Globalink Research Award

Canadian organizations looking to build international research connections often rely on academic partners to move innovation forward, and the Globalink Research Award plays a key role in making those collaborations possible. Delivered by Mitacs, this program supports cross-border research projects by funding international research internships that connect Canadian institutions with partners around the world. While the award is anchored in academia, it frequently benefits industry-facing research by enabling talent mobility, knowledge transfer, and access to global expertise that can strengthen applied research outcomes.

Through the Globalink Research Award, senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows can participate in international research placements lasting several months, working under joint supervision from Canadian and international professors. These internships are designed to support meaningful research activities, with funding assistance that helps cover travel and project-related costs. Projects span a wide range of disciplines and sectors, making the program relevant to businesses involved in innovation, technology development, commercialization, or collaborative R&D through universities or research institutes.

Because funding levels and application processes can vary by institution and project scope, early planning is important, especially for organizations hoping to align research timelines with international partners. For Canadian businesses interested in leveraging academic research to expand their global reach or deepen their innovation capacity, learning more about how the Globalink Research Award works can clarify whether it fits into their broader research strategy.