Mitacs follows Tri-Agency eligible expenses for use of funds. Please refer to Mitacs Use of Funds policy (found in the downloadable General Mitacs Terms, Conditions & Policies zip file under How To Apply) for details of eligible expenses for Mitacs programs.

Students are welcome to revise and resubmit either a new version of the current proposal or a new proposal on a related, eligible project, per the guidance provided in the decision letter. We provide feedback from Mitacs Research staff, external expert reviewers and/or the Mitacs Research Council in all decision letters in order to help […]

Accelerate is offered in partnership with a student’s university, which administers their award. We recommend that students speak with their professor and institution about student status (“employees” or “trainees”), funding policies (“stipend” or “salary”), and potential deductions of benefits. Universities administer funds according to their individual institutional policies, which are flexible under Tri-Agency guidelines. If […]

Invoices must be paid in full to Mitacs prior to any internship funds being sent by Mitacs to the university. Please note that all partner funds must be sent directly to Mitacs and not to the university. The funds must be received in advance of the internship start date.

Masters and PhD students must hold student status at their academic institution and meet all eligibility criteria for the Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship before applying. After their research proposal has successfully passed the research review, they will receive an email that confirms Mitacs received the partner contribution confirmation. They will also be asked to confirm their […]