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Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881
Research internships for Canadian students and postdocs
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Full-time students or postdoctoral researchers currently enrolled, applying, or accepted at a university, college or polytechnic in Canada.
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Overview
Mitacs Open Projects Internship Opportunities supports research internships for full-time students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates in Canada. It supports project-based internships and requires a Canadian supervisor, with Ontario affiliation included in the eligibility screening.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- CV
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time students or postdoctoral researchers currently enrolled, applying, or accepted at a university, college or polytechnic in Canada.
- Recent graduates from a Canadian university, college or polytechnic.
- Applicants affiliated with an institution located in Ontario.
Who is not eligible
- Students enrolled in a non-Canadian educational institution for the full internship duration.
How to apply
- Fill in and submit the online research application form.
- Apply to no more than 5 projects.
Processing and Agreement
- Mitacs will review the candidate’s skills after submission.
- Mitacs will contact the candidate for the next steps.
- Acceptance is conditional on eligibility criteria and funding availability.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply to a maximum of 5 projects.
- CV uploads must be under 5 MB.
- Accepted file extensions are txt, doc, docx, rtf and pdf.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 Program
What is the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881?
Mitacs Open Projects Internship Opportunities supports research internships for full-time students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates in Canada. It supports project-based internships and requires a Canadian supervisor, with Ontario affiliation included in the eligibility screening.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 program?
To be eligible for the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 program, you must:
Full-time students or postdoctoral researchers at a Canadian university, college or polytechnic.
Recent graduates from a Canadian university, college or polytechnic.
A Canadian professor supervisor must agree to supervise the internship.
Who can I contact for more information about the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881?
You can contact Mitacs by email at BD@mitacs.ca.
Where is the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 available?
The Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881?
Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881 is funded by Mitacs