Elevate (for Postdoctoral Fellows)
The Mitacs Elevate Spring 2022 call for proposals is now open — and enhanced funding is now available in key sectors!
Mitacs Elevate provides critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations.
This call, we have increased postdoctoral funding from $60,000 per year to $80,000 per year for two-year research projects in key priority sectors. We are accepting proposals in seven thematic areas, including four from last year. The complete list of priority sectors can be found below:
- Agriculture and food
- Artificial intelligence
- Biomanufacturing
- Clean technology
- Entertainment and media
- Quantum science
- Social Innovation
Projects addressing at least one of the key priority sectors above can apply for an enhanced research award valued at $80,000 per year.
As an Elevate fellow, you will:
- Manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or not-for-profit organization
- Receive exclusive professional development training in career fundamentals, interpersonal skills, communication, intrapreneuralism, leadership and management, and much more
- Cultivate cross-disciplinary networks and take advantage of peer-learning opportunities
Key dates:
- The deadline to apply is July 6, 2022
If you have questions or would like to learn more the application process, please consult our website.