MITACS Globalink Internship 2027 in Canada: Fully Funded, Eligibility, Benefits and How to Apply

The MITACS Globalink Research Internship 2027 is now open for applications, offering international undergraduate students an opportunity to undertake a fully funded research internship at Canadian universities.

The programme is designed for international students interested in gaining research experience and working with faculty members at Canadian institutions. The internship runs for 12 weeks between May 1 and October 31, 2027.

Students do not need to submit an IELTS score as part of the stated programme requirements.

MITACS Globalink Internship 2027: Key details

• Host country: Canada
• Programme: MITACS Globalink Research Internship 2027
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Internship period: May 1 to October 31, 2027
• Funding: Fully funded
• Application deadline: September 16, 2026
• Eligible applicants: International undergraduate students and students enrolled in combined undergraduate/master's programmes
• Host institutions: More than 70 academic institutions across Canada

MITACS Globalink financial benefits

Selected interns receive financial support covering several expenses associated with travelling to and undertaking the internship in Canada.

The programme provides:

• Round-trip airfare to and from Canada
• Airport transfers to accommodation
• Housing support
• Health insurance
• A stipend towards student enrolment fees of up to CAD 300
• A stipend for food and incidental expenses
• Support from student mentors at the Canadian host institution
• Registration for industry events and professional development courses
• A Globalink Research Internship certificate upon completion

Countries eligible for MITACS Globalink 2027

Students from the following countries are eligible to apply, subject to the programme's country-specific university and eligibility requirements:

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.

Applicants should check whether their university is included among the eligible institutions for their country before applying.

MITACS Globalink Internship 2027 eligibility

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements applicable to their country and university. The general requirements include:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Meet the applicable GPA requirement for the applicant's country.
• Have one to three semesters remaining in their programme as of fall 2027.
• A valid passport is not required at the time of application.
• Obtain a reference letter from a professor.
• Submit an updated CV.
• Provide academic transcripts in English or French.
• Apply to at least three and up to 10 research projects.
• Select projects from at least three different Canadian provinces.

Applicants should carefully review the country-specific requirements before submitting their applications.

How to apply for MITACS Globalink Internship 2027

Students should first verify their eligibility and confirm that their university is included in the list of eligible institutions.

They should then identify suitable research projects and prepare the required documents, including their CV, academic transcripts and professor's reference letter.

Applicants must select a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 projects, ensuring that their choices span at least three Canadian provinces.

After submitting the application, eligible applications are reviewed by professors and researchers associated with the selected projects. Applicants may subsequently be considered for placement based on their academic background, research interests and project requirements.

Deadline: September 16, 2026.

Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions, participating universities, project requirements and application instructions on the official MITACS website before applying.