Globalink Graduate Fellowship

For international students who have already built research ties in Canada through a Globalink Research Internship, returning for graduate studies can be a major financial decision. The Globalink Graduate Fellowship was created to help ease that transition by providing non-repayable funding to former Globalink interns who continue into full-time master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral programs at Canadian universities. Delivered by Mitacs and available nationally through its academic partners, the fellowship is designed to keep top research talent connected to Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

Successful applicants can receive up to about $15,000 in funding, typically paid in stages once enrollment is confirmed, to help cover early costs associated with graduate or postdoctoral studies. The program allows flexibility for students to enroll at a different Canadian institution than where they completed their original internship, opening doors to a wider range of research environments and supervisors. While awards are competitive and subject to funding availability, the fellowship has been an important incentive for Globalink alumni planning their next academic step in Canada.

It’s important to note that this initiative is being phased out and will not continue beyond the 2025 cycle, making timing and eligibility especially important. For students or advisors looking to understand whether this opportunity still applies and how it fits alongside other funding options, reviewing the full program details through GrantHub is a smart next step.