Mitacs Globalink Internship 2026 Applications Are Open
For ambitious students looking to take their academic journey beyond borders, Canada just opened one of its most exciting doors: the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2026. This program isn’t just about working in a lab—it’s about joining a global network, stepping into Canada’s cutting-edge research culture, and building experiences that shape your career for years to come.
Picture yourself spending 12 weeks in Canada—exploring new ideas, contributing to real research projects, and working directly with professors and graduate students at some of the country’s top universities. From STEM fields like engineering, biotech, and mathematics to humanities and social sciences, there’s a project for every curious mind.
The best part? Mitacs partners with more than 70 Canadian institutions, meaning you’ll find opportunities spread across provinces, campuses, and disciplines.
The Globalink program is more than just a research placement—it takes care of your journey from start to finish. Students receive:
This package makes sure you can focus on what matters most—your research and growth.
The 2026 internship is open to undergraduates from Mitacs partner countries and regions, including Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA.
To be eligible, you must:
Applications are managed online via the Mitacs Globalink Portal. To get ready, you’ll need:
You’ll also be asked to apply to 3–10 research projects across at least three Canadian provinces.
The application deadline for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2026 is September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.