Mitacs Accelerate
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Research internships with graduate students and postdocs, co-funded by Mitacs. A partner organization (business, not-for-profit, hospital or municipality) contributes from $7,500 per 4- or 6-month internship and Mitacs matches it, for a $15,000 research award. Applications are taken on a rolling basis; talk to a Mitacs advisor first.
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| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities, Municipalities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Hiring and wages, Research and innovation |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | Partner pays from $7,500 per internship; Mitacs matches for a $15,000 award ($10,000 and $20,000 for postdocs). · Pays up to 50% of costs |
| Type | Funding |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
Who qualifies, in the funder’s words
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How much
The partner contributes from $7,500 per 4- or 6-month internship.
“Our standard funding model requires a partner contribution starting at $7,500 CAD per internship (4 or 6 months)” The intern must receive at least $10,000 of the award.
“Of this award, the intern must receive a minimum $10,000 CAD stipend or salary.” Source: mitacs.ca · Checked today
Who qualifies
Partners can be businesses, not-for-profits, hospitals or municipalities.
“Partner organizations can be for-profit corporations, not-for-profit corporations, hospitals, municipalities” Source: mitacs.ca · Checked today
Other
Don't start the project before the award letter.
“no work should begin on a project until an Award Letter has been issued” Source: mitacs.ca · Checked today
How to apply
Contact a Mitacs advisor to confirm which application platform to use, then submit your proposal. Peer review takes about six to eight weeks; don't start work before the award letter.
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