I. INFORMATION SESSION: New Globalink Research Award Funding Opportunity – Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
On behalf of Mitacs, I am pleased to share the details of a new partnership between Mitacs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru that will strengthen research collaboration between Canada and India. This opportunity supports the outbound mobility of interns and faculty from Canadian universities and research institutes to Bengaluru with funding from IISc. IISc will also promote the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) program within their research community to encourage bilateral collaboration with Canada.
Canadian faculty, researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows are invited to attend an information session on the two IISc funding opportunities. This session will provide participants with a better understanding of the opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application process, and offer the chance to ask questions directly to IISc representatives.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET.
Online
Language: English * As the presenters are from IISc, the webinar will be delivered in English. Participants may, however, ask questions in French if they wish.
Registration required through this form.
Please note that the Mitacs and IISc programs are complementary and managed separately. Interested applicants must apply to both Mitacs GRA and IISc programs. Funding is provided to successful applicants by both Mitacs and IISc.
Key details of the two IISc offerings
A. International visiting faculty program at IISc
- Faculty eligibility: Full-time faculty members at all levels — Assistant Professor (AP), Associate Professor (AcP), and Professor (P) — affiliated with any Canadian academic university. Applicants must be a Canadian foreign national or an Overseas Citizen of India.
- Travel direction: Travel from Canada to India
- Eligible Indian universities: Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- Sector(s): All sectors - All IISc departments and centres
- Project duration: Minimum three months (90 days) and up to one year (within the IISc academic year – August 1 to July 31)
- Funding: Provided directly by the IISc to successful applicants: Monthly honorarium on par with IISc faculty in Indian Rupees (Assistant Professor: 100 000 INR; Associate Professor: 150 000 INR; Professor: 200 000 INR) + round-trip economy-class airfare. Can be provided with the campus accommodation on availability and payment basis.
- Application materials and process: Applications can be submitted through the host faculty/department at IISc or to the Office of International Relations. It must consist of the applicant’s CV with the list of selected publications, summary of the various activities/programs planned during the IISc visit (1–2 pages), and passport copy (see flyer for more information).
B. Short-term visiting program for students/researchers at IISc
- Intern eligibility: Postgraduate students (Masters/PhD) and postdoctoral fellows affiliated with any Canadian university
- Travel direction: Travel from Canada to India
- Eligible universities: Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- Sector(s): All sectors - All IISc departments and centres
- Project duration: Minimum three months (90 days) and up to one year (within the IISc academic year – August 1 to July 31)
- Funding: Provided directly by the IISc to successful applicants:
- Monthly fellowship on par with IISc students/researchers in Indian Rupees (Masters: 12 400 INR; PhD: 37 000 INR to 42,000 INR; Postdocs: 60 000 INR). On-campus accommodations may be available for rent.
- Application materials and process: Visiting students/researchers must identify the host faculty/department at IISc and submit their application to the Office of International Relations. It must consist of the applicant’s CV, summary of the research work planned during the IISc visit (1–2 pages), a recommendation letter from the home institute/supervisor, and passport copy (see flyer for more information).
For more information about the partnership, read our news release.
