What is the Mitacs-Globalink Research Award (GRA) ?

The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports research collaborations between Canada and  eligible countries, including France. Since 2014, the French Embassy has partnered with Mitacs to offer several $6,000 mobility grants to the successful Canadian (outside of Quebec) senior undergraduate students, graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows  wishing to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in France.

The call to application is open all year long so students can apply anytime. In addition to this open call, a  competitive call for applications in areas of strategic importance is launched in the fall.

How to apply to Globalink Research Award – Open call

Mitacs-Globalink research Awards are open to students from all research fields.
Within the framework of the partnership with the French Embassy, only students applying from a Canadian university outside Quebec are eligible.
To candidate, click here.

Travel direction: Travel from Canada only
Intern level: Full-time senior undergraduates, master’s and PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows
Duration: 12-24 weeks
Award: $6,000
Eligible institutions: All universities in France
Research strengths or priorities: All disciplines
Submission: Submit to Mitacs through the local Mitacs representative
Call dates for submission: Open all year

For more information, visit Mitacs or contact [email protected]

How to apply to Globalink Research Award – Thematic Call

Mitacs-Globalink research Award is open to students from specific research fields.
Within the framework of the partnership with the French Embassy, only students applying from a Canadian university outside Quebec are eligible.
To candidate, click here. (The call is now closed)

Themes: Advanced computing (Quantum and AI); Achieving Net Zero; Global Health
Travel direction: Travel from Canada only
Intern level: Full-time senior undergraduates, master’s and PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows
Duration: 12-24 weeks
Award: $6,000
Eligible institutions: All universities in France
Submission: Submit to Mitacs through the local Mitacs representative
Call dates for submission: October 1 to December 1, 2021

For more information, visit Mitacs or contact [email protected].