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Mitacs Globalink Research Award

Funds international research mobility for students and postdoctoral scholars to strengthen real-world implementation.

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The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) is an international mobility grant that funds senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to conduct a short-term research collaboration abroad or in Canada. Unlike Mitacs Accelerate, the GRA requires no industry partner co-funding; it is a direct researcher award administered entirely by Mitacs. The program operates on an on…

Funds international research mobility for senior students and postdoctoral fellows through outbound and inbound academic research exchanges of 12–48 weeks, with awards of $6,000–$12,000 per project on rolling intake.

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.11 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3–12 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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