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Globalink Research Award
Support for international research collaboration
Latest source updateLast Update: May 15, 2026Latest change: The Globalink Research Award page now includes expanded eligibility, application, and partner funding details, plus updated contact and adjudication information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Latest change: The Globalink Research Award page now includes expanded eligibility, application, and partner funding details, plus updated contact and adjudication information.
Globalink Research Award content updated
The Globalink Research Award page now presents much fuller guidance on who can apply, including additional intern and supervisor rules, country restrictions, and partner-specific eligibility details for South Korea. It also expands the application instructions, adds adjudication and appeals information, and updates the support contact and partner funding table.
Funding available
$ 6,000 - $ 12,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Globalink Research Award provides up to $12,000 per project unit for international research collaboration. It supports 12- to 48-week research projects or two 12- to 24-week projects with a host supervisor in Canada or abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
- Minimum amount : 6,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International research collaboration between Canada and eligible countries and regions through intern mobility.
- One 12- to 48-week research project or two 12- to 24-week research projects.
Documents Needed
- Research proposal
- Mitacs Pre-Departure form
- Completed application form in the portal
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows.
- Applicants who already hold more than two Globalink Research Awards or Mitacs summer awards.
- Applicants who are already participating in another Mitacs internship at the same time.
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodation expenses
- Research-related expenses
- Stipend support
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed by external reviewers.
- Review questions guide the evaluation of the proposal.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Review Mitacs eligibility and award guidelines.
- Confirm the Canadian institution’s rules and endorsement process.
- Step 2: Connect with supervisors
- Discuss the project with the home and host professors.
- Canadian supervisors must obtain institutional endorsement before preparing the application.
- Step 3: Complete the portal application
- Fill in all fields in the application portal.
- Submit the research proposal and the Mitacs Pre-Departure form.
- All participants must enter their information and sign off on the project.
- Step 4: Obtain university signatures
- Secure the required Canadian university signatures.
- Allow time for institutional sign-off before submission.
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application through the portal.
- Local Mitacs advisors, Canadian supervisors, and the intern who created the application may submit it.
- Wait for the confirmation email after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an assessment process.
- Applicants receive an outcome letter after review.
- If approved, an award letter is issued before travel can begin, and interns should not leave the host country during an internship unit.
- Mitacs will provide the research grant to the Canadian institution once all necessary documentation has been received, and projects must begin within one year of the outcome letter being issued.
- Projects with a second unit must end within two years of the start date of the first unit, and all participants must submit an exit survey after completion.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- Applicants should apply at least 16 weeks before the planned start date.
- Outcome letters are typically issued 10 to 12 weeks after submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Globalink Research Award Program
What is the Globalink Research Award?
The Globalink Research Award provides up to $12,000 per project unit for international research collaboration. It supports 12- to 48-week research projects or two 12- to 24-week projects with a host supervisor in Canada or abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Globalink Research Award Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Globalink Research Award program?
To be eligible for the Globalink Research Award program, you must:
Full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, or postdocs.
Must have home and host supervisors.
Must meet travel and immigration requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Globalink Research Award?
International research collaboration between Canada and eligible countries and regions through intern mobility.
One 12- to 48-week research project or two 12- to 24-week research projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Globalink Research Award?
You can contact Mitacs by email at international@mitacs.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Globalink Research Award available?
The Globalink Research Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Globalink Research Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Globalink Research Award is a Grant and Funding