Mitacs — Elevate
Canada
Elevate: Empowering research partnerships with postdoctoral talent and funding
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Mitacs
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The Mitacs Elevate program provides a maximum funding of $120,000 for two-year projects, aimed at integrating top-ranked postdoctoral fellows into partner organizations to address business needs through research application. Eligible activities include research management training, fostering strategic networks, and leveraging academic resources for business growth.
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The eligible projects for the Elevate program are geared towards enhancing research capabilities and strategic partnerships in various disciplines. These activities focus on leveraging academic research to address business needs and fostering innovation through collaboration.
- Collaborative research projects that align with partner organizations' business needs.
- Strategic networking with researchers, professors, and academic institutions to develop new innovations.
- Developing research management skills through professional development curricula.
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Eligibility for the Mitacs Elevate program is determined by specific requirements pertaining to the company's status and operational criteria.
- The organization must be incorporated in Canada.
- The organization must be an end user of the research.
- The organization must have an office or site where the fellow undertakes at least 50% of the fellowship interacting with the partner.
- The organization must be a for-profit corporation or a crown corporation receiving no more than 50% of their revenues from government sources.
- The organization can be an eligible not-for-profit corporation such as industry associations, charitable organizations, and economic development organizations.
- The organization can be a hospital or municipality in Canada.
- Ineligible organizations include government departments, agencies or ministries, academic institutions, Indigenous governments, and foreign companies.
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The Mitacs Elevate program is open to multiple types of organizations, provided they meet specific criteria related to their operations and contributions to research. Below are the types of organizations eligible to apply:
- For-profit corporations that are incorporated in Canada.
- Crown corporations that receive no more than 50% of their revenues from government sources.
- Eligible not-for-profit corporations such as industry associations, charitable organizations, and economic development organizations.
- Hospitals or municipalities in Canada.
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The Elevate program by Mitacs has specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can apply, focusing its support on research-inclined and community-centered institutions. Organizations that are primarily government bodies or located outside of Canada are ineligible.
- Government departments, agencies or ministries.
- Academic institutions.
- Indigenous governments.
- Foreign companies.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to research and project implementation.
- A minimum stipend/salary of $55,000 per year for the fellow.
- Up to $5,000 allocated to research costs, following tri-council guidelines for eligible expenses.
- Relocation costs for eligible research personnel and their immediate family members, if applicable.
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This grant is available to companies incorporated in Canada, as eligibility is determined by the location of the partner organizations for the Mitacs Elevate program.
- Companies incorporated within Canada with a physical office or site where the fellowship is conducted.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the Mitacs Elevate grant are based on criteria focusing on the technical merits of the proposed research project and the excellence of the proposed fellow, but specific point scores for each criterion are not provided.
- Technical merit of the proposed project, including its contribution to the advancement of knowledge or development of new applications and the presence of an appreciable element of novelty.
- Achievability of objectives, given the current state of the art and the expertise of the project team.
- Appropriateness of methods and techniques for the objectives.
- Suitability of the project level for a postdoctoral fellow.
- Excellence of the proposed fellow, including achievements relative to career stage, publication record, patents, awards and scholarships, mentoring, and related industry or entrepreneurial activities.
- Commitment to professional development, including leadership, communication, and business skills.
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Below are the steps to apply for the Elevate grant and submit your proposal:
- Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Ensure the postdoctoral fellow, academic supervisor, and partner organization meet the eligibility criteria.
- If collaborating with a not-for-profit, hospital, or municipality, seek eligibility approval by consulting with a Mitacs advisor.
- Step 2: Address Conflicts of Interest
- Consult the Mitacs Conflict of Interest Policy if you suspect a conflict.
- Submit a completed Intern eligibility and COI Declaration for the postdoctoral fellow to your Mitacs Advisor.
- Ensure the academic supervisor declares any COI and provides relevant documents to their academic institution.
- Step 3: Contact a Mitacs Advisor
- Connect with a Mitacs Advisor to begin your Elevate application process.
- Refer to the Elevate downloads for guidance on writing your proposal, ensuring to follow the provided format.
- Step 4: Prepare Required Documents
- Postdoctoral Fellow: upload CV, one recommendation letter from a former supervisor, and any supplementary documents.
- Academic Supervisor: upload CV, one recommendation letter, and any supplementary documents.
- Partner Organization: upload one recommendation letter including financial contribution details, and any supplementary documents.
- Step 5: Submit Your Application
- Submit the completed Elevate application with all required documents via the application portal.
- Step 6: Confirmation and Follow-up
- Receive email confirmation upon successful submission of your application.
- Ensure receipt of partner organization funds at Mitacs prior to starting the project as per Mitacs Policy.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- An annual $30,000 contribution from the partner organization is required to unlock the Mitacs Elevate award per participating fellow.
- Partner contributions must be received by Mitacs before any funds are released to the academic institution.
- Elevate offers an exclusive professional development curriculum valued at $7,500 in non-cash format.
- The intellectual property arrangements default to the policies of the university where the fellow is appointed.
- All Mitacs Elevate fellowship proposals undergo a two-stage review process, encompassing administrative and external peer reviews.
- Successful applicants will receive $60,000 annually, held as a research grant at the supervising faculty's academic institution.
- Projects can start any time after acceptance, provided partner funds are received and research approval is secured.
- Fellows are expected to spend at least 50% of their fellowship period at the partner organization.
- The professional development includes online self-paced courses and instructor-led workshops designed to enhance various professional competencies.
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elevate@mitacs.ca
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Empowering Business Growth with Highly Trained Research Talent
The Mitacs Elevate program offers businesses in Canada an unique opportunity to leverage academic resources and incorporate top-tier postdoctoral fellows into their research teams. With the program's focus on collaboration and innovation, Canadian organizations can enhance their competitive edge through strategic partnerships and access to cutting-edge research.
Detailed Insights into the Mitacs Elevate Program and Its Benefits
The Mitacs Elevate program stands out as a cornerstone for Canadian enterprises seeking to enhance their R&D capabilities while effectively managing their budgets. This one to two-year initiative is designed to integrate distinguished postdoctoral fellows into businesses, enabling organizations to apply advanced research principles directly to their operational challenges. By participating in this program, partner organizations not only gain access to highly trained talent but also benefit from deeper engagement with academic institutions.The program's structure is meticulous, offering a significant financial award to support the fellowship. With an annual value of $60,000, the award ensures that fellows receive a minimum stipend of $55,000, leaving up to $5,000 for research expenses, thereby promoting extensive practical application of research outcomes. A notable aspect of the funding model is the partner organization's contribution of $30,000, which underscores a collaborative investment in innovation.Through Mitacs Elevate, businesses are invited to assess potential research managers with minimal financial strain on their existing budgets. This not only aids in identifying future leaders within their industry but also allows organizations to expand their networks with researchers and professors. By fostering these strategic relationships, businesses can tap into a wealth of academic resources, leading to mutual benefits in research development and application.Participants in the Elevate program are offered an exclusive professional development curriculum, further fostering skills that are crucial for modern research challenges. This curriculum, accessible through Mitacs' learning management system, EDGE, equips fellows with leadership, communication, and business acumen, strengthening their ability to drive collaborative research projects.The robust support from Mitacs Advisors in crafting proposals ensures that organizations and researchers submit well-rounded applications. Such guidance is invaluable in navigating the typically complex grant application process, thereby increasing the likelihood of acceptance and subsequent successful project outcomes.Organizational eligibility is broad, including for-profit corporations, crown corporations, hospitals, municipalities, and select not-for-profits. This diverse inclusion enriches the program's collaborative potential, bringing together different perspectives and expertise to tackle complex challenges. Furthermore, eligible organizations must be Canadian-incorporated end users of the research, with at least half of the fellowship conducted on-site, ensuring substantial integration of academic research into practical business settings.The Elevate program incorporates rigorous review and oversight. Initial administrative checks followed by external peer reviews ensure that projects possess technical merit and relevance to contemporary industry needs. This thorough evaluation guarantees that the program supports only those projects demonstrating significant innovation and a potential for meaningful impact.In conclusion, the Mitacs Elevate Program is not merely a grant but a strategic partnership opportunity. It empowers organizations to incorporate cutting-edge research into their operations, supported by robust financial frameworks and access to elite professional development resources. As a catalyst for innovation and growth, the Elevate Program is an essential tool for any Canadian business aspiring to lead in their sector through research and development excellence.
