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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ the Globalink Research Award

The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) program 2026-2027 application is currently open for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Contact Annika Rosanowski, Advisor, Business Development (arosanowski@mitacs.ca) for information. 

OVERVIEW

The purpose of the  program at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµis to facilitate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµresearchers in initiating and/or deepening international research collaboration by leveraging outbound* research student mobility. The award provides opportunities for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµgraduate students** (Master’s or PhD) and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµpostdoctoral fellows to gain international research experience with universities abroad, while developing institutional relationships. 

*GRA inbound mobility (international interns travelling to SFU) will remain on hold at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµuntil further notice. 

**SFU's GRA program is currently unavialble for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµundergraduate students. 

 

APPLICATION

There is limited awards available for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Annika Rosanowski, (arosanowski@mitacs.ca) at Mitacs directly. 

 

AWARD

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµgraduate students are eligible for:

  • One 12-24 weeks internships for $6,000 CAD; 
  • Two 12-24 weeks internships for $6,000 CAD each (total of $12,000); or
  • One 24-48 weeks internship for $12,000 CAD. 

 

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES

  • Mitacs supports outbound mobility between Canada and all countries except those classified as “Avoid all travelâ€� or “Avoid non-essential travelâ€� by the 
  • Please refer to the most up-to-date eligibility requirements here: