Globalink Research Internships, Canada

Globalink Research Internship is a competitive Canadian internship programme that gives UK undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research abroad as part of their degree

The student call for applications to the Mitacs GRI scheme 2024 is now OPEN!

Students can apply directly on the Mitacs website which has helpful information on completing an application: Globalink Research Internship | Mitacs [mitacs.ca]

The deadline for applications is 21 September 2023. No late applications will be accepted.

Only students that have been nominated by their current home institution are eligible to apply. Please see the eligibility requirements and the list of eligible institutions in the drop down at the end of this page and speak to your study abroad department if you have any questions.

The fully funded scheme offers successful candidates from participating countries a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to carry out a 12-week summer internship at a Canadian university. Internships take place in summer 2024 and interns will work on a research project of their choice, under the supervision of a Canadian professor.

The scheme is collectively funded by Mitacs and the UK.

Benefits to participants

Those who apply for the Globalink Research Internship will have the chance to:

participate in an internationally reputable, competitive, and fully funded mobility opportunity in Canada in the summer of 2024;
develop research expertise with top professors at cutting-edge Canadian institutions with outstanding research facilities;
enhance vital skills for the workplace, including research skills, critical and creative thinking, cultural awareness, and developing a global outlook,

take part in professional training covering areas such as teamwork, project management, problem solving, communication, and entrepreneurship;
interact with companies of interest through tours or individual meetings;
experience one-of-a-kind educational, social, and recreational opportunities, as well as become part of an international alumni community;
become eligible for the Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship.

Eligibility requirements

Students who wish to apply for the Globalink Research Internship must have expressed their interest in applying for the scheme through the Study Abroad, International, or Careers office at their home university if their home university is participating in the scheme. Those who have expressed their interest in applying for the scheme will have been nominated by their university if they met the eligibility requirements set out below. 

Alongside having been nominated by their university, students applying must also:

be undergraduates enrolled full-time in an accredited university in the UK with a year remaining in their undergraduate programme when they return to the UK;
Students will be in the second year of their three year bachelor's degree in May 2024, or will be in the second year of their four year integrated master's degree in May 2024;
This includes students who will be in the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree in May 2024 (e.g., those on four-year courses with a year abroad or in industry);

be at least 18 years of age;
have a minimum weighted average of 60%+ if they meet their university's widening participation or equivalent criteria, or have a minimum weighted average of 65%+ if they do not meet their university's widening participation or equivalent criteria;
be available to spend 12 weeks in the period between May and October at a host university in Canada on a research project related to their area of interest and expertise;
demonstrate oral and written fluency in English or French, depending on the primary language of the project, as indicated by the host professor.

Please note that your university may have its own eligibility criteria.

How to apply

The call for student applications for the summer of 2024 is now open. Students can apply directly on the Mitacs website, which has helpful information on completing an application: Globalink Research Internship | Mitacs [mitacs.ca]

Please note: Students who have not expressed an interest in participating in this scheme to their home institution, and have applied at their own discretion, will not be considered for the scheme by Mitacs.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to select at least three and no more than seven research projects from the selection of projects profiled. Please note that applicants will not be able to submit a proposal for their own research project and must select a pre-existing project designed by a Canadian professor at one of the host institutions and approved by Mitacs.

Costs covered

Return airfare (via reimbursement)
Student fees at host institution (via reimbursement)
Visa fees (via reimbursement)

Living expenses
Daily accommodation allowance
Canadian medical insurance
Professional development training 
Registration for industry events

Access to the Mitacs mentor scheme

Please note that although this is a fully funded opportunity, some of these fees (e.g., return flights, visa costs) will be incurred by successful students upfront, and will be reimbursed upon their arrival in Canada.