Mitacs Elevate provides a foundation of cutting-edge research, business, entrepreneurship and scientific management skills to newly-minted PhDs. It also gives companies access to a highly qualified uniquely trained pool of talent. Through Mitacs Elevate, new PhDs create and lead a major industrial research project while establishing vital connections within the local business community.

We are currently accepting Mitacs Elevate Industrial Fellowship applications in New Brunswick! 

Award Announcements will be made by March 6, 2012 for Ontario and British Columbia applications that were submitted in November 2011.

 

Frequently Asked elevate Questions

Can I apply for both the IFP and SFP?

No, you may only apply for one program. If you have secured an industrial partner you should apply for the industrial fellowship.

I currently hold an NSERC/CIHR/SSHRC postdoctoral scholarship. Am I eligible?

You are eligible to apply for the program. However, you may not hold an Elevate award at the same time as any other federal or provincial grant or scholarship.

Is Mitacs Elevate open to fellows in any academic discipline?

Yes.

How many of each type of fellowship will be awarded?

 

The Elevate Review Committee will decide the number of fellowship awards in each category.
 

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Through Mitacs Elevate
  • New PhDs create and lead a major industrial research project while establishing vital connections with the local business community.
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09 January 2012
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In the past year I have learned much about the industry side of biotechnology and your program has expanded many of the professional skills that I was hoping to obtain. Most importantly, the Elevate program has opened up opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. Thus, I really enjoyed the program and I hope to learn more and develop further within the next year.

Eva Szabo, Elevate PDF, McMaster University

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