Globalink Research Internship: Faculty

Canadian researchers looking to expand their research capacity while building international connections may find the Globalink Research Internship: Faculty stream especially valuable. Delivered by Mitacs, this initiative allows university faculty across Canada to host top-performing international undergraduate students for an intensive 12-week research placement. It’s designed to support meaningful research progress while exposing promising global talent to Canada’s academic and innovation ecosystem.

Through Globalink, faculty members can advance specific research projects with the support of highly motivated students from leading institutions around the world. Internships typically run during the summer and early fall, making them a strong fit for labs and research groups seeking short-term support on defined research questions, exploratory work, or early-stage project development. The program spans a wide range of disciplines, from science and engineering to social sciences and humanities, and funding support is provided on a non-repayable basis, with amounts varying depending on the project and placement structure.

Beyond the immediate research contribution, hosting a Globalink intern can help faculty strengthen international partnerships and increase the visibility of their work within Mitacs’ broader innovation network. For professors interested in understanding how project matching works, what commitments are involved, and how funding is structured, taking a closer look at the full program details can help determine whether Globalink aligns with their research goals.