Mitacs Globalink Research Internships

Program Information

The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) program offers fully-funded placements for international senior undergraduate students from select universities to perform research in Canada for 12 weeks over the summer. Top-ranked applicants contribute to research projects supervised by University of Alberta faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines at campuses in both Edmonton and Camrose.

University of Alberta International Student and Visitor Services (ISVS) provides settlement services and administrative support for their research stays at our campuses. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for the types of supports provided.

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Globalink Research Internship (GRI) participants receive funding support from Mitacs for:

  • Flight to Canada
  • Transportation from airport in Canada to accommodations
  • Stipend for housing
  • Health insurance
  • Stipend for food and incidentals

More detailed information can be found on the Mitacs Globalink website.

For Faculty Members

The MITACS Globalink program places talented interns with UAlberta researchers. Learn about hosting an intern.

Please Note: While Mitacs has various research scholarships for inbound and outbound researchers, only the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) program is directly overseen and administered by University of Alberta International Student and Visitor Services. 

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For Mitacs Accelerate or Globalink Research Awards (GRA) programs, please contact Mitacs directly as follows:

Assistance with Accelerate or GRA immigration-related matters, invitation questions or on-campus registration should be directed to the Staff Service Centre contact form.