Program Update: Mitacs Elevate Transitions to New Accelerate Model for Postdocs

Vancouver, BC —  As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen and better align organizational priorities with our postdoctoral offerings, Elevate as a standalone program has been replaced with a postdoctoral funding model within Accelerate as of March 31^st, 2025. To better align with research and industry needs, we are streamlining access and improving the postdoctoral program experience.

A new funding approach was launched on April 1, 2025, through the Mitacs Accelerate program. Postdoctoral fellows will be eligible for a $20,000 internship unit, with the potential to access up to $60,000 in Mitacs funding annually. This new model offers greater support in collaborative research opportunities between academia and industry.

Existing Elevate projects will continue until completion without changes.

To learn more about the Mitacs Accelerate Program please visit: Boost Innovation with Research-Based Internships – Mitacs Accelerate

About Mitacs

As Canada’s innovation organization, Mitacs connects businesses and researchers with unrivalled access to talent, financial support, and the partnerships needed to turn ideas into impactful innovations. Through unique collaborations, Mitacs is driving productivity and positioning Canada as a global innovation leader. 

Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.