{"id":52756,"date":"2023-08-29T09:07:26","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=52756"},"modified":"2026-09-01T11:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T11:59:53","slug":"mitacs-globalink-research-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027: Eligibility, Deadline &amp; How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 is now open only via AICTE.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Only AICTE B.Tech and B.E students with 70%+ CGPA can apply. IITs are not eligible.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Applications close 16th September 2026, 1 pm Pacific (1:30 AM IST, 17th).<\/li>\n\n    <li>Up to 300 Indian students get a fully funded 12-week Canada placement.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: AICTE B.Tech\/B.E students applying to the 2027 Mitacs Globalink cohort.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#What_Is_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\" title=\"What Is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship?\">What Is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship_2027_Key_Dates\" title=\"Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027: Key Dates\">Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027: Key Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship_India_2027\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (India, 2027)\">Eligibility Criteria for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (India, 2027)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#What_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship_Funds\" title=\"What the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Funds\">What the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#How_to_Apply_for_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\" title=\"How to Apply for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship\">How to Apply for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#Documents_Checklist_for_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\" title=\"Documents Checklist for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship\">Documents Checklist for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#Selection_Process_for_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\" title=\"Selection Process for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship\">Selection Process for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#After_the_Internship_Whats_Next\" title=\"After the Internship: What&#8217;s Next\">After the Internship: What&#8217;s Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#3_Key_Takeaways_on_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways on Mitacs Globalink Research Internship\">3 Key Takeaways on Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mitacs-globalink-research-internship\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Mitacs Globalink Research Internship\">Frequently Asked Questions About Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fb3ba6c\" id=\"strong-what-is-the-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-strong\" data-block-id=\"fb3ba6c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitacs.ca\/our-programs\/globalink-research-internship-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI)<\/a> is a fully funded, 12-week research placement at a Canadian university, run by Mitacs, a national not-for-profit that connects academia, industry, and government in Canada. Selected students work under a Canadian faculty member on a research project in their field, alongside graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 2027 cycle, the program has changed shape for Indian applicants. It is no longer open to any Indian student at any recognized university. The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship in India now runs exclusively through AICTE, following a Memorandum of Understanding between Mitacs and the <a href=\"https:\/\/aicte.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) <\/a>that was announced on 5th August 2026 after bilateral talks between the Indian and Canadian governments. Up to 300 Indian undergraduates will be selected each year for three years, from 2027 to 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change matters because the eligibility bar has shifted. Older guides to the internship, including our own 2024 version, describe a broader, all-disciplines program with an 85% CGPA cutoff. That is no longer accurate for Indian applicants. If you are researching the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship in 2026 for a 2027 placement, the rules below are the ones that apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you already have a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship profile from an earlier cycle, do not assume you&#8217;re automatically eligible this year. Re-check your institution against the AICTE-approved list and your discipline against the new Engineering\/Technology-only criterion before you start your application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-88a8f92\" id=\"strong-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-2027-key-dates-strong\" data-block-id=\"88a8f92\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship_2027_Key_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027: Key Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Milestone<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applications open<\/td><td>5th August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application deadline<\/td><td>16th September 2026, 1:00 pm Pacific Time (1:30 AM IST, 17th September)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matching phase<\/td><td>September to December 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offer confirmation<\/td><td>Mid-December 2026 to mid-February 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internship window<\/td><td>1st May to 31st October 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internship start date<\/td><td>Must fall between 1st May and 31st July 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no extension window once the portal closes. Mitacs has said in past cycles that applicants who submit in the final week see lower match rates simply because host professors have less time to review their profile, so building in a buffer before 16th September is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0a4daca\" id=\"strong-eligibility-criteria-for-the-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-india-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"0a4daca\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship_India_2027\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (India, 2027)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility for Indian applicants to the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is now set jointly by Mitacs and AICTE. All of the following criteria must be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizenship<\/td><td>Indian national<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Institution<\/td><td>Must appear on Mitacs&#8217; published AICTE-approved institution list for India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Institution restriction<\/td><td>Students from Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are not eligible for the 2027 GRI cohort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enrollment<\/td><td>Full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate-Master&#8217;s program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discipline<\/td><td>Engineering (B.E.) or Technology (B.Tech.) only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic progress<\/td><td>At least 2 years of the program completed, or currently in year 2\u00a0(1 to 3 semesters remaining in the program as of Fall 2027)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum CGPA<\/td><td>70% (or equivalent)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><td>At least 18 years at the time of application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language proficiency test<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prior Mitacs Globalink award<\/td><td>Must not have received one before<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Projects to apply to<\/td><td>Minimum 3, maximum 10, across at least 3 Canadian provinces<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your institution is not on the AICTE-approved list, you cannot apply this cycle, regardless of your CGPA or discipline. Check your<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/check-how-to-calculate-percentage-to-cgpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> percentage-to-CGPA conversion<\/a> early if your transcript reports marks differently, since the 70% cutoff is applied after conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not sure if your institution qualifies?<\/strong>\u00a0Mitacs publishes the full list of AICTE-approved institutions for the 2027 cohort directly on its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitacs.ca\/gri-2027-eligible-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRI 2027 eligible universities page<\/a>. If your institution isn&#8217;t on it, you are not eligible to apply this cycle; if you&#8217;re at an IIT, this cycle excludes you regardless of your institution&#8217;s status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Not sure your degree structure will count as a combined undergraduate Master&#8217;s? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-three-year-bachelors-degree-acceptable-for-masters-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See what our counselors say on Canada degree eligibility<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students in a combined B.Tech-M.Tech program are eligible, but pure Master&#8217;s students are not. If you&#8217;re unsure which category your program falls into, get written confirmation from your department before applying, not after.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5669581\" id=\"strong-what-the-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-funds-strong\" data-block-id=\"5669581\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship_Funds\"><\/span><strong>What the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship Funds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is fully funded. Mitacs&#8217; funding package for interns includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A contribution toward round-trip airfare to Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airport-to-accommodation transfer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A housing stipend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stipend toward student enrollment fees at the host institution, capped at $300 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stipend for food and incidentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency health insurance for the internship duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to a campus-based student mentor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry to industry events and professional development sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitacs does not publish a single stipend figure that applies uniformly to every country. The exact amount for Indian interns depends on the host institution and is confirmed after matching, so treat any specific rupee or dollar figure you see quoted elsewhere as unconfirmed until Mitacs shares your individual award letter. This is India&#8217;s first cohort under the renewed AICTE-Mitacs partnership, so there is no 2026 senior batch from India to compare stipend amounts against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b3da3af\" id=\"strong-how-to-apply-for-the-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-strong\" data-block-id=\"b3da3af\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_the_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Create a profile<\/strong> on the Globalink Student Platform once the portal opens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search the open projects database<\/strong> by keyword, province, or institution and shortlist 3 to 10 projects across at least 3 provinces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get a reference letter<\/strong> from a professor who has supervised your work. Letters from administrative staff are not accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update your CV<\/strong> using Mitacs&#8217; own template, available as part of the application information pack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload your academic transcripts<\/strong> in English or French. If your originals are in another language, you&#8217;ll need a notarized translation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete the research and motivation sections<\/strong>, describing your research interests, skills, and reasons for applying, since professors see these details during matching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit before the deadline.<\/strong> There is no submit button; the application locks automatically at 1 pm Pacific Time on 16th September 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Mitacs assesses applications on CGPA, the quality of your statement of interest, your reference letter, and how closely your background matches the project. A strong SOP that ties your coursework to the specific project (not a generic &#8220;I love research&#8221; statement) noticeably improves match quality. Our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/statement-of-purpose-sop-for-canada-study-visa-sample-format\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/statement-of-purpose-sop-for-canada-study-visa-sample-format\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP for Canada guide<\/a><\/u> and<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letter of recommendation guide<\/a><\/u> focus on exactly this kind of application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-afd6320\" id=\"strong-documents-checklist-for-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-strong\" data-block-id=\"afd6320\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Checklist_for_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\"><\/span><strong>Documents Checklist for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport (must be valid until at least January 2028; you can apply without one and add details later if selected)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reference letter from a supervising professor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated CV or resume (<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/canadian-resume-cover-letter-format-tips-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian resume format guide<\/a> if you&#8217;re building yours from scratch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts<\/a> in English or French<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of research interests and motivation (part of the online form)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ea2f91e\" id=\"strong-selection-process-for-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-strong\" data-block-id=\"ea2f91e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process_for_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\"><\/span><strong>Selection Process for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the September deadline closes, Mitacs runs a matching process between October and December, weighing your CGPA, your statement of interest, your reference letter, and how closely your skills fit each project&#8217;s requirements. Incomplete applications are not assessed at all, so a missing transcript or unsigned reference letter can knock you out before matching even starts. Selected students hear back between mid-December 2026 and mid-February 2027, with full internship details shared closer to the May 2027 start window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ac81b18\" id=\"strong-after-the-internship-whats-next-strong\" data-block-id=\"ac81b18\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_Internship_Whats_Next\"><\/span><strong>After the Internship: What&#8217;s Next<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A completed Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is valued by Canadian graduate admissions committees, as it shows hands-on research experience under a Canadian supervisor before you apply to a program. The timing is also advantageous: your internship wraps up by October 2027, just as priority deadlines for the following Fall&#8217;s Master&#8217;s intake at most Canadian universities are still open, typically between November and January. Many interns use this window to apply directly to their host university, often with a reference letter from the same professor who supervised their research, which is more valuable to that department than a cold LOR would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If a Canada Master&#8217;s is part of your longer-term plan, it&#8217;s worth reading how a<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-it-easier-to-get-pr-if-i-get-a-study-visa-first-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/is-it-easier-to-get-pr-if-i-get-a-study-visa-first-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study visa can support your PR pathway<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> before you commit to a research area.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you&#8217;re using the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship to help you get into a Canadian Master&#8217;s, start your target university shortlist before you leave for Canada, not after. That way you can raise it naturally with your host professor during the internship while the relationship is still active.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d838769\" id=\"strong-3-key-takeaways-on-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-strong\" data-block-id=\"d838769\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_on_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways on Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship for India runs exclusively through AICTE for 2027,<\/strong> restricted to Engineering and Technology students at approved institutions; IIT students are not eligible this cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The application window closes on 16th September 2026, <\/strong>and Mitacs does not accept late or incomplete submissions under any circumstance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A strong, project-specific SOP and a supervisor&#8217;s reference letter<\/strong> matter as much as your CGPA in the matching process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Applying for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship this year? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs&amp;utm_campaign=Visa_Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to get your SOP and project shortlist reviewed before the September deadline.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-156b895\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-mitacs-globalink-research-internship-strong\" data-block-id=\"156b895\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Mitacs_Globalink_Research_Internship\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Mitacs Globalink Research Internship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430668513\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship open to all disciplines?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is closed to Indian applicants in the 2027 cycle. It is restricted to Engineering (B.E.) and Technology (B.Tech.) students only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430679417\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How long is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>12 consecutive weeks, with your start date falling between 1st May and 31st July 2027.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430781468\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How competitive is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Very. With only 300 seats for Indian applicants and a global applicant pool competing for limited faculty projects, a strong CGPA, a specific SOP, and a well-matched reference letter all matter.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430806748\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does Mitacs Globalink Research Internship pay?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mitacs doesn&#8217;t publish one fixed stipend figure. It funds airfare, housing, food, and enrollment fees, plus health insurance, with the exact amount confirmed in your award letter. One component is fixed, though: the stipend toward student enrollment fees is capped at $300 CAD.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430831574\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can Indian students apply for Mitacs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but only through the AICTE partnership for the 2027 cycle. You must be an Indian citizen studying B.Tech or B.E. at an AICTE-approved institution with at least a 70% CGPA.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430857937\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the benefits of Mitacs Globalink Research Internship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s fully funded, covering airfare, housing, food, enrollment fees, and health insurance. You also get hands-on research experience under a Canadian professor, plus mentorship and professional development access.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786430896883\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship acceptance rate?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mitacs hasn&#8217;t published an official acceptance rate. Only 300 seats are open for Indian applicants each year, against a large applicant pool, so it&#8217;s highly competitive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1788263777724\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can IIT students apply for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Mitacs has confirmed on its official 2027 eligible-institutions page that students from Indian Institutes of Technology are not eligible to participate in this cycle. Only students enrolled at institutions on Mitacs&#8217; published AICTE-approved list can apply, so check that list before you start your application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 is now open only via AICTE. Only AICTE B.Tech and B.E students with 70%+ CGPA can apply. IITs are not eligible. Applications close 16th September 2026, 1 pm Pacific (1:30 AM IST, 17th). 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