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  • grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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  • grant_single|allIndustries
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  • Mitacs
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Get a grant when you partner with international researchers and universities to work on projects that benefit Canada by bringing talent here, creating domestically-held IP, increasing foreign investment and more.

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  • Partner contribution starts at $7,500 per internship unit (4-6 months), which results in a $15,000 research award. Of the $15,000 award, the intern will receive a minimum $10,000 stipend or salary.
  • If a project includes 6 or more internship units with 3 or more interns, the partner organization can contribute $6,000 per internship unit, and this results in a $13,333 research award with a minimum $10,000 stipend to the intern.

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  • Participation in interdisciplinary research projects that apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
  • Internships that facilitate on-site research and development activities within partner organizations.
  • Projects that require collaboration between Canadian academic institutions and international partner organizations.
  • Research projects benefiting from a combination of academic supervision and industry involvement.
  • Conducting research that involves the exchange of skills and expertise between academic and non-academic environments.
  • Opportunities for international collaboration and interaction in research settings.
  • Implementation of projects that enhance professional networks within academia and industry.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 15,000

Partner with University of Ottawa and National University of Singapore to study AI ethics

$ 15,000

Collaborate with Université de Montréal and Tsinghua University to innovate in public health systems

$ 15,000

Partner with a university and University of Copenhagen for climate change impact studies

$ 15,000

Develop AI-driven financial modeling tools in collaboration with University of Toronto and ETH Zurich

$ 15,000

Work with University of British Columbia and University of Tokyo on marine biodiversity research

$ 15,000

Collaborate with McGill University and Heidelberg University to research renewable energy storage solutions

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • Applicable to students and postdoctoral fellows at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada.
  • Postdoctoral fellows must have graduated from a PhD program less than five years prior to the proposed start date, with exceptions for extenuating circumstances such as parental leave or military service.
  • Applicants must not have been employed full-time at the partner organization prior to applying.
  • Recent graduates must have graduated within two years prior to the start of their project and are eligible at the academic institution's discretion.
  • Non-degree students (diploma, certificate, etc.) are eligible at the academic institution's discretion.
  • Visiting students and researchers at Canadian academic institutions who are completing a degree at a university abroad may be eligible at the discretion of the Canadian institution.
  • Interns must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, international students (with a student visa), or international postdoctoral fellows (with a valid work permit), and must be at least 18 years old.
  • Open to all academic disciplines.
  • For-profit corporations, eligible not-for-profit corporations, municipalities, and hospitals in Canada can participate.
  • For-profit businesses and not-for-profit corporations operating outside of Canada are eligible as additional partners for projects with a Canadian partner organization.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • For-profit corporations in Canada
  • Eligible not-for-profit corporations in Canada
  • Municipalities in Canada
  • Hospitals in Canada
  • For-profit businesses operating outside of Canada (as additional partners with a Canadian organization)
  • Not-for-profit corporations operating outside of Canada (as additional partners with a Canadian organization)

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  • Intern salaries or stipends (a minimum of $10,000 per four-month period).
  • Additional partner contributions used for stipend/salary top-up or specialized equipment, as specified in the application budget.
  • Expenses as outlined by Tri-Agency eligible expenses and the Mitacs Use of Funds policy (refer to Mitacs' official Use of Funds policy for precise details).
  • Insurance coverage, if necessary and in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Travel expenses in accordance with the academic institution’s policies on international travel and project requirements.

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Whether the proposed project qualifies as research in its discipline.
  • Appropriateness of the project for the academic degree level of the intern(s).
  • Clarity of the project objectives.
  • Suitability of the methodology to achieve the stated objectives.
  • Realism of the project timeline.
  • Assessment of prior work that should be considered by the researchers.
  • Potential for adverse effects on the environment and, if necessary, recommendation for an additional environmental impact review.

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Prepare Your Proposal
  • Review eligible research and adjudication criteria.
  • Refer to the "Writing Your Proposal" guide and familiarize yourself with policies.
  • Draft a detailed project proposal using the Mitacs Accelerate template (note that only the latest version of the template is accepted).
2
Get Feedback and Collect Signatures
  • Obtain feedback on your proposal from all participants and your Mitacs Advisor.
  • Gather all required signatures from the intern(s), professor(s), partner contact, and university Office of Research Services or equivalent.
3
Submit Your Proposal Package
  • Email your completed proposal package to your Mitacs Advisor.
4
Address International Travel Specifications
  • For projects involving international travel, ensure additional documents such as International Pre-departure form and Code of Conduct are prepared and submitted post-proposal.
  • Ensure that funds will not be released until these forms are received by Mitacs if submitted post-proposal.

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  • Interns must interact regularly with both their academic supervisor and partner organization throughout the project.
  • An exit survey summarizing project results and experiences must be completed by the intern at the end of the project.
  • For projects with multiple internships, each intern is responsible for their individual steps, including maintaining student or postdoc status for the duration of the project.
  • Intellectual property developed during the project is managed according to the academic institution's policies, with Mitacs claiming no ownership.
  • Partner organizations' financial contributions are subject to applicable GST, HST, or QST (value added taxes).
  • Participants are expected to read and adhere to the Accelerate Code of Conduct and other relevant Mitacs policies.
  • The program encourages adding the Accelerate internship and Mitacs Training courses to the intern’s CV and LinkedIn profile.
  • If a project or internship is cancelled, any remaining funds must be returned to Mitacs.
  • There are digital and non-digital application processes; eligibility for the digital application depends on certain project criteria.
  • Orientation and certain skills development courses are recommended to maximize the internship experience.
  • The Indigenous Pathways initiative is closed for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and will reopen in April 2025.
  • Mitacs Accelerate supports both in-person and virtual interaction with partner organizations, allowing hybrid or fully remote internships where feasible.
  • Interns can only start their internship after Mitacs confirms receipt of the partner organization's payment.
  • A Mid-Term survey is conducted at the midpoint of each internship unit to monitor progress and gather feedback.
  • Certificates of Completion are available to interns/postdocs in the Mitacs e-campus (EDGE) after the exit survey is submitted.

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