Why are some academic institutions required to contribute $5,000 per year?

Elevate is supported by a combination of federal, provincial, and partner organization funds. Dedicated funding varies by province. In some provinces, a financial contribution may be required (from the academic supervisor or academic institution) in lieu of provincial funding. Refer to the Eligibility section under Academic Institutions to determine if additional funding is required for […]

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Which academic institutions are eligible for Mitacs Elevate?

Mitacs Elevate is open to all Mitacs Full, Associate and Honorary university partners, as well as non-member academic institutions across the country. Please note that fellows applying from certain academic institutions will require a contribution of $5,000 per year from their academic supervisor or academic institution in order to participate in the program. Please refer […]

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Are part- time postdoctoral fellows eligible?

In order to participate in any Mitacs program, it is preferred that interns have full-time student or postdoc status at their academic institution. However, individuals with part-time status as postdoctoral fellows are also eligible for Elevate, provided that the following conditions hold: • They have postdoctoral fellow status at the academic institution for the duration […]

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