Mitacs builds partnerships between academia, industry, and the world – to create a more innovative Canada.ÌýTake yourÌýgraduate or postdoctoralÌýresearch abroad with Mitacs Globalink. Globalink offers travel funding between Canada and several international partners.
Value & Duration
- The award value is $6,000
- Travel duration must be of 12-24 weeksÌý
Deadlines
Call | Intended travel term | Intention to apply deadline | Fund transfer deadline | Submit to Mitacs |
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First | Fall (Starting following September) | April 15th | May 1st | at least 16 weeks before travel start date |
SECOND | Winter (Starting following January) | August 15th | September 1st | at least 16 weeks before travel start date |
THIRD | Summer (Starting following May) | December 15th | January 5th | at least 16 weeks before travel start date |
Note: Inbound applicants must also follow the application process on this page.
Note 2: Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday are moved to the following business day.
Students eligible to apply through the Thematic call or the Quantum special offer, should apply to those calls instead of this one. See the bottom of this page for more information.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- For Master’s, PhD, Postdocs and Senior Undergraduates
- For travel to one of the eligible countries (priority is given to students collaborating with a Mitacs partner institution)
- Travel duration must be of 12-24 weeks
- For collaboration with an institution not partnered with Mitacs, the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù supervisor must commit to a contribution of 2,000 CAD
- Trainees cannot travel to a country where they hold citizenship unless they also hold Canadian citizenship or are Canadian Permanent Residents.
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How to Apply
- Download and complete the Global Link Intention to Apply.
- Submit the completed and signed form to GPS for pre-selection by the deadline, to this email address: fundingapplications.gps [at] mcgill.ca. The form must have the Faculty Associate Dean's signature.
- Pre-selected candidates will receive instructions and forms to continue their application to Mitacs directly. This will include the OSR checklist. The final decision is made by Mitacs.
- FRQ Scholarship holders that are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada must also submit the .
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Countries & Partners
The program supports travel and research between Canadian universities and universities and institutions in certain countries. Please visit the for the list of countries and partners.
Supervisor and Contribution Requirements
- The supervisor must be a recognized faculty member at their institutions
- The supervisor must be eligible to host graduate students
- The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù supervisor must commit to a contribution of 2,000 CAD for collaboration with an institution not partnered with Mitacs
- The contribution cannot come from the host supervisor (the supervisor external to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù), the student, or out-of-pocket
- The contribution cannot come from Tri-Agency Funds or FRQ; department contributions or start-up funds are acceptable
- The deadline to transfer the funds are as follows:
- Deadline to transfer funds: First Call - May 1st . Second Call : September 15th, Third Call: January 5th.
After Pre-selectionÌý
Pre-selected students will not be able to submit the full application to Mitacs until the supervisor's contribution is received (if applicable). Pre-selected candidates receive Mitacs application package and instructions to complete and submit their applicationÌýby the deadline.ÌýPlease note that you must be approved by Mitacs to receive the award. GPS pre-selection is not theÌýfinal approval.
Please note the following regarding the OSR checklist in the application package:Ìý
- The supervisor is responsible for completing and obtaining signatures on the OSR checklist
- The application will be reviewed only afterÌýsignatures from the Dean and ADR are provided on the OSR checklist
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Quantum Special Offer
Are you interested in applying to GRA for a quantum project? You may be eligible for enhanced funding!
- $6,000 award to carry out a research project over 12 to 24 weeks
- $12,000 award to carry out a research project over 24 to 48 weeks
If a Mitacs is involved in the project:
- $9,000 award to carry out a research project over 12 to 24 weeks
- $15,000 award to carry out a research project over 24 to 48 weeks
Participating international partners:
- Brazil: Fundação Araucária Foundation
- France: French Embassy in Canada
- France: Université de Grenobles Alpes (UGA)
- France: Université de Lorraine
- Germany: Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ Helmholtz Association)
- Germany: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- Taiwan: National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) – NARLabs
In all casesÌýno co-funding is required of the Canadian university.Ìý
For more information please consult the Ìýor reach out to your Mitacs representative ckatsari [at] mitacs.ca (subject: Quantum%20special%20offer) (Christina Maria Katsari).
*Applications need to be submitted at least 16 weeks before travel date
Thematic call:ÌýThe Globalink Research Award (GRA)
The is now officially open!
The themes for this year’s thematic call are:
- Digital and Emerging technology (e.g. AI, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors)
- Sustainability and Net Zero (e.g. Electric Vehicles, Critical Minerals, Hydrogen, Energy Transition, Oceans, Clean Technology)
- Life Sciences (e.g. Biomanufacturing, Bioeconomy, Agri-Food, Agri-Tech, Health Sciences)
- Humanities and Social Innovation (open category)
Mitacs participating international partners have their own eligibility requirements, you can check each one at the link above.
The deadline to apply is November 20, 2024.
Interested participants should be in touch first with ckatsari [at] mitacs.ca (subject: ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù%20-%20Mitacs%20information) (Christina Maria Katsari) to assess eligibility and discuss next steps. The link to the application portal will be shared following this discussion.
Contact
Please contact graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca for more information.
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