Scientific collaboration with Canada is a strategic priority forUniversité Grenoble Alpes. A framework agreement has been signed with the Canadian agency Mitacs with the aim of expanding this collaboration, particularly by funding research stays for students.
Mitacs is a Canadian nonprofit organization that has been supporting research and training programs in Canada for 25 years, in partnership with nearly 200 Canadian post-secondary institutions, 11,000 companies, and the government.
The partnership between
Mitacs and the University of Georgia is coordinated by the Office of International Partnerships and Mobility within the UGA’s Directorate of International Relations.
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◽What is a GRI research internship?
Globalink Research Internship (GRI or Globalink Research Internship) is a program that funds high-quality research internships in Canada. Each year, interns from Mitacs partner countries spend 12 weeks—between May and October—conducting research projects at top Canadian post-secondary institutions. The goal is to build ties with Canada and support future international research talent. For UGA students, each internship is co-funded by UGA and Mitacs. The scholarship amount covers all travel and living expenses.
◽Who is eligible?
UGA applicants for the GRI internships in 2027 must:
1.
Be at least 18 years old at the time the application is filed.
2. During your stay in Canada, you must be a third-year undergraduate student or a first-year graduate student. For UGA engineering schools, you must be enrolled in the first or second year of an engineering program.
2.1. The 12-week internships may take place between May and October 2027. You must be able to begin your internship at any time between May 1 and July 31. Start dates before or after this period are not permitted.
2.2. You must be enrolled as a full-time student at UGA for the entire duration of your stay.
3.
Have a minimum grade of 13 out of 20 over the last two years of high school (or over the last year of high school for first-year engineering students who have completed preparatory classes).
4.
Have the support of the UGA department/school relevant department prior to submitting the application to Mitacs (see below for the "certificate of support" from the department/school).
5.
Apply for a minimum of three internship opportunities and a maximum of ten internships offered by Mitacs in at least three different Canadian provinces.
6.
Be proficient, both verbally and in writing, in the language in which the project will be conducted (English or French). If at least one of the internship topics selected by the candidate is in English, a language certificate is required to verify the student’s proficiency level. A B2 level is required (see details below).
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You must not have previously participated in a Globalink research internship project in the past.
8. Not currently be affiliated with any of the institutions listed on the
List of ORNs (Designated Research Organizations), or that receives funding or in-kind support from them.
◽Which Canadian institutions are eligible?
GRI research internship opportunities are available at more than 200 post-secondary institutions across Canada.
◽How do I apply?
GRI applications must be submitted to Mitacs via the GRI platform, which will open on August 5, 2026, while UGA will be closed. It is therefore important to plan ahead so that you can follow the specific procedure for UGA applicants, outlined below:
➡️ Starting in early June 2026: Start gathering the documents for your application
1) Review the GRI guidelines required by Mitacs, as well as the additional specific guidelines for UGA students
- Visit the Mitacs website, which will be updated in August 2026
- And read the information below, which is not available on the Mitacs website.
2) Request the “certificate of support” from the international relations office of your affiliated UGA school or department as soon as possible
- This document serves as proof of eligibility for UGA applications to Mitacs. This certificate must be requested from the UGA department or school to which the candidates will be affiliated during the 2026–2027 academic year. This document will be completed and signed by the respective international relations officers. Download the template and contact uga-mitacs@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr if you need help identifying the correct contact person within your department or school.
- The applicant’s department or school will calculate and enter on this certificate the average grade for the last two years of study and its conversion to a “minimum cumulative grade point average” (CGPA). Applicants must report this information on the Mitacs GRI platform.
Very important: If applicants do not report their grades as a CGPA (on a scale of 100), they will be deemed ineligible.
- The transcripts used to calculate the GPA must be attached to the “certificate of support” to form a single PDF document, which must be uploaded to the “Documents” section of the GRI platform.
- In the letter of support, the school/department confirms the period between May and October 2027 during which GRI internships may be completed.
- Finally, after reviewing the language certificate, the school will indicate whether the applicant meets the required English proficiency level.
- Level B2 required.
- All language certificates are accepted. If no certificate is available, a letter signed by an English teacher may be accepted (a formal letter with a letterhead, date, and signature). See the UGA Language Center website for more information on the various certifications.
3) Prepare the other documents for the application package
➡️ Between August 5 and September 16, 2026: Submit your applications via the Mitacs GRI platform.
1) Complete the GRI application form on the Mitacs platform and submit the documents for your application
Guidance on the information requested via the Mitacs platform:
- Home institution: Select Université Grenoble Alpes
- Date of graduation: Enter a date between December 2027 and December 2028. For example, you could write: “I am completing my undergraduate degree, and I am in my senior year.” or “I am completing a combined undergraduate-master’s degree, and I am in my senior year.”
2) Browse and select between three and ten internship projects on the Mitacs platform in at least three different Canadian provinces. For your information, Mitacs offers more than 2,770 internship opportunities across all disciplines.
◽What is the amount of the scholarship, and how is it paid out?
The amounts listed below are for informational purposes only and may change in 2026–2027. In general, the GRI scholarship includes:
- a travel allowance of CA$1,500;
- a stipend of CA$175 to help cover transportation costs from the Canadian airport to the place of accommodation, unless the host institution decides otherwise;
- a living allowance of CA$200 per week for the duration of the internship, for up to 12 weeks;
- a housing allowance of CA$350 per week for the duration of the internship, for a maximum of 12 weeks;
- Mitacs pays all administrative fees for students directly to the Canadian host institution through direct billing;
- reimbursement of expenses related to applying for the immigration document (required to participate in the research internship, up to a maximum of $240 CAD);
- Canadian health insurance.
The scholarship will be paid in three installments:
- First payment: This payment is made after arrival in Canada and after opening a Canadian bank account. The first payment is made approximately 10 days after the bank details are submitted to Mitacs. Applicants will be required to cover certain expenses upfront, including the cost of airline tickets.
- Second payment: approximately 4 weeks after the first payment
- Third payment: approximately 4 weeks after the second payment
Internship Agreement
An internship agreement is required and must be prepared by your home department or school and signed by the host university.
As a reminder : GRI internships last 12 weeks (no more, no less). If the duration falls outside this range, Canadian universities may refuse to accept the internship. We encourage you to check this with your department or school beforehand.
◽Planning a trip to Canada
The UGA does not get involved in organizing trips.
The visits are organized by the awardees with the assistance of Mitacs. In February 2027, Mitacs will provide a link to a webpage containing comprehensive information on immigration, housing, insurance, and more.
For your information, you can consult the
2026 Guide.
Please note that interns are responsible for obtaining the required immigration documents. UGA does not have the authority to provide guidance or assistance in expediting these procedures, which can be complex in some cases.
The UGA Mitacs Partnership Coordinator will host an information session for awardees in February–March 2027. She can also direct awardees to the appropriate contacts.
◽Calendar
- August 5, 2026: Launch of the Mitacs GRI Platform
- September 16, 2026 (1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, or 10:00 p.m. CET): Call closes
- February 2027: Final results. Some applicants may receive their results in mid-December 2026.
- Late February 2027: Instructions for scholarship recipients on preparing for their stay in Canada
- May–October 2027: Internships in Canada
- Late October 2027: internship report and responses to the UGA and Mitacs surveys (required)
As a reminder, the UGA will be closed from July 24 to August 18. We recommend that you prepare your application as soon as possible.
◽In-person or online information sessions
- Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. – online
- Tuesday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. – online, for IR liaisons from the various departments/schools
- Thursday, September 3, at 2 p.m. – online
- Monday, September 7, at 1:00 p.m. – in-person only
Additional presentations may be arranged—upon request—during the departments’ back-to-school meetings.
Pre-registration is required via the link below:
https://evento.renater.fr/survey/pre-inscription-reunion-d-informations-gri-mitacs-2026-2027-m3yr6hu8
Link to join the meetings:
https://visio.numerique.gouv.fr/myg-pwco-fhy
◽Documents to review
Updates regarding the call for applications will be posted on this page as information is received from Mitacs.
