2026 Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI)

Eligibility

The GRI cycle is a year-long process with specific milestones. It begins with the Faculty Call from mid-April to mid-June, whereby professors from across the country are invited to submit their research projects to Mitacs. A few notes:

• No industry partner required
• Open to all disciplines
• Top-ranked senior undergrads travel to Canada from our participating countries and regions
• Mitacs encourages professors to submit multiple projects, as this may increase the chance of a successful match.
• Fully funded by Mitacs (highly competitive!)
• Please note that the GRI (Globalink Research Internship) program is different than the GRA (Globalink Research Award) program.

In order to be eligible for hosting interns as part of the GRI program, professors must: 

1. Have one of the following statuses at an eligible institution: Full professor, Associate professor, Assistant professor, Adjunct professor, Emeritus professor.
2. Be able to supervise international students at their institution.
3. Be able to host interns within the stipulated dates of the GRI program: Internships must start between May 1 and July 31 and must be delivered over the course of 12 consecutive weeks.

Why should a professor apply to GRI?

• The Globalink Research Internship submission process is fast and simple. Previous participants can log into their account to update their profile (email address, institution, etc.), as well as to access, and submit projects. They can also resubmit past projects that were put forward for matching in previous years.
• Participating faculty have the possibility of increasing their research/profile internationally, and to create international networks between their host institutions and international students.
• Successful faculty receive elite undergraduates from our partner countries to support their research.
• Faculty moving to the matching phase are able to preview top international students from a pool of thousands of applicants.

Summary

Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, 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 university 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 students an international experience like no other. Canada features excellent academic institutions, outstanding research facilities, cutting-edge industry innovation, and unparalleled undergraduate training opportunities.

What a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship offers students:

• A 12-week internship that increases their knowledge of and explores hands-on research in their 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 them to explore their independence and gain international experience in a new country

The Globalink research internship award amount for students 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 up to a maximum of $300
• Stipend for food and incidentals (amount varies dependin 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

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

Application:

• To submit your project(s), please click here.
• The application deadline is June 5, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. PT (2:00 P.M. MDT).
• Application files can be accessed here: All Files.zip
• If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the GRI program team via helpdesk@mitacs.ca.

Please note:

• Eligible countries are from: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States
  • *India is not on the list this year
• The Globalink Graduate Fellowship (GGF) has been discontinued.