London, England, UK Mitacs’s new agreement with Universities UK International (UUKi) will enable UK undergraduate students to take part in research internships in Canada for the first time thanks to the Mitacs Globalink internship program and the support of UUKi. The agreement strengthens UK-Canada relationships and provides a catalyst for the development of new […]

Winnipeg, MB – Research Manitoba and Mitacs co-hosted a research showcase for the Manitoba Legislature, highlighting projects conducted by interns with industry partners. The projects represent the broad areas of research Mitacs supports from artificial intelligence and food security, to concrete infrastructure and road stability, to improved healthcare for Manitobans, Canadians and people around the world. […]

Ottawa, ON — The signing of today’s agreement between University of Ottawa and Mitacs creates the opportunity for 450 students to conduct international research. With $2.7 million in funding from the Globalink Research Awards, 300 senior undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows from University of Ottawa will be able to pursue research exchanges abroad, while […]

Ottawa, ON — Mitacs commends the Government of Canada for its significant investments in skills development, specifically in work-integrated learning opportunities. The Government announced today more opportunities for all students to gain valuable work experience, at home and abroad. Budget 2019 sets an ambitious target of providing work-integrated learning opportunities to every young Canadian who […]

Vancouver, BC — At the #BCTECHSummit, Western Canada’s largest annual innovation event, Mitacs and Innovate BC will announce a partnership to strengthen relationships between industry and BC post-secondary institutions for expanded innovation and growth. Mitacs and Innovate BC will support BC companies by leveraging funding, connections and academic research expertise. The partnership will help develop […]

Vancouver, BC — Capitalizing on five years of research-collaboration success, Mitacs and Inria renewed their partnership originally signed in 2014. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) supports two-way international research opportunities for graduate researchers at Canadian universities and at eight Inria Research Centres in France. Mitacs, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, connects university-based researchers with businesses and […]

Thunder Bay, ON – The three-year funding agreement creates a special Mitacs Globalink Research Award for members of the Canada and Latin America Research & Exchange Opportunities (CALAREO) Consortium. Comprising Lakehead University, Vancouver Island University, University of Lethbridge, Carleton University, École de technologie supérieure, and Memorial University of New Foundland, the CALAREO Secretariat is hosted by Lakehead […]

Paris, France — Mitacs Chief Business Development and Partnerships Officer Eric Bosco and École Polytechnique Vice-President, Marketing and International Relations, Rachel Maguer signed a partnership agreement today that increases research collaboration between Canada and one of the top academic institutions in France. The new three-year Globalink partnership supports up to 30 researchers from Canadian universities at École […]

Vancouver, BC — For the second year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers named Mitacs one of British Columbia’s top employers. The 2019 award reflects excellence in social, financial, and professional aspects of the workplace and employee experience. In adjudicating the award, the editors consider factors such as health, financial, and family benefits; […]

Montreal, QC— Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, and Université de Montréal announce a new partnership that provides funding for international research internships for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Up to 600 students and fellows may participate in research internships through the Mitacs Globalink program and the Université de Montréal. The […]

Vancouver, BC — Professor Emeritus Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem an educational scholar and member of the Mitacs Research Council, has been appointed Officer of the Order of Canada. One of the highest honours in Canada, the Order of Canada is presented to people who make extraordinary contributions to society. Professor Emeritus Archibald, a visionary […]

Guelph, ON — Genomics research produces dramatic breakthroughs in science, transforming our understanding of the living world. Increasingly, the findings address important challenges and develop innovative solutions in human health and across diverse sectors of the economy. The federal Minister of Science and Sport, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, announced the results of three recent Genome Canada funding […]