Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 in Canada
Applications are open for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 in Canada. The programme gives eligible international undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a 12-week research internship under the supervision of faculty members at Canadian academic institutions. The award includes financial support for travel, housing, food, health insurance, and other internship-related costs. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Quick Overview
Programme: Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027
Opportunity Type: Research Internship
Host Country: Canada
Duration: 12 consecutive weeks
Internship Period: May to October 2027
Eligible Applicants: Undergraduate and combined undergraduate/master’s students at eligible institutions
Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Application Status: Open
About the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduate students from eligible partner countries and regions.
Selected applicants undertake research projects hosted by faculty members at Canadian academic institutions. Research opportunities cover disciplines ranging from science, engineering, and mathematics to humanities and social sciences.
The programme is available at more than 70 academic institutions across Canada.
Interns complete hands-on research while working with faculty members, graduate students, and research associates. The experience also combines academic research with professional skills development courses and social activities.
What the Internship Offers
The Globalink Research Internship provides a 12-week research placement in Canada.
Participants can:
✓ Complete hands-on research in their field of study
✓ Work under faculty supervision
✓ Collaborate with graduate students and research associates
✓ Access professional skills development courses
✓ Participate in social activities
✓ Access industry events and professional development opportunities
✓ Receive support from student mentors on campus
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Financial Support
The Globalink Research Internship award includes several forms of financial and practical support.
The confirmed funding components include:
✓ Funding to contribute toward round-trip airfare to Canada
✓ Funding to contribute toward transportation from the Canadian airport to accommodation
✓ Housing stipend
✓ Stipend toward student enrollment fees
✓ Stipend for food and incidental expenses
✓ Emergency health insurance for the internship period
✓ Support from student mentors on campus
✓ Access to industry events and professional development courses
Funding amounts can vary depending on the intern’s country of origin, host institution, and applicable international partner.
Eligibility Criteria
For the 2027 programme, applicants must meet the general Mitacs eligibility requirements as well as any additional requirements for their country and international partner.
Applicants must:
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s programme at an eligible institution.
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate study or meet the applicable second-year requirement.
• Have one to three semesters remaining in their programme as of fall 2027.
• Meet the academic grade requirements applicable to their country of study and international partner.
• Have sufficient oral and written proficiency in the language of their selected research project, which may be English and/or French.
• Be available for a 12-consecutive-week internship.
• Complete the internship between May 1 and October 31.
• Be able to begin the internship between May 1 and July 31.
• Not have previously been awarded a Globalink Research Internship project.
Country-specific rules may include additional citizenship, institutional, academic, language, discipline, or partner requirements. Applicants should therefore review the eligibility section for their country before submitting an application.
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Required Documents
A complete application must include all mandatory information and the required supporting documents.
Applicants must provide:
• At least one reference letter in English or French from a professor
• Official academic transcripts in English and/or French
• A translated and notarized transcript when the original transcript is in another language, where applicable
• A résumé or CV
The language of the academic transcripts must correspond to the language of the projects selected by the applicant.
The professor providing the reference letter should have supervised or co-supervised the applicant’s work. The professor must also be able to discuss the applicant’s academic and research experience.
The reference letter must be signed and provided on academic institution letterhead.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the Globalink Student Platform. Applications submitted by email or other methods are not accepted.
Applicants should:
• Review both the general and country-specific eligibility requirements.
• Prepare the required professor reference letter.
• Update their résumé or CV.
• Obtain the required academic transcripts.
• Create a personal account on the Globalink Student Platform.
• Complete all mandatory application fields.
• Select eligible research projects.
• Upload all required supporting documents.
• Submit the complete application before the deadline.
Applicants can save an unfinished application and return to complete it later.
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Selection Process
Mitacs assesses applications using several factors.
These include:
• Compliance with eligibility requirements
• Cumulative Grade Point Average
• Quality of the statement of interest
• Quality of the reference letter
• Alignment between the applicant’s research interests and experience and the research focus of the project or professor
Incomplete applications are not assessed.
Eligibility or participation in the assessment process does not guarantee an internship offer.
Internship Responsibilities
Selected interns are expected to complete a 12-week internship and work approximately 40 hours per week over five days each week.
Interns are expected to remain in Canada throughout the 12-week research period and complete the project deliverables required for successful completion of the internship.
Mitacs may also invite participants to industry events, government events, and professional development courses during their stay in Canada.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 is:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Official Link
Submit your application through the official application platform below.
