Apply for the MITACS Globalink Internship 2027 in Canada (Fully Funded) - officially the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI). This competitive programme places international undergraduates in 12-week research projects supervised by faculty at Canadian universities, across science, engineering, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences.

Applications for the summer 2027 cohort are open. Selected interns receive funding toward airfare, airport transfer, housing, enrolment fees, food/incidentals, and emergency health insurance (amounts vary by country of origin and host). Mentorship and professional-development opportunities are included.

This Opportunity Station guide covers funding, eligibility, timeline, documents, and how to apply via the official Globalink portal.

Quick Facts - Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027

Detail	Information
Host country	Canada
Programme	Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI)
Type	Fully funded research internship (award package)
Duration	12 weeks
Internship window	May - October 2027
Level	Undergraduate / combined undergraduate - master’s (partner rules apply)
Fields	STEM, humanities, social sciences, and other eligible disciplines
Partner countries / regions	Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States (and as listed by Mitacs)
Deadline	16 September 2026, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Official apply	globalink.mitacs.ca

Why Apply for Mitacs Globalink 2027?

12-week research internship at a Canadian university under faculty supervision
Funding package covering major travel and living contributions
Campus mentors, industry events, and professional development courses
Projects across many academic disciplines
Strong international research experience for future graduate study or careers

Fully Funded Award Package

According to Mitacs, the Globalink research internship award typically includes:

Funding toward round-trip airfare to Canada (varies by country of origin)
Funding toward transport from the Canadian airport to accommodation
Housing stipend (varies by country of origin)
Stipend toward student enrolment fees (varies by host institution)
Food and incidentals stipend (varies by country of origin)
Emergency health insurance for the internship duration
Support from campus student mentors
Access to industry events and professional development courses

Funding is based on a 12-week project. Amounts are co-funded with international partners and may vary. Mitacs funds are typically sent to interns after the project starts.

Eligibility (2027 Cohort - Overview)

Be from an eligible Mitacs partner country/region
Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master’s programme at an eligible institution
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate study or be enrolled in the second year of the current programme (confirm country rules)
Meet grade / GPA requirements for your international partner
Apply to a minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 projects spanning at least three different Canadian provinces
Satisfy any additional partner-specific rules (and research-security declarations where required)

United States applicants: Apply through Fulbright Canada - do not use the Mitacs Globalink platform.

Always check the official eligible institutions list and partner rules for your country.

Programme Timeline

Stage	Typical timing
Faculty project applications	April
Student applications	June - September 2026
Matching	September - December
Pre-internship preparation	January - February
Internship in Canada	May - October 2027

How to Apply

Confirm your country, university, and GPA rules on the official Mitacs GRI page.
Review eligible universities / partners.
Create an account and apply at globalink.mitacs.ca (except US students via Fulbright Canada).
Select 3 - 10 research projects across at least three Canadian provinces.
Submit before Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time - late applications are not accepted.

Official Links

Apply - Mitacs Globalink portal

Programme overview for students

GRI eligible universities / partners

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FAQs - Mitacs Globalink Internship 2027

Is Globalink fully funded?

Mitacs provides a funded award package covering major costs (airfare contribution, housing, food/incidentals, enrolment support, emergency insurance). Exact amounts vary by country and host.

What is the application deadline?

16 September 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

How long is the internship?

12 weeks, scheduled within May - October 2027.

Who can apply?

International undergraduates from Mitacs partner countries/regions who meet enrolment, year-of-study, GPA, and project-selection rules. US students apply via Fulbright Canada.

How many projects should I choose?

Between three and ten projects, from at least three different Canadian provinces.

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MITACS Globalink Internship 2027 in Canada (Fully Funded)