How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Mitacs Accelerate International?

Mitacs Accelerate International is funded by Mitacs

What are Mitacs Accelerate International's eligibility criterias?

Eligible applicants include for-profit corporations and eligible not-for-profit corporations, municipalities, and hospitals in Canada. For-profit businesses operating outside of Canada are also considered eligible.

Mitacs Accelerate International

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Funding to collaborate with international researchers

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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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Mitacs Accelerate International provides structured financial support to foster research collaborations both in Canada and globally. The funding modalities are designed to cover a wide range of intern and project expenses.

Base funding starts at $15,000 per project.
Partner organizations contribute a minimum of $7,500 towards the project funding.
Interns and students receive a minimum stipend/salary of $10,000 for each four to six-month period involved in the project.
Funds are initially invoiced to partner organizations and disbursed upon receipt of the partner's contribution and project approval.
Interns cannot receive their funds until Mitacs has allocated them to the academic institution, ensuring payroll or stipend requirements are met by the latter.
All financial transactions and fund disbursements follow rigorously defined protocols and timing requirements as outlined in the Mitacs guidelines.

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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.

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$ 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

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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.

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The Mitacs Accelerate International program is open to specific groups of individuals and organizations aiming to foster bilateral research collaborations between Canada and partner countries. Eligible participants are expected to fulfill certain qualifications to partake in these rewarding international projects.

Full-time students and postdoctoral fellows enrolled at Mitacs partner colleges and universities in Canada.
Full-time students and postdoctoral fellows from universities located in specific Mitacs partner countries.
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students above the age of 18.
Participants from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Eligible organizations include for-profit corporations, not-for-profit corporations, municipalities, and hospitals within Canada.
For-profit businesses based outside of Canada can also participate.

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Mitacs Accelerate International supports research-based internship projects that involve international collaborations. These projects are eligible if they fulfill certain criteria such as contributing to the training of Canadian citizens and residents, creation of new research relationships, and growth in Canadian research activities.

Projects involving internships for Canadian students in Mitacs partner countries.
Projects that facilitate international students undertaking internships in Canada.
Research activities that focus on bilateral collaboration between Canadian institutions and international partners.
Initiatives that demonstrate potential benefits to Canada, such as enhanced research capacity or economic investment.
Projects that aim to create or utilize Canadian intellectual property with commercial potential.

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Canada (applicants must be affiliated with a Canadian academic institution)
International collaborations possible with a Canadian partner organization
For-profit and not-for-profit entities in all provinces and territories within Canada

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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Mitacs Accelerate International program consider various aspects to ensure the success and impact of the proposed international research collaborations.

Does the proposed project qualify 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 objectives.
Realism of the project timeline.
Additional comments and suggestions, such as prior work that should be considered by the researchers.
In special cases, assessment of potential environmental impacts and necessity of additional reviews.
Possible need for a review meeting for projects with significant uncertainties or complex requirements.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Interns must organize monthly status meetings and update Mitacs as necessary during their project.
A final report must be submitted by the intern no later than one month after the conclusion of the internship.
For international travel, additional forms such as the International Pre-departure form and Code of Conduct are required before the internship can begin.
Mitacs does not claim intellectual property for projects funded through this program; IP sharing follows the academic institution's rules unless otherwise agreed.
Projects are assessed on the potential benefits to Canada, including training of Canadian individuals and enhancing research capabilities.