This page contains important information to help 2026 GRI interns prepare for their internships. If you have any additional questions that are not answered on this page, please contact [email protected] and include your GRI Application Number.
Date Changes
To request an update to your internship dates, please use the following form: Date Change Form
Before filling out the form:
– Ensure you have confirmed your start date/end date and/or any date changes with your professor.
– Your internship cannot be less than 10 weeks nor exceed 12 weeks in length.
– Internships cannot start later than July 31, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS.
– You must provide 3 weeks’ notice for any changes. If you provide less than 3 weeks’ notice, there may be delays in processing changes to your health insurance and/or payment schedule.
– Special notice for China Scholarship Council (CSC) students: Internships cannot be less than 3 months in length.
– At this time, we are not allowing components of the internship to be carried out virtually.
– Payment schedule: Your payment schedule may be adjusted based on your new internship dates. To determine your new payment schedule, please look for the “Payment Schedule” document under the banking tab.
Please allow 5-10 business days for processing.
Health Insurance Information
For interns travelling to: ALBERTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, QUEBEC, MANITOBA, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWFOUNDLAND, NOVA SCOTIA*, SASKATCHEWAN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
StudyInsured
Policy information can be found by clicking here.
**Dalhousie University: Mitacs will not be providing health insurance coverage. Please reach out to the international student office at Dalhousie for more information.
For interns travelling to: ONTARIO
UHIP – provided by your host institution. Please reach out to the international student office at your host institution for more information. Fees may apply. If you are required to pay your institution directly, you will be reimbursed for this cost.
**Redeemer University: Mitacs will be purchasing your insurance.
**Toronto Metropolitan University: Mitacs will be purchasing your insurance if your internship length is less than 3 months.
HEALTH INSURANCE FAQs
I haven’t received my policy card and it’s May 1, what should I do?
My policy dates are incorrect, or I need to change my policy dates.
I need insurance for additional days I will be staying in Canada, what should I do?
If you need additional insurance coverage outside of your coverage period, please see the steps below:
Please note that Mitacs will not purchase coverage for any additional days.
Study Insured student support reference documents:
2025-01-SHAS-MentalHealth_WalletCard_Mitacs
2025-01-SHAS-Referral-Guide-Mitacs
Insurance Orientation – Study Insured
Need mental health support?
Our Stay Healthy at School Program provides access to therapists through the iConnectYou app. Visit ca.helpwhereyouare.com or download the app and use the code “SHAS” to sign up. For additional information, refer to page 2 of our guide!
Government of Canada Resources:
Please see Get Cyber Safe – Government of Canada for additional resources.
Other Resources:
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Stay Safe: Verify Your Emails
We want to ensure you stay protected from potential phishing attempts. If you receive an email claiming to be from Mitacs, follow these simple tips to verify its authenticity:
Check the sender’s address: Ensure it ends with “@mitacs.ca.”
Look for personalization: Genuine emails typically include your name or project-specific details.
Beware urgent requests: Mitacs will never ask you to provide sensitive information or payments unexpectedly.
In doubt, confirm with us! If in doubt, reach out directly to [email protected].
If something feels off, trust your instincts and double-check before clicking. Stay safe and informed!
*You are responsible for paying your student fees on time. Mitacs will not reimburse late fees. You may receive a bill for student/admin fees or UHIP AFTER your internship. You will need to ensure you make all required payments before leaving Canada.