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Mitacs Elevate

Mitacs Elevate

Supports teams connecting academia and industry to move ideas into practical outcomes.

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Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship program that places PhD-level researchers at Canadian partner organisations for one to two years, combining applied research with a structured professional development curriculum. The program operates on a rolling year-round intake with no fixed application deadline; proposals go through a two-stage review comprising administrative eligibility screening …

Postdoctoral research fellowships co-funded with Canadian industry partners, supporting fellows spending at least 50% of their time on-site at the partner organisation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mitacs.ca