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Vancouver, BC — Mitacs has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) to support up to 100 students from Thailand over the next five years. Participants will be able to have summer research experiences at Canadian universities through the Globalink Research Internship (GRI) program, starting in 2026.
Through 12-week research placements held from May to October, students will collaborate with Canadian professors on diverse projects within their areas of interest, gaining valuable research experience, expanding global networks, connecting top research talent, and enhancing their skills.
This agreement marks the second co-funded partnership between Mitacs and CUPT, highlighting Mitacs’s ongoing commitment to fostering international research collaborations between Canadian and Thai institutions.
Eligible undergraduate students can apply for the GRI program on the Mitacs website between August and September. For more information, please visit our website.
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“The collaboration between Mitacs and the Council of University Presidents of Thailand is instrumental in introducing fresh ideas and diverse top talent to Canada, while also highlighting Mitacs’s vital role in driving meaningful connections between the Canadian and Thai innovation ecosystems. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved.”
Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs
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.
