Program guide

Quick facts about Mitacs Globalink

• Students from India, China, Brazil & Mexico are eligible to apply for Globalink 2012
• To be eligible for Globalink 2012, student must have completed 3 years of a 4 year degree or 4 years of a 5 year degree by Spring 2012.
• Each student undertakes a 12-week research project with one of Canada’s top researchers
• Each student receives a stipend that covers the following expenses: airfare, accommodation, visa, medical insurance and living costs
• Mitacs handles arrangements related to research internship, housing, professional training and industry networking

Students can expect to: 

• Be part of a world-class research project. Nearly 50% of Globalink students have published or have plans to publish their research in peer-review journals
• Meet business leaders from some of Canada’s most dynamic and cutting-edge industries including digital media, green technology, biotechnology, information and communication technology, wireless technologies, and more
• Participate in a special networking events, industry tours, roundtables, and presentations from Canadian leaders and entrepreneurs
• Take part in professional skills training workshops featuring an interactive setting that helps build skills in teamwork, presentation skills, project management and entrepreneurship
• Interact extensively with Canadian and international students both on and off campus