Mitacs Globalink Research Award Program 2026

The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Program 2026 is a funded international research opportunity that supports research collaborations between Canada and eligible partner countries. The program enables senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to undertake research projects at eligible institutions abroad under the joint supervision of a home and host professor.

Offered by Mitacs, the award is designed to strengthen international research partnerships while giving participants valuable global research experience. The program supports mobility in both directions, allowing eligible researchers from Canada to conduct research abroad and researchers from partner countries to undertake research projects at eligible Canadian institutions.

About the Mitacs Globalink Research Award

The Mitacs Globalink Research Award was created to promote international research collaboration by supporting academic mobility between Canadian universities and eligible international institutions. Through the program, researchers work on collaborative projects that address scientific, technological, social, and economic challenges while building lasting international partnerships.

Participants complete their research under the guidance of both a home supervisor and a host supervisor. This joint supervision model allows researchers to benefit from expertise at both institutions while gaining exposure to new research methods, facilities, and international academic networks.

The award supports one or two internship units. A single internship unit lasts between 12 and 24 weeks, while two internship units allow participants to undertake research lasting between 24 and 48 weeks or complete two separate 12- to 24-week projects.

Award Benefits

Successful applicants receive funding to support their international research project.

Benefits include:

• CAD 6,000 for one internship unit lasting 12–24 weeks.
• CAD 12,000 for two internship units or research lasting 24–48 weeks.
• Opportunity to work with internationally recognized researchers.
• Access to research facilities at the host institution.
• International research experience.
• Development of professional and academic networks.
• Joint supervision by home and host professors.
• Opportunity to strengthen future graduate or research career prospects.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements established by Mitacs.

Eligible applicants should:

• Be a full-time senior undergraduate student, graduate student, or postdoctoral fellow.
• Be registered at an eligible Canadian or international institution throughout the award period.
• Secure both a home supervisor and a host supervisor.
• Undertake research at an eligible host institution.
• Meet the immigration and visa requirements for the destination country.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Not undertake the project at an institution where they previously completed a degree.
• Not conduct the project in a country where they hold citizenship, except where specific Mitacs rules allow.

Available Areas Of Study

The award supports research across virtually all academic disciplines, including:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Environmental Science
• Agriculture
• Business
• Economics
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Education
• Public Policy

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents before submitting their application:

• Completed Mitacs application form.
• Research proposal.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcripts.
• Proof of enrolment.
• Support from both home and host supervisors.
• Any additional institutional documents requested by Mitacs or the participating university.

Selection Criteria

Applications are assessed based on several factors, including:

• Academic excellence.
• Quality and feasibility of the research proposal.
• Relevance of the proposed collaboration.
• Research experience.
• Strength of supervision arrangements.
• Potential impact of the research project.
• Contribution to international research collaboration.

Successful applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance and a well-developed research plan that benefits both participating institutions.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Identify an eligible home and host supervisor.
2. Develop a collaborative research proposal.
3. Confirm eligibility with your home institution.
4. Complete the Mitacs Globalink Research Award application.
5. Submit all required supporting documents.
6. Obtain the required institutional approvals.
7. Submit the application through the appropriate institutional or Mitacs process before the applicable deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to begin preparations early since identifying supervisors and obtaining institutional approvals may take several weeks.