Applicants for the MITACS Globalink Research Internship are now available for 2026 academic year. Fully funded for undergrad/master’s students from Mitacs partner countries. It lets them work on exciting research projects at Canadian universities. The internship runs for 12 weeks between May and October 2026. Students get hands-on experience in fields like science engineering math humanities and social sciences. They work with Canadian professors and explore Canada’s research scene while building global connections for future studies or careers. No IELTS is required and all costs are covered making it a great chance for eligible students.
Key Highlights:
- Duration: 12 weeks from May to October 2026
- Location: Canadian universities with top research facilities
- Eligibility: Undergrad or combined undergrad or master’s students from partner countries
- Fields: STEM humanities and social sciences
- Funding: Fully funded with all expenses paid
- Language Requirement: No IELTS needed
- Host: Research projects led by Canadian professors
MITCAS 2026 Globalink Research Internship
| Internship In | Canada |
| Available For | Internationals |
| Benefits | Fully Funded |
| Required Degree | Undergraduate and Master’s |
| Last Date to Apply | September 17, 2025 |
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Internship Benefits
- Professional development courses
- Housing stipend
- Round-trip airfare support
- Enrollment fee stipend
- On-campus student mentor support
- Emergency health insurance
- Food and incidentals stipend
- Access to industry events
- Airport-to-accommodation transportation funding
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants are eligible from these Mitacs partner countries:
- United States,
- Jordan,
- Chile,
- Germany,
- Taiwan,
- France,
- Brazil,
- Singapore,
- the United Kingdom,
- Mexico,
- South Korea,
- Ukraine,
- China,
- Thailand,
- Colombia,
- Tunisia,
- Hong Kong
- and Pakistan.
- Must not have done this internship before.
- Apply to 3-10 projects across 3+ Canadian provinces.
- Must meet the GPA requirements set for your country.
- Must be a full-time student in an eligible undergrad or combined undergrad/master’s program.
- Must be available for the full time between May 1 and October 31 with a start date no later than July 31.
- Cannot be linked to or funded by certain institutions if working on sensitive tech research.
- Must be at least 18 years old when applying.
- Should have one to three semesters left in studies by Fall 2026.
- Must be fluent in one of these languages (English or French).
- Mitacs can check application details and reject projects with sensitive research or affiliations.
- Must have finished at least two years of study
- If not, then must be in the second year of their current program.
Required Documents
- Research experience
- Personal statement
- Valid passport
- CV (as per Globalink template)
- At least one reference letter
- Official transcript (English or French)
How to Apply? MITACS Globalink Research Internship 2026
Applicants need to review the eligibility first and after that they can submit application online through the Global Student platform. You application must include all you documents (mentioned above). Make sure your reference letter comes from your current supervisor at your home university. Apply from the below given link.