Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Mitacs Globalink Research Internship. Students from all over the world have the opportunity to do research at prestigious Canadian universities through this fully paid international internship. The 12-week program, which runs from May to October, gives participants access to top-notch research facilities and academic supervision in Canada.
Students now enrolled in undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s programs are eligible for the internship. Because IELTS is not required, a larger pool of individuals can apply. Due to the opportunity’s full funding, all significant costs are met, allowing participants to fully concentrate on their academic and research experiences.
Below are further specifics regarding eligibility, perks, and the application procedure.
Host Country: Canada
Internship Dates: May 1 and October 31
Opportunity Type: Internship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- The minimum age requirement is eighteen.
- fulfil the national GPA requirements.
- As of Fall 2026, you have one to three semesters left in school.
- When applying, a valid passport is not necessary.
- Give one professorial reference letter.
- Send in a current resume.
- Send in your certified academic transcripts, exclusively in French or English.
- With options spanning at least three Canadian provinces, apply to a minimum of three and a maximum of ten projects.
- The validity of the passport must last till January 2027.
Benefits:
- airfare to and from Canada, round-trip.
- Transfer from the airport to your Canadian lodging.
- stipend or housing allowance.
- health insurance.
- Support for enrolment fees (up to $300).
- stipend for personal costs and meals.
- assistance from student mentors on campus.
- access to workshops for professional development and industry events.
- completion certificate for the research internship at Globalink.
Deadline: 17 September 2025
