. 6/4.

5 (80%) Language proficiency exam requirement: Please submit your TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to Hanseo University Korea Aerospace University – Yes Please submit your TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to Korea Aerospace University Korea Aerospace University: Candidates from Korea Aerospace University must pass the preliminary application procedure before they submit applications to Mitacs.

Please visit the website 한국항공대학교 KAU OIA and check first with your Exchange Program Coordinator.

Taiwan - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) – NIAR : Taiwan-Canada Bilateral Fellowship Program Citizenship requirement: Republic of China (Taiwan) Eligible institutions in Taiwan : All Taiwanese Universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list.

Senior students (third or fourth year) who are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program or a combined undergraduate and Master’s program. Applicants should have completed at least two years of their program at the time of application. Applicants cannot graduate before the internship ends (October 2026).

Applicants must remain enrolled as students throughout the application and internship period. Eligible disciplines: All Minimum cumulative grade point average: CGPA ≧ 3. 3 (77%) Language proficiency exam requirement: Yes TOELF iBT ≧ 79 or ITB ≧ 550; or IELTS (ACADEMIC) ≧ 6.

0; or Applicants are required to submit an official academic transcript (in English) and a language proficiency test score report (TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC) that meets the criteria outlined above. Thailand - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Council of University Presidents of Thailand- https://www. cupt.

net/ Citizenship requirement: No Eligible institution in Thailand : All Thai universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list. Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Eligible discipline: All disciplines Minimum cumulative grade point average: 3.

0 Language proficiency exam requirement: IELTS 6 Tunisia - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR) – http://www. mes.

tn/ Citizenship requirement: Yes; Tunisian citizenship If you are unclear about if your citizenship status is eligible, please contact MHESR Eligible institutions in Tunisia : All Tunisian public universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list.

Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Students must be in the third year of engineering studies Minimum cumulative grade point average: 80% Eligible disciplines: Engineering Language proficiency exam requirements: No Applicants should be among the top 20% of their classes.

Participation necessitates a jointly signed agreement with their supervisor, ensuring the completion of the PFE during the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship. Applicants on either the waiting list of the main list must inform the MESRS of any cancellations or changes. Please visit the below websites for additional details: Ukraine - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine – https://mon.

gov.ua/eng Citizenship requirements: No Eligible institutions in Ukraine: All Ukrainian universities Note: If you cannot find your home institution on the drop-down menu, email [email protected] and we will determine if it can be added to the list.

Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Eligible disciplines: All Minimum cumulative grade point average: 80% Language proficiency exam requirements: No Please visit http://www. MitacsUA. org for additional details United Kingdom - 2026 Cohort Eligibility Partner(s): Universities UK International (UUKi) – https://www.

universitiesuk. ac.

uk/ Citizenship requirements: No Eligible institutions in the United Kingdom : View eligibility list below – no other institutions can be added Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum weighted average: Have a minimum weighted average of 60%+ if they meet their university’s widening participation or equivalent criteria, or have a minimum weighted average of 65%+ if they do not meet their university’s widening participation or equivalent criteria Language Proficiency Exam Requirements: No Applicants from the UK will need to have applied to the Universities UK International (UUKi) call for proposals via their home institution and received confirmation of eligibility.

Only candidates verified by UUKi and nominated by their institution will be eligible to apply. For more information on whether you are eligible, please contact [email protected] . Applicants applying from the UK may provide a screenshot of their academic portal demonstrating marks achieved to date in lieu of the availability of official up-to-date transcripts.

Electives “outside courses” may be included. United States - 2026 Cohort Eligibility American students must apply directly to Fulbright Canada via Fulbright’s website: https://www. fulbright.

ca/programs/undergraduate-students/fulbright-canada-mitacs-globalink-program (Please do not complete an application in Mitacs’ application platform) Partner(s): Fulbright Canada – https://www. fulbright.

ca Citizenship requirement: Yes; United States citizens Eligible institutions in the United States : All accredited United States universities Eligible applicants : Full-time undergraduate students or combined undergraduate-Master’s program Eligible disciplines: All disciplines Minimum weighted average : Must have a competitive grade point average Language proficiency exam requirements: No Applicants may complete shorter internships, with a minimum of 10-week duration.

Students must have one to three semesters remaining in their program as of Fall 2026. Students must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s program. Follow this link to access the Globalink Research Internship 2026 Eligible Academic Institutions List (for students applying to the GRI program).

We are no longer accepting applications for GRI 2026. Mitacs encourages you to start working on the following items before the call opens: Review all eligibility criteria: 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 submit an application 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 in the downloadable Globalink Research Internship Information zip file. All reference letters must follow the instructions provided. Update your CV: You can submit your own CV or use the CV template in the downloadable Globalink Research Internship Information zip file.

Obtain your 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.

English or French language-proficiency tests may be required for some countries. Please check your country’s details for more information.

In the application, you will also be asked about: Your academic discipline, program, and other educational information Your research interests, skills, and achievements Your reasons for pursuing research in Canada Additional resources for partner organizations: MITACS TERMS, CONDITIONS & POLICIES View and download our documents Globalink Research Internship CV Template Globalink Research Internship Reference-letter Instructions Program Terms, Conditions & Policies Mitacs Participant Expectations Mitacs Virtual Interaction Guide Program Terms, Conditions & Policies Mitacs Attentes des participants Guide des interactions virtuelles Discover opportunities for collaborative research and innovation.

Find current and past Mitacs-funded research in your field. The Globalink research internship program is co-funded by Mitacs international partners and funding amounts may vary Funding is based on a project duration of 12 weeks. Interns will receive funds to support their travel and accommodation expenses, host institution administration expenses, event expenses (conferences, synposia, workshops, etc.) and stipend.

Mitacs funds will be sent directly to the interns after the project starts Funds will only be disbursed to interns upon the start of their internship and require their physical presence in Canada to be received Some interns may receive funds directly through Mitacs’ international partners.

Where applicable, the award letter will provide interns with instructions for accessing their funding Mitacs does not claim any ownership of Intellectual Property developed through research projects and internships that are funded It is recommended that the participating organizations and institutions undertaking a research collaboration through Mitacs-funded projects come to a mutual understanding on the Intellectual Property implications of the project(s) Applications are assessed based on a number of factors, including all eligibility criteria, the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), the quality of their statement of interest, the quality of the reference letter, and how well their research interests and experience match the research focus of the project or professor.

Incomplete applications will not be assessed. Responsibilities of the intern Interns are expected to complete a 12-week internship, working 40 hours/week (five days a week for 12 consecutive weeks) to complete the deliverables required for the successful completion of the project. Most interns work during regular business hours (e.g., 9 a.

m. to 5 p. m.)

, but this depends on the specific arrangement between intern and host professor. Interns are expected to stay in Canada for the full 12-week duration of the research internship. Mitacs will provide interns with support once their internship begins.

Interns are expected to let the host professor know if they are missing time from the research project for any reason, such as due to illness or to attend a Mitacs event. Mitacs invites interns to attend industry events, government events, and professional development courses during their time in Canada.

Attendance is not mandatory, but we highly recommend that interns take part to fully experience the benefits of Globalink Research Internship. Interns must agree to a Code of Conduct and liability waiver before they are admitted into the program.

Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct, liability waiver and Immigration Policy and Procedure Consent could result in a denial of the certificate of completion and/or expulsion from the Globalink Research Internship program, depending on the severity and nature of the misconduct.

All parties involved with Mitacs programs should review the following policy statement and guidelines provided by ISED and the Government of Canada: ISED “Policy Statement on Research Security and COVID-19” Government of Canada “Safeguarding Your Research” Portal Professor Responsibilities Responsibilities of the professor Host professors must ensure the following is in place for their Globalink research intern prior to the start of the internship (as required): E-mail and internet access Any safety or orientation information required for the project Globalink research interns are expected to work 40 hours per week on their research project.

During the internship, Globalink Research interns may be invited to attend industry and/or government relations events, professional skills training courses, or conferences. Every attempt will be made to schedule these events outside of working hours, and interns should obtain their supervisor’s approval should they have to miss work to participate.

All parties involved with the Mitacs Globalink program must comply with the Canadian host academic institution’s policies regarding the ethical conduct of research and scholarly activities. Any issues or disputes around research or academic misconduct will be subject to the host academic institution’s processes following their institutional policies.

All parties involved with Mitacs programs should review the following policy statement and guidelines provided by ISED and the Government of Canada: Government of Canada “Safeguarding Your Research” Portal Mitacs GRI internships require the active participation of the intern and the professor. All participants should attempt to fulfill their project obligations. Participants must consult Mitacs for cancellation requests.

Project cancellations are reviewed by Mitacs on a case-by-case basis, and Mitacs may require all or a pro-rated portion of the funds to be returned. Can a student work with a Canadian professor who does not have a project on the list? No. Students must apply to a project that is in the online GRI project database.

Can a student’s reference letter be written by an academic institution staff member? No, reference letters from academic institution staff members will not be considered. Can a student’s reference letter be written by any professor at their academic institution?

The professor who writes a student’s reference letter should: • Have supervised or co-supervised the student’s work • Be able to speak about the student’s academic and research experience • Provide a signed letter on academic institution letterhead Please note that reference letters that do not meet these requirements will not be considered and the application will be deemed ineligible.

A sample reference letter can be found in the downloadable GRI Information zip file in the How To Apply section. Can applications be submitted by email? No. A student’s full application must be submitted through the Globalink Student Platform.

Applications received by email or any other means will not be accepted. Can students apply for a project that is not in their academic discipline? Yes.

Some projects may require interns from various disciplines and academic departments. For example, a professor in the health sciences may be looking for a student with a computer-science background to assist with a data project. To ensure students are viewing all the projects that may apply to them, they should do multiple keyword searches.

Students must ensure that their background is relevant to