Mitacs Globalink Research Award
The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports international research collaborations between Canada and select partner organizations, eligible countries, and regions. Under the joint supervision of a home and host professor, successful senior undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows will receive up to $6,000 to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in the other country.
Mitacs GRA has two streams:
- Co-funded – currently closed at Ontario Tech
- International Partners – open, but note the current travel embargo for Ontario Tech students/PDFs (see details below)
- Offered in partnership with select Mitacs international partners (limited to specific international institutions)
- No co-funding required from Ontario Tech
International Partner Stream
Duration
12 to 24 weeks
Value
Mitacs will fund up to $6,000 per award. Outbound interns will receive an award of up to $6,000. Inbound interns will receive up to $6,000 (CAD) for cost reimbursement only (eg. travel and accommodation). In some cases, additional funds may be provided by the international partner.
Travel Restrictions for Ontario Tech Students and Postdoctoral Fellows due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Please note that due to COVID-19, Ontario Tech University has suspended outbound research-related travel for its students and postdoctoral fellows. Currently, the university is not allowing students/PDFs to travel for research internships. Although the Mitacs GRA program is open and students may apply for these awards, no travel can take place until restrictions are lifted. As a result, for successful award recipients, all outbound travel will be on hold until further notice. All outbound award recipients will be notified immediately once these procedures are resumed and preparations for travel can be made.
Eligibility
Ontario Tech Applicants
Academic Supervisor
- Must be eligible to hold Tri-Agency funding
- Must be eligible to supervise graduate students
Intern
Ontario Tech senior undergraduates, graduate students, and PDFs are invited to apply. Undergraduate applicants completing their first post-secondary degree must have completed their second year of studies prior to departure. Applicants must find a supervisor at their intended host institution and work closely with their Ontario Tech supervisor on the application form.
International Applicants
Senior undergraduates, graduate students or PDFs from a Mitacs international partner are welcome to apply. Applicants must first find a faculty member at Ontario Tech interested in hosting them during their research visit. If successful, GRA award recipients must follow procedures for visiting scholars.
How to Apply
Currently the Office of Research Services is only accepting Mitacs GRA applications in the international partner stream.
For GRAs with a Mitacs international partner:
- Applicants (student or postdoctoral fellow, home and host supervisors) submit application to international partner organization/Mitacs.
- Applications must be reviewed and signed by ORS. Once the Mitacs application is approved by ORS, inbound interns will be directed to complete the Ontario Tech Visiting Scholars application.
- Within 12 weeks of submission, Mitacs will contact participants about the outcome of the application. Travel must take place within a year from the date of the outcome.
- The intern provides the completed Mitacs Code of Conduct and Ethics and International Pre-Departure forms.
- Mitacs forwards the Globalink Research Award funds to Ontario Tech. In some cases, interns may receive a portion of the funds from Mitacs’s partner organization.
- The intern departs to the destination and begins the research project.
- Upon project completion, the intern submits a final report that summarizes the project.
- All participants (student or postdoctoral fellow, home and host supervisors) submit a final survey.
Mitacs funds will be sent to Ontario Tech and administered as a research grant in the Ontario Tech supervisor’s name. For inbound interns, the funds will be paid by cost reimbursement only. The university will issue a cheque to the intern once in Canada. It is highly recommended for the intern to open a bank account upon arrival
Deadline
International partners stream – see International Partners Information tab for call dates; otherwise, open all year