The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 offers international undergraduate students an opportunity to spend 12 weeks conducting research at a Canadian university. The program connects talented students with Canadian professors and research teams, allowing participants to gain practical research experience while exploring academic and professional opportunities in Canada.
Unlike a traditional scholarship, the Globalink Research Internship is a research internship program. Selected students work on a specific research project under the guidance of a Canadian professor and interact with graduate students and other researchers.
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 Overview
- Host Country: Canada
- Program: Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
- Internship Duration: 12 weeks
- Study Level: Undergraduate / combined undergraduate-master's
- Starting Period: May 1 to July 31, 2027
- Eligible Countries: Selected participating countries and regions
- Application Deadline: September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Language: English or French, depending on the research project
- Funding: Funded internship support
- Application Platform: Mitacs Globalink Student Platform
Degree Level
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is primarily designed for international undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in an eligible full-time undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master's program.
Students should generally have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and have one to three semesters remaining in their degree program in fall 2027, subject to the specific requirements for their country.
Students enrolled only in master's programs should carefully check their country-specific eligibility rules because the program is primarily intended for undergraduate-level applicants.
Eligible Nationalities and Countries
Students from participating countries and regions can apply, provided they meet the additional academic and institutional requirements applicable to their country.
The current participating locations include:
- Austria
- Brazil
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- India
- Jordan
- Mexico
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
Eligibility requirements can differ significantly between countries. For example, the eligible degree programs, universities, academic requirements and disciplines may vary depending on the applicant's country.
Subjects and Research Areas
Mitacs Globalink Research Internships cover a broad range of research areas. Students do not necessarily have to be studying a traditional laboratory-based science or engineering subject.
Potential areas include:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Business and Economics
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Sustainability
- Interdisciplinary Research
Applicants should search for projects based on their skills, previous academic work and research interests, rather than selecting projects only because they match their degree title.
Benefits of Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027
Selected students receive financial and logistical support for their research internship in Canada. Depending on the applicant's country and participating partners, the support package can contribute toward:
- Round-trip airfare to Canada
- Transportation between the Canadian airport and accommodation
- Accommodation during the internship
- Food and incidental expenses
- Student enrollment fees at the host institution
- Emergency health insurance
- Professional development activities
- Support from student mentors
- Research experience with a Canadian professor
- Opportunity to work with Canadian graduate researchers
- International academic and professional networking
- Exposure to the Canadian research environment
The exact funding arrangements can vary according to the student's country, partner organization and host institution.
Eligibility Criteria for Mitacs Globalink 2027
Applicants should meet the general requirements as well as the specific requirements for their country.
The main eligibility criteria generally include:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an eligible undergraduate or combined undergraduate/master's program.
- Applicants should generally have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.
- Students must normally have one to three semesters remaining in their program in fall 2027.
- Applicants must be studying at a university in an eligible participating country or region.
- Applicants must meet the academic requirements established for their country.
- Applicants must meet any university or institutional requirements applicable to their country.
- Applicants need sufficient language ability to conduct the proposed research in the language specified by the project.
- Applicants must prepare the required academic documents, including transcripts and a professor's reference letter.
- Applicants must select multiple research projects according to the program's project-selection requirements.
- Project selections must be distributed across at least three Canadian provinces.
- Applicants must satisfy the specific eligibility conditions associated with their country and chosen projects.
Is IELTS Required?
There is no single IELTS requirement imposed universally by Mitacs. Language requirements can depend on the applicant's country and research project.
For example, the 2027 requirements for applicants from Pakistan state that a language proficiency examination is not required. Applicants should nevertheless check the requirements applicable to their own country before applying.
Required Documents
Applicants should begin preparing their documents well before the deadline. Common application materials include:
- Updated CV
- Academic transcripts
- Professor's reference letter
- Research interests
- Academic background
- Relevant skills and achievements
- Statement of interest
- Information about previous research or academic experience
If transcripts are not available in English or French, applicants may need to provide an appropriate translated and notarized version according to the program requirements.
How to Apply for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027
The application process requires more than simply uploading academic documents. Students should carefully research available projects and identify opportunities that match their academic background and skills.
Step 1: Check Your Country Eligibility
First, confirm that your country or region participates in the 2027 Globalink Research Internship.
Step 2: Review Your Academic Eligibility
Check your degree level, year of study, remaining semesters, grades and university requirements.
Step 3: Search for Research Projects
Review available Canadian research projects and focus on projects that match your academic experience, technical skills and research interests.
Step 4: Select Multiple Projects
Choose projects carefully and distribute your selections across at least three Canadian provinces as required by the program.
Step 5: Prepare Your Documents
Upload your CV, transcripts, reference letter and other required application information.
Step 6: Submit Your Application
Complete the application through the Mitacs Globalink Student Platform before the deadline.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 is:
September 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Students should avoid waiting until the final day because obtaining academic transcripts, references and other supporting documents can take time.
Why Project Selection Matters
One of the most important parts of the application is selecting research projects that genuinely match your profile.
Rather than choosing projects solely because they are hosted by a prestigious university, applicants should consider:
- The professor's research area
- Required technical or academic skills
- Their previous coursework
- Previous research experience
- Their research interests
- Relevant projects or publications
- How they can contribute to the proposed research
A strong project match can help demonstrate why the applicant is suitable for the research opportunity.
Official Call: https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/globalink-research-internship-students/
Final Thoughts
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 is an excellent opportunity for eligible international undergraduate students who want to gain research experience in Canada. It is particularly valuable for students considering graduate studies because it provides hands-on research experience, exposure to Canadian academics and opportunities to build international academic connections.
With the September 16, 2026 deadline approaching, students should start by confirming their country-specific eligibility, preparing their documents and identifying research projects that closely match their academic background and skills.
