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 travel� or “Avoid non-essential travel� by the 
- Please refer to the most up-to-date eligibility requirements here: