You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Fulbright Canada- Mitacs Globalink Program - 2023 Undergraduate Paid Summer Research Internship in Canada

Fulbright Canada
Email
 Fulbright Canada - Mitacs Globalink research internship program

Applications Open First Week of August 2022
 
Program Summary
  • U.S. undergraduate students will come to Canada to undertake advanced research projects.
  • Projects will cover a broad cross-section of research topics, including most academic disciplines.
  • Students will spend 10 to 12 weeks (May-August) in Canada on a research project in their area of interest.
  • Students will be placed at a Canadian university and undertake a supervised research project.
  • Students will have extensive opportunities for cultural, social, and recreational experiences.

 Eligibility
Participants in this program must:
  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university located in the United States ;
  • Be a United States citizen, and hold a valid U.S. passport;
  • Have at least one semester remaining in their program of study as of Fall 2023 (this program is not suitable for 1st-year NOR last year students);
  • Have a competitive grade point average;
  • Be available to spend between 10 to 12 weeks in Canada between May and August;
  • Apply by September 20, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST

Ideal candidates will have finished their third year or fourth (in a five-year program) in the year they are doing their internship;
 
Benefits
 
Students who participate in this program will have:
  • access to the prestigious worldwide Fulbright network (the Globalink program will not impact the eligibility to apply for Fulbright Student programs);
  • access to Canada’s top research facilities;
  • Supervision by experts in your field of interest
  • the opportunity to gain valuable international experience;
  • a rewarding experience combining academic research, professional skills, and personal growth;
  • a grant of up to CAD$7800

To apply, students must provide:
  • a completed application online form;
  • unofficial transcripts from their home university or college;
  • a two-page Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  • two letters of reference - see submission details here; 
  • a one-page personal statement- no final project needs to be identified.

The program is highly competitive. Students will be evaluated on a combination of factors including:
  • record of academic achievement, personal statement, current skills and interests, fit to program, letters of recommendation

Further information: