Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) 2027
A fully funded 12-week research internship in Canada for international undergraduate students from partner countries, hosted by Canadian academic institution faculty members.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time
Country
CanadaAll Canada guidesEvery Canada scholarship in one place→About the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) 2027
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) is a competitive initiative that brings top-ranked international undergraduate students to Canada for 12 weeks of hands-on research experience. Operating between May and October of each year, the program places interns under the supervision of Canadian academic institution faculty members across more than 70 universities.
The program is open to undergraduate students from a wide network of partner countries and regions, including Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Participants gain access to Canada's research ecosystem by working 40 hours per week on projects spanning science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences. In addition to laboratory or field research, interns receive professional skills development training, participate in social activities, and connect with local student mentors.
The award package covers major logistical and living expenses, including funding for round-trip airfare, airport ground transportation, stipends for housing, food, and incidentals, student enrollment fee support, and emergency health insurance for the duration of the internship.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Gain hands-on research experience under the supervision of leading Canadian faculty members
Receive comprehensive financial coverage including airfare, housing stipend, living allowance, and health insurance
Access professional development courses and industry networking events
Explore Canada's dynamic academic and innovation ecosystem across more than 70 host institutions
Build international networks with peers, graduate students, and research associates
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Canada
Available to undergraduate students from Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
8 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Create a personal user account on the Globalink Student Platform
Search the online project database and select a minimum of three and a maximum of ten projects across at least three different Canadian provinces
Prepare required application documents, including academic transcripts, CV, and a professor reference letter
Complete all mandatory fields in the online application platform before the submission deadline
Wait for automatic submission at the deadline, as there is no manual submit button
Receive notification of results by email between mid-December and mid-February
Application Timeline
Summer 2026
Application Opening
Applications open for the 2027 cohort
September 16, 2026
Application Deadline
Must complete applications by 1:00 p.m. Pacific time
Mid-December 2026 to Mid-February 2027
Results Notification
Mitacs notifies students of internship matching results
May 1 to October 31, 2027
Internship Period
12 consecutive weeks of research in Canada
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Apply to multiple projects across different provinces to maximize matching opportunities, keeping within the three to ten project limits
Ensure your reference letter is written by a professor who knows your research work and is provided on official academic institution letterhead
Verify specific country partner eligibility rules, as some regions require mandatory English or French language certificates
Do not wait until the final days to complete your application, as technical support response times can take up to five days
Check that your home university is listed on the eligible institution drop-down list before applying, or contact support if verification is needed
Ensure your academic transcript language matches the language of the specific projects you select
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions - click any to expand
You should check all possible name variations. If it is still missing, contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca so they can determine if your institution is eligible.
No, there is no submit button. Your application is automatically submitted at the deadline as long as your profile status indicates Complete.
No, reference letters must be written and signed on institutional letterhead by a professor who has supervised or co-supervised your academic work.
No, the Globalink Research Internship is strictly open to undergraduate and combined undergraduate/master's students.
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