Applications are now open for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2025! This fully funded international internship offers students a unique opportunity to gain research experience in Canada. Spanning 12 weeks between May and October, the internship allows participants to work under the guidance of a faculty member at a leading Canadian university with top-tier research facilities. The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship provides an unparalleled global experience, fostering both academic growth and international connections.
Program Details
Host Country: Canada
Internship Duration: May 1 to October 31, 2025
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: Undergraduate and master’s students
Required Language Tests: None (IELTS not required)
Application Deadline: September 18, 2024
Internship Locations
Internships are available at over 70 academic institutions across Canada, offering a wide range of research opportunities.
Financial Coverage
Participants in the Globalink Research Internship will enjoy a fully funded experience, including:
- Round-trip airfare to Canada
- Airport transfer to your accommodation
- Housing stipend
- Health insurance
- Stipend for student enrollment fees (up to CAD $300)
- Stipend for food and incidental expenses
- Support from student mentors at the host campus
- Registration for industry events and professional development courses
- Globalink Research Internship certificate of completion
This internship also serves as a gateway to future opportunities, such as connecting with potential graduate supervisors for those interested in returning to Canada for further studies under the Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is open to students from the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Meet the GPA requirements specific to their country.
- Have one to three semesters remaining as of fall 2025.
- Not necessarily have a valid passport at the time of application, but will need one later.
- Obtain a reference letter from a professor.
- Update their CV.
- Obtain academic transcripts (in English or French).
- Apply to a minimum of three and a maximum of ten projects, ensuring that selections are from at least three different Canadian provinces.
- Ensure their passport is valid until at least January 2026.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Academic discipline, program, and educational background
- Research interests, skills, and achievements
- Motivation for pursuing research in Canada
Application Process
To apply, review the eligibility criteria and ensure all requirements are met, including passport validity until January 2026. Gather all necessary documents, including academic transcripts and a reference letter. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by professors at Canadian universities. Successful applicants will work with their host professors to finalize pre-internship details. Interns will begin their journey in Canada on May 1, 2025.
Apply Now: Visit the official website to submit your application for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2025.
