The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship

The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship scheme is a UK-Canada mobility programme for undergraduates to develop their research expertise. The competitive programme co-funds undergraduates from partner countries to complete an intensive 12-week summer research internship, in a variety of academic disciplines, under the supervision of a professor at one of 70 participating Canadian universities.

In the 2025-2026 academic year, Mitacs (in partnership with the University of Manchester) is offering funding for eligible Manchester undergraduate students.

This internship will take place in Summer 2026. Applications to be nominated by University of Manchester for the scheme open on 7th July 2025 and will close on 21st July 2025 at 5pm (midday).

In the UK, the scheme is managed by Universities UK International (UUKi), who is a partner of Mitacs, a not-for-profit Canadian national research organisation.

For further information on the Globalink Research Internship scheme, please visit the Mitacs website and read the Mitacs-UUKi Globalink Research Internship Scheme Notes‌‌

To read about one student's experience of Mitacs and how it helped shape her future career path, see Ho Yiu Nichole Cheung's blog post on Manchester on the Road. 

Information about the scheme

Eligibility 2025-2026

Applicants must:

• Have one year remaining in their undergraduate programme as of autumn 2026, or two years remaining in a 4-year integrated Master’s programme.
  Usually, you will be eligible if you are currently at the end of your first year, on a 3-year degree or a 4-year integrated masters degree.
  Example: You have just finished the 1st year of a 3-year BSc(Hons) Physics (June 2025). Autumn 2026 you will be starting your 3rd and final year. You will graduate in Summer 2026.
  Example: You have just finished the 1st year of a 4-year MPhys(Hons) Physics (June 2025). Autumn 2026 you will be starting your 3rd year, the final year of the undergraduate part of your programme. You will graduate from the MPhys in Summer 2028.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a minimum weighted average of 65%, equivalent to a 2:1, or 60% if from a Widening Participation background (household income of £35k or under or who meets the criteria here).
• Be able to spend 12 weeks in the period early June – September 2026 at a university in Canada on a research project related to their area of interest and expertise.
• Apply to a minimum of three to seven pre-existing research projects designed by Canadian professors and ensure selections are from at least three different Canadian provinces
• Be nominated by UoM to participate in the scheme
  
  Please see the Mitacs’s frequently asked questions for further details.

Although non-UK nationals are welcome to apply, there is a real risk visas may not be granted in time and students may lose money due to the visa application cost. The Canadian government reserves the right to refuse a visa.

Funding 2025-26

This is a fully-funded opportunity. The total cost of the programme is $12,000 CAD per student (approximately £7,100). Please note that you will receive $8000 CAD. The remaining funding will be used for supervisory & other placement costs. The $8000 CAD will be sent directly to your Canadian bank account once you have arrived in Canada.

Funding will cover:

• round-trip airfare to Canada (via reimbursement)
• airport transfer to accommodation in Canada
• stipend for housing, food, and incidentals
• health insurance
• stipend towards student enrolment fees up to a maximum of $300
• support from student mentors on campus in Canada
• registration for industry events, professional development courses, and social activities 

Please note that you will not be able to receive any funding from Mitacs until you have arrived in Canada and opened a bank account, so initial payments such as airfare, accommodation deposits etc will be covered by reimbursement.

The Process & How to Apply

If you are interested in this programme you must be nominated by The University of Manchester– you cannot apply independently.

• Complete the MITACS 2026 online form by 5pm on Monday 21^st July 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
• You must check you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting an Expression of Interest.  
• The Placements & International Programmes team will nominate all students who meet the essential criteria. Students' details will be shared with UUKi, who will confirm students' eligibility to apply.
• All eligible students will then receive instructions on how to apply to the Mitacs scheme.
• Selection decisions are made by Mitacs.

Please note you can only be nominated if you meet the eligibility criteria, and have provided a suitable personal statement.

Results will be released at the end of July 2025. If you are successfully nominated, you will then be able to apply to Mitacs from 6^th August 2025. 

Final selection decisions are made by Mitacs.

Required Documentation for Mitacs application after having been nominated

The required documentation for the Mitacs application directly is listed on the MITACS website here: Globalink Research Internship | Mitacs