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College students eligible for new research awards

Montréal, QC — A new award program will give CEGEP and college students the opportunity to undertake paid research internships with post-secondary institutions in Quebec. Created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) with the support of Mitacs, the College-level Research Internship Award will offer $5,000 to students participating in […]

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Brazil-Canada partnership creates opportunities for research and innovation

New agreement offers academic and industrial research opportunities for post-secondary students Vancouver, BC, August 11, 2020 — As the world starts to look to the post-COVID-19 future, Mitacs is pleased to announce an international research mobility agreement with the Araucária Foundation, the Brazilian research support foundation in the State of Paraná. Mitacs and the Araucária […]

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Yukon offers Mitacs internships to study impact of COVID-19

A unique opportunity to participate in COVID-19 research internships will benefit both Yukon organizations and post-secondary students. Starting immediately, Yukon businesses, not-for-profit organizations and municipalities can apply to be matched with post-secondary students who will research COVID-19’s impact on their operations and help develop plans to overcome those challenges. In return, students will gain high-quality […]

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The Fonds de recherche du Québec — Nature et technologies and Mitacs renew partnership for two-way international research exchanges

Montréal, QC — The Fonds de recherche du Québec — Nature et technologies (FRQNT) and Mitacs are renewing their partnership to support two-way international research. In the quest to grow and acquire knowledge without borders, the partnership provides research grants to university interns from Quebec and around the world who work in research sectors that […]

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Mitacs partners with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to support students and businesses in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

Halifax, NS, July 22, 2020 — To mitigate the adverse economic impacts of COVID-19, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Mitacs join forces to support college and university students and businesses. The collaboration focuses on the unique value and contribution students and faculty researchers make for COVID-19 economic recovery. With a $100,000 investment from ACOA for Nova […]

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NSBI-Mitacs partnership drives COVID-19 economic recovery solutions

Halifax, NS, July 22, 2020 — To mitigate the adverse economic impacts of COVID-19, Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) and Mitacs are aligning forces to support businesses and students. With an investment of $100,000 towards 27 Mitacs internships, NSBI is increasing the access businesses have to research and reducing the standard company-partner contribution required for a […]

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Innovative Virtual Medical Assistant Uses AI to Direct Canadians on all Things Pandemic-Related

Montréal, QC, June 25, 2020 — Have you come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 and don’t know what to do? Do you need to self-isolate and require support? With the list of coronavirus-related symptoms constantly changing, are you unsure if you’re infected? Montreal-based virtual care leader Dialogue is providing all Canadians with real-time answers […]

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Federal government invests $40M in Mitacs to create 5,000 new internships

Ottawa, ON — Today the Government of Canada announced a $40 million investment in the future of Canadian innovation that will support students through Mitacs internships. The funding will provide 5,000 new internship opportunities for college and university students across Canada. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitacs — in partnership with the Government of […]

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Mitacs and Universities UK International (UUKi) advance partnership for undergraduate internship program

Although this is an uncertain time for research mobility, UUKi and Mitacs remain committed to their established partnership that provides opportunities for international research exchanges. The Globalink Research Internship program offers UK undergraduate students the opportunity to take part in research internships in Canada. Despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitacs and UUKi […]

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Mitacs, USask and U of R to support Indigenous and northern communities with new digital technologies in fight against COVID-19

Saskatoon, SK — Two projects led by faculty of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) — based at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and University of Regina (U of R) campuses — have been awarded $400,000 from Mitacs, a national not-for-profit innovation organization. The projects will introduce Indigenous and northern communities to […]

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Message from the CEO and Scientific Director

At Mitacs, one of our core values is integrity. We pride ourselves on operating in an ethical, honest, and transparent manner. We strive to do what is right, not what is easy. It is easy to state that we stand in solidarity with those protesting the senseless killings of Black people at the hands of […]

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The Fonds de recherche du Québec and Mitacs partner to train next generation of researchers and support Quebec’s economic recovery

Montréal, QC — May 25, 2020 — The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) and Mitacs are joining forces on the Research Training Award program for university students. These training opportunities will help undergraduate and graduate students gain research skills through hands-on internships and contribute to a sustainable recovery of the Quebec economy. The awards will […]

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