Mitacs Business Strategy Internship
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Business strategy internships with a post-secondary student: a $10,000 award per 4- or 6-month internship, of which the partner organization pays $5,000 (or a $15,000 model with at least $7,500 from the partner). Businesses, not-for-profits, hospitals and municipalities can apply at any time through the Mitacs portal.
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Apply on mitacs.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities, Municipalities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Growth and equipment, Hiring and wages |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | $10,000 award per intern; partner pays $5,000. Or a $15,000 model with at least $7,500 from the partner. · 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
A $10,000 award per intern for a 4- or 6-month internship.
“The BSI program provides an award of $10,000 per intern per four- or six-month internship” The partner organization pays $5,000 of it.
“The partner organization will contribute $5,000 towards the award.” Source: mitacs.ca · Checked today
Dates
The start date must be at least six weeks after you apply.
“The project start date listed in your application should be at least six weeks later than your submission date” 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
How to apply
Apply through the Mitacs Registration and Application Portal (RAP). Set the start date at least six weeks after you submit.
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Up to $5,000
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