Call for Faculty Projects: Mitacs Globalink - Summer Research Internship Program, Summer 2020
Mitacs Globalink - Summer Research Internship Program, Summer 2020
CALL FOR FACULTY PROJECTS - DEADLINE June 5, 2019, at 1 p.m. PT
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) is now accepting faculty submissions for summer 2020. GRI pairs faculty in Canada with international undergrads for 12-week research projects from May to October.
Canadian Faculty members who are interested in hosting exceptional international interns for a summer research internship can submit one or more project ideas to Mitacs. All disciplines are eligible.
From July-September, top-ranked senior undergrads from Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Mexico, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and Ukraine apply and compete for internships. Matching with faculty members takes place from October-December 2019, and final decisions made in January 2020. Internships can take place from May-September 2020.
The internship is fully funded by Mitacs, who provides:
- Travel and living expenses
- Medical insurance
- Coordination with Lakehead University’s administrative offices to ensure a smooth arrival and registration process
- Selection of a Globalink Mentor to assist with tasks including picking up students from the airport, escorting them to their residences, organizing social events, and acting as an emergency contact, etc.
- Professional skills workshops
- Industry events, such as meetings with professors, government representatives, and business leaders
Jill Sherman, International Research Facilitator, intl.research@lakeheadu.ca is available to assist faculty members with preparing their submissions, as well as promote projects to our international partners.