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Concordia-Mitacs inbound Globalink Research Award (GRA)

Senior undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from academic institutions in Mitacs eligible countries are welcome to apply to the Concordia-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) call for proposals. 

How the GRA works

Available to undergraduate and graduate students from Mitacs eligible countries, this program may give you the opportunity to conduct short co-supervised research projects at Concordia and gain valuable international research experience while you expand your networks.

 

Fall 2023 call for proposals closed on November 10, 2023. Next call Fall 2024

Program objectives

  • Develop or strengthen strategic partnerships overseas.
  • Support Concordia’s strategic directions: 1, “Double our Research” and 7, “Embrace the World.”
  • Build institutional bridges between Concordia University and key international institutions in Mitacs eligible countries.
  • Help students to gain international research experience, fostering cultural awareness, and develop their international networks.
  • Support the development of partnerships by faculty members.
  • Enrich Concordia's research activities and drive innovation by bringing different perspectives and ideas.

Key deliverables

Deliverables include:

  • A final report that summarizes the project. The participant is responsible for drafting the final report and securing approval and signatures from the participating supervisors.
  • Mitacs exit survey.

Application process

Please read carefully the details of the Mitacs GRA program and application process.

To participate in this competition candidates will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must be registered as full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows at an eligible international institution located in Mitacs eligible countries and remain as such throughout their Globalink Research Award.
  • Undergraduate applicants completing their first post-secondary degree must have completed their second year of studies prior to departure. All applicants enrolled in an undergraduate degree must have maintained a B average in their two most recent semesters prior to application. This average can be cumulative over the two semesters.
  • Postdoctoral fellows may apply if their date of graduation from a Ph.D. program is no more than five years prior to the proposed start date of the research project and they have postdoctoral status at an eligible institution. 
  • Cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree.
  • Permanent residents or citizens of Canada who are enrolled in an eligible country other than Canada and who wish to do a project in Canada are eligible to apply; 
  • Must be the legal age of majority in Canada (18 years of age or older).
  • Must meet travel requirements for their intended destination, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation. 
  • Must meet travel requirements for Canada, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation. 

Duration

  • 12-24 weeks. 25% of your research project may be completed at your home institution, upon Mitacs approval.
  • Projects must start no later than 12 months from the date the award is granted.

Value

  • Six thousand Canadian dollars ($6,000 CAD) for a period of 12 to 24 weeks.
  • Approved recipients will receive funds in stipend.
  • Funding is based on a project duration of 12 weeks, though projects durations of up to 24 weeks are acceptable (funding will remain the same, $6,000 CAD, independently of the project's duration); 
  • Host and Home supervisors are not eligible to receive funding under this competition. Funding must be used to support Mitacs GRA interns. 

Step 1 Find home and host supervisor

  • Students will need to secure a home supervisor as well as one at Concordia;
  • The best place to start is a professor at your institution, whether your supervisor or another professor in your department or faculty. Professors have broad international networks and may have colleagues in your country of interest.
  • Explore Concordia can help you to find Concordia faculty members by research inerests and areas of expertise; 

Supervising professors' eligibility

  • Must hold a faculty position at an eligible university. 
  • Must be eligible to supervise graduate students.

Step 2 Complete your application on the Mitacs application portal

  • For internal submission to Concordia interns must upload the completed Mitacs application and register on the Concordia International Mobility portal. The portal regroups all the application documents for mobility programs. Click on the application link below. 

Step 3 Prepare for your departure 

  • The Student Code of Conduct and Ethics and International Pre-departure forms must be completed by the intern after the award is approved.  
  • Please note that GRA interns are responsible to obtain any travel documents required by their host country (including work permits and visas).
  • For inbound students, the host supervisors at Concordia must request the Academic Visitor status for their visiting interns immediately after the Mitacs GRA inbound grant is awarded. Instructions to complete this step will be sent to the Concordia supervisor once the award is granted. For more information see How to come to Concordia as an academic visitor.
  • Please note that GRA interns entering Canada must hold a pre-approval letter for work permit issued by a visa office abroad.

We recommend reading the Mitacs GRA Program Guide to make sure all the required information is included in your application.

Complete your application on the Mitacs Globalink Research Award Application Portal.

  • In a first stage (pre-selection), an internal Concordia Committee will be responsible for assessing and selecting project proposals. These will be judged based on: 1) quality of the application 2) eligibility and curriculum of nominated students and 3) feasibility.
  • In a second stage, Mitacs will assess individual applications bases on 1) expected benefit to the intern’s academic studies and research career 2) benefit to Canada 3) quality of the research proposal 4) level of supervision and mentorship committed by the host supervisor 5) strength of recommendation by the home supervisor.
  • If successful, Mitacs will send an email Outcome Letter to indicate that the project will be funded (outcome letters are typically issued 10-12 weeks after application submission). 

 

  1. Participate in your home university's pre-departure session. Contact your home university's international office to obtain your universities’ signature for the Mitacs Pre-departure form.
  2. Send your Pre-departure and Code of Conduct and Ethics forms to Mitacs directly.
  3. Obtain appropriate travel documents (i.e. passport, visa, work permit). For more information about applying for the Academic Visitor status at Concordia please visit Policy on Academic Visitors.
  4. Obtain appropriate travel/health insurance.
  5. Make sure you have all documents needed to open a Canadian bank account once you arrive in Canada. You will need to provide this account to Concordia International on the mobility portal. 
  6. Arrange for housing.
  7. Make sure that you review and follow the directives provided by applicable institutional, municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal bodies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  8. **Interns will receive their award once they arrive to their host country and they have provided a Canadian bank account to Concordia International. You will need to be prepared to make arrangements to travel to your host country.

 

**It is important to inform Mitacs and Concordia International of any changes affecting your research project, including change of dates, major changes to the project, eligibility of both supervisor and/or intern, etc.

N Action Responsible Office/Person Deadlne
1 Individual GRA application submission

Interested interns submit their application through the Concordia International Website  

 November 10, 2023
2 Results of projects’ pre-selection

Concordia Internal Committee

December 2023
3 Individual GRA application submission Following the pre selection approved applications are submitted through ConRad**

December 2023
4 Result of individual GRA applications Mitacs February 2024
5 Student Code of Conduct and Ethics and International Pre-departure form submission Intern 2 weeks after receiving Mitacs award letter
6 Request Academic Visitor Status and -if needed- apply for a IRCC Offer of Employment for the intern Concordia faculty member Upon receiving Mitacs Approval letter
7

Travel

*Interns are responsible to obtain their visa and/or other travel documents.

* Travel is not permitted prior to the approval of the award.

*Projects must begin no later than 12 months from the date the letter of award is received.

 Intern

Once visa/work permit have been confirmed and all documents have been submitted to Mitacs 

Once you have received the Academic Visitor status at Concordia

Within 12 months after receiving the Mitacs award letter
8 Research project All

12 to 24 weeks

* 25% of your 12-24 week-long research project may be completed at your home institution upon Mitacs approval
9 Submit a final report Intern After project completion

Apply now

Step 1: Complete your application on the Mitacs Portal

Mitacs Globalink Research Award Application Portal

Step 2: Submit your completed application to Concordia

Concordia International Mobility Portal

Useful resources

Mitacs eligible countries

Mitacs GRA program guide

Policy on Academic Visitors

How to Invite an Academic Visitor

Explore Concordia (to help you find a Concordia supervisor)

Three ways to find a professor for a Globalink Research Award collaboration.

Useful contacts

Concordia Contact

Caroline Eastwood

Coordinator-Mobility Programs, Concordia University

Contact

Mitacs Contact

Dr. Natalie Rachel

Mitacs Business Development Advisor 

Contact
 
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