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Vancouver, BC – Mitacs and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have signed an agreement to expand research collaboration through the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) program.
The partnership enables undergraduate students from NTU to take part in 12-week summer research internships at Canadian universities.
With the goal of strengthening global research connections, the collaboration promotes professional growth across a diverse range of academic disciplines.
Participants will gain hands-on experience working with Canadian researchers, while benefiting from cross-cultural exchange and advanced training in their chosen fields.
Applications for the 2026 GRI cohort will open in the fall of 2025. For more information about the Globalink program, please visit Embark on a Global Research Journey with Globalink Internship.
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“We are proud of the partnership that we have built with Nanyang Technological University. By connecting NTU students with Canadian researchers, we’re invested in expanding knowledge networks and developing talent that will drive Canada’s innovation goals. This agreement is about shaping the next generation of research and business leaders who will solve global challenges.”
Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs
“NTU Singapore is proud to partner with Mitacs to offer our students valuable research experiences with leading Canadian researchers. It marks an important step in deepening our ties with Canada and will create new avenues for academic and industry partnerships between our two countries. As a research-intensive university ranked among the global top 12 in the latest QS rankings, this new partnership also reflects NTU’s commitment to global exposure and builds on our longstanding efforts to prepare students for international collaboration.”
NTU Vice President (International Engagement) Prof Lee Pooi See
“We are pleased to see strong partnerships forming between Canada and Singapore to support the next generation of researchers. This collaboration between Mitacs and Singapore is a meaningful step in strengthening innovation ties between our two countries.”
Jean-Dominique Ieraci, High Commissioner for Canada in Singapore
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.
About Nanyang Technological University
A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges.
NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centers such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).
Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.
Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, the University’s main campus is also frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful. Known for its sustainability, NTU has achieved 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for all its eligible building projects. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a medical campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.
For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg
