Provided the individual has student or postdoctoral status at their academic institution, they can start an internship at any point in their academic program. They must maintain that status throughout their internship. After their research proposal has successfully passed the research review, they will receive an email that confirms Mitacs received the partner contribution confirmation. […]

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 and Innovation Council in all decision letters in order […]

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 […]