Mitacs, a non-profit organization, is accepting applications for competitive international research opportunities for student travel from Canada. It is recommended that students apply by May 2018 for travel planned in Fall 2018.
The Globalink Research Award provides $6,000 for senior undergraduate and graduate students to undertake research projects abroad. Projects last 12–24 weeks and all disciplines are eligible.
New destinations include:
- Australia
- European Union member countries
- Japan
- Norway
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- United States
The full list of destinations is available on the Mitacs website: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award?utm_source=Mitacs Calls for Proposals&utm_campaign=d9d81ccb9a-Mitacs-GRA-Call-ENG-Jan172018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4fbc5a07d9-d9d81ccb9a-121944549, along with resources for finding a professor abroad, suggested application timelines, and other program information.
To learn more about these initiatives, visit the Globalink web page or contact Mitacs Business Development Specialist (at Western), Erin Azzopardi at eazzopard@mitacs.ca. Note that, to apply, the student’s faculty supervisor must be involved.
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