No. The $20k model is designed to enable a higher annual salary for postdocs, comparable with other postdoc funding in Canada, by providing $20k per 4-month internship. If a lower funding amount is desired, use the $15k funding model.  

Yes, for each $20K IU, up to $5k can be allocated to research expenses. 

No, this funding model is reserved for interns with postdoc status, just as Elevate was.

Yes, $20k units will be available for all new postdoc submissions in Accelerate, including eAcc and joint applications.  

No. The $20k model will only be available for postdocs. If a postdoc is replaced with another level intern, the budget will need to be changed to the standard $15k Accelerate funding model. 

The $20k funding model in Accelerate is available for PDFs on new applications, but approved internships will not change. The $20k funding model was previously available through Elevate, so it is not a net-new offering, and already-submitted Accelerate applications will not change.   

Please note that the financial contribution of organizations is subject to applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and/or Quebec Sales Tax (QST) (Collectively the value added tax or VAT).

Direct interaction and supervision by the partner organization for a portion of the internship is a key feature of Mitacs’s Accelerate and BSI programs. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitacs required that interns spend time on site at the partner organization to benefit from this interaction and supervision. Now that the technology to enable virtual […]

In order to apply for Mitacs Accelerate projects, you would need both an academic partner and a non-academic partner (e.g. a partner organization such as a for-profit or not-for-profit corporation) in Canada who would also be benefiting from the research. In addition to a non-academic partner in Canada, your project may optionally include a non-academic […]

International students are eligible to participate in Accelerate, however, Mitacs cannot give specific immigration advice. We recommend that international students check with the international office at their academic institution, or contact a registered immigration specialist or consultant for advice.

Recent college and university graduates (any level) are eligible, at the discretion of the academic institution. Must have status at a Canadian academic institution Check with your institution to find out what status(es) are available for recent grads Internship must start within two years of graduation Normally eligible for one 4-6-month internship but may do […]

For-profit corporations, including eligible intern-owned start-ups based at approved Canadian incubators, not-for-profit (NFP) corporations, Canadian municipalities, and hospitals in Canada can participate. Projects with an NFP, municipality or hospital partner must demonstrate an economic or productivity orientation, which must be described in the proposal and will be evaluated by the peer reviewers. Contact your Mitacs […]