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RISE-Globalink Research Internship - Mitacs RISE-Globalink Research Internship The call for applications is now CLOSED. Program Details Funding Eligibility How To Apply FAQs The call for applications is now open. Mitacs has partnered with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) , to support the mobility of students from Canadian universities to German universities and institutions.
The RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI) is a competitive initiative that offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, earth science, and physics the opportunity to participate in a research project supervised by a doctoral student at a German university or institution.
The call for applications will be opened from October 15, 2025 to November 30 , 2025. Applications must be submitted through the RISE Germany portal on the program website. Projects should last approximately three months (and at least 10 weeks) and must begin between May 15 and July 15, 2026.
Mitacs provides $7,000 to support the student’s travel costs and living expenses. The DAAD provides health, accident, and liability insurance. The DAAD provides logistical support to selected students (including assistance finding accommodation in cooperation with mentors at the host institution, information on visas and work permits, and research arrangements).
Eligible Canadian applicants to the RISE Germany program will automatically be considered for Mitacs funding. Each approved award recipient will receive $7,000 from Mitacs. The award will support the student’s travel and accommodation costs, based on a 12-week research internship.
Mitacs funding is provided in lieu of the monthly stipend and international travel subsidy from the DAAD. The award also includes health insurance as well as accident and personal liability insurance, issued directly through the DAAD insurance office. No funds will be released if the completed International Pre-Departure Form and/or Mitacs Student Code of Conduct and Ethics forms are outstanding.
Mitacs recognizes that awarded funding may not be sufficient to cover all costs associated with travel for research projects abroad. Applicants are encouraged to seek funding from other sources and use prudence when allocating funds to travel and accommodations. In order to be eligible for a RISE-GRI, a student must: Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or international student.
Students with German citizenship must be able to prove that they have been living outside of Germany for six or more years. Be at least 18 years of age Be registered for full-time undergraduate studies at a Canadian university in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering (or a closely related field), and remain as such during the RISE-GRI.
Have completed at least two years in a four- or five-year undergraduate degree. Students in Quebec enrolled in a three-year undergraduate degree must have completed at least one year of their university program. Demonstrate oral and written fluency in English (working language is English).
Meet all necessary travel requirements for the intended destination. Please contact the RISE Germany team at [email protected] if you have questions about eligibility. See Award Guidelines below.
Expectations of participants All parties involved with Mitacs Globalink must comply with the Canadian home university’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 home Canadian university’s processes following their institutional policies.
Expectations of the student Prior to and during the RISE-GRI, students are expected to: Make all necessary pre-departure preparations in consultation with the appropriate university office(s) Obtain appropriate visa or work permit for the destination Approved projects last a minimum of 10 weeks, with an ideal length of three months Attend any mandatory sessions as required by the home university Submit an exit survey to Mitacs at the end of the project Please note that the RISE-GRI is competitive, with limited placements available.
All applications will undergo review by an interdisciplinary team. Maximum number of projects Students cannot simultaneously hold a RISE-GRI and another Mitacs award. Students who hold another Mitacs award must complete it prior to receiving a RISE-GRI.
RISE-GRI recipients must provide an exit survey to Mitacs no later than one month after the conclusion of the project. Undergraduate students from Canadian universities who meet all the eligibility criteria must submit a completed application via the RISE Germany online application portal. Applications are open from October 15, 2025 until November 30, 2025.
Please visit the RISE Germany website for more information about the application procedure and the internship program. Eligible undergraduate students from Canadian universities submit a complete application via the RISE Germany online application portal. Applications are reviewed and successful candidates are selected by DAAD.
Successful students receive an Outcome Letter from Mitacs and instructions for next steps. Successful applicants must submit the following documents to Mitacs: a. Mitacs Student Code of Conduct and Ethics Form * b.
International Pre-Departure Form * c. Any supplementary documents, as applicable. * The student must not travel abroad until these documents are received.
5. The application is approved, and the final Award Letter is issued. Results are announced in Spring 2026.
6. Successful students travel to Germany and complete their research project. Travel to the destination prior to the issuance of the Award Letter is not permitted and Mitacs and the DAAD are not responsible for any costs incurred before the application is fully approved.
Travel may not be initiated, and funds will not be released until Mitacs has received all paperwork including the International Pre-Departure Form and Mitacs Student Code of Conduct and Ethics Form and the application has been approved. For questions about the application procedure, the matching process and the internship placement, please contact [email protected] .
For any other questions regarding the funding, please contact Mitacs International at [email protected] . Additional resources for partner organizations: MITACS TERMS, CONDITIONS & POLICIES View and download our documents Discover opportunities for collaborative research and innovation. Find current and past Mitacs-funded research in your field.
If you do not see your question here, we encourage you to read through the DAAD’s comprehensive FAQ page on their website for questions related to the RISE program in general. Can I receive both Mitacs and DAAD funding? No. Successful candidates will receive either Mitacs funding or DAAD funding.
Mitacs funding is offered in lieu of the monthly stipend and international travel subsidy from the DAAD. Do I need to apply through the RISE Germany application portal and to Mitacs? No. Please apply through the RISE Germany application portal before the deadline.
If you meet our eligibility criteria, you will be automatically considered to receive Mitacs funding. Do I need to have a Canadian supervisor for the RISE-GRI program? Unlike for many of Mitacs’s other programs, a Canadian supervisor is not required to apply to the RISE program.
What is the RISE-GRI program, and how does it relate to the DAAD’s RISE Germany program? The Mitacs RISE-GRI program operates in partnership with the DAAD’s RISE Germany program. Mitacs RISE-GRI recipients participate in the DAAD’s RISE Germany program but receive funding from Mitacs in lieu of the monthly stipend and international travel subsidy from the DAAD.
The Mitacs RISE-GRI program is open only to applicants who are enrolled in a full-time program at a Canadian university. Where can I learn about the DAAD’s RISE Germany program? Please visit the RISE Germany website .
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Accelerate Entrepreneur is sponsored by Mitacs. Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur supports student, postdoctoral, and recent graduate entrepreneurs in Canada who are commercializing the core research or technology of an incorporated start-up through approved-incubator internships. While primarily focused on internships, it helps startups optimize budgets and provides financial support for piloting, refining, and commercializing new technology, products, or services.
Mitacs Elevate Program is a fellowship program from Mitacs that supports postdoctoral fellows at Canadian postsecondary institutions in conducting applied research in partnership with industry. The program brings together postdoctoral researchers, academic supervisors, and industry or nonprofit partners to tackle complex challenges and advance new ideas through collaborative, knowledge-transfer focused projects. Funded projects begin at four months with opportunities to scale in duration and scope. The program is open to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and enables commercialization of research breakthroughs, development of cutting-edge solutions, and exploration of new markets. Postdoctoral fellows at Canadian postsecondary institutions are the primary eligible applicants.