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NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships
Collaborative research internships for graduate talent
Offered by
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships supports collaborative research partnerships linked to NRC Challenge Programs or Cluster Support Programs. It backs Acceleration internships and Globalink research placements involving graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, Canadian universities, companies, non-profits, and RWTH Aachen University.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Graduate and postdoctoral internships linked to NRC Challenge Programs or Cluster Support Programs.
- Research placements under the Mitacs Globalink program.
- Collaborative research projects between Canada and Germany.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from Canada.
- Postdoctoral researchers from Canada.
- Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from Canada and abroad.
- Master's and doctoral students of RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
How to apply
- Contact the director or director of the relevant NRC program if you want to collaborate and have a project idea that supports a Challenge Program or Cluster Support Program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships Program
What is the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships?
NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships supports collaborative research partnerships linked to NRC Challenge Programs or Cluster Support Programs. It backs Acceleration internships and Globalink research placements involving graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, Canadian universities, companies, non-profits, and RWTH Aachen University.
How much funding can be received?
NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships program?
To be eligible for the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships program, you must:
The project must be part of a new or existing partnership.
The project must be of interest to an NRC Challenge Program or one of its Cluster Support Programs.
What expenses are eligible under NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships?
Graduate and postdoctoral internships linked to NRC Challenge Programs or Cluster Support Programs.
Research placements under the Mitacs Globalink program.
Collaborative research projects between Canada and Germany.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.NPOCollaborativeR&D-BNPR&DCollaboratifs.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships available?
The NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships program is available across Canada.
Is the NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC-Mitacs funding for graduate and post-doctoral internships is a Grant and Funding