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Globalink Research Award
Support for international research collaboration
Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: The Globalink Research Award page now includes new partner pathways for Munich Quantum Valley and IISc students and postdoctoral fellows, along with updated applicant limits and application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The Globalink Research Award page now includes new partner pathways for Munich Quantum Valley and IISc students and postdoctoral fellows, along with updated applicant limits and application instructions.
Globalink Research Award partner terms expanded
The Globalink Research Award page now adds a Munich Quantum Valley pathway for master’s and PhD students and postdoctoral fellows in quantum technologies, with a €2,000 supplement and rolling applications for up to 10 positions per year. It also adds a separate IISc student and postdoctoral fellowship pathway with new eligibility, required documents, and application steps, including a recommendation letter and passport copy. The IISc student and postdoctoral fellowship amounts now shown are 12,400 INR for master’s students, 37,000 to 42,000 INR for PhD students, and 60,000 INR for postdoctoral fellows. The page also clarifies that Globalink Research Internship and RISE-Globalink Research Internship participation does not count toward the limit of two Globalink Research Award or Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program Award IUs per academic lifetime.
Funding available
$ 6,000 - $ 12,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows at eligible Canadian institutions or eligible international institutions.
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows at eligible Canadian institutions or eligible international institutions.
- Permanent residents or citizens of Canada who are enrolled in an eligible country other than Canada and who wish to do a project in Canada.
- Permanent residents or citizens of Canada who are enrolled in a Canadian institution and who hold citizenship in an eligible country.
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
- Review all eligibility and award guidelines from Mitacs and the Canadian institution.
- Participants connect with one another to discuss project interests; Mitacs does not connect interested interns and academic supervisors.
- Academic supervisors at Canadian institutions obtain endorsement from the Canadian institution before preparing the application.
- Complete the application in the portal, including the research proposal and the Mitacs Pre-Departure form, and have all participants log in again and sign off on the project.
- Obtain the Canadian university signature, with the Vice President Research or designate signature required for the Allocation stream, not required for the Quantum stream, and the Office of Research Services or designate signature required on all completed applications; allow 1 to 3 weeks to obtain the appropriate university signatures.
- Submit the complete application 12 to 16 weeks prior to the project start date through the portal by the local Mitacs Advisor, academic supervisors at Canadian institutions, or the intern who created the application.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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.
Where is the Globalink Research Award available?
The Globalink Research Award program is available across Canada.