Overview

Degree Discipline

All

Website URL

https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-internship

Country

Canada

Work Style

In-person

Eligibility

Type of Placement

Work

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Duration

1-3 months

Duration - More Information

Queen's Global Opportunities Team are collaborating with Mitacs and Universities UK International to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a fully funded 12-week research internship in Canada during the Summer in a variety of academic disciplines from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

• Be undergraduates enrolled full-time at Queen's University Belfast (Students on an integrated Masters are also eligible)
• Have recently (May/ June 24) completed 1st year of a 3-year programme or 2nd year of a 4-year programme
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum weighted average of 60% if you are from a widening participation background or 65% if you do not meet this criteria (this will be confirmed by the Global Opportunities Team)
• Be able to spend 12 consecutive weeks between May and October 2025 at a university in Canada on a research project related to your area of interest and expertise
• Demonstrate oral and written fluency in English or French, depending on the primary language of the project
• Apply to a minimum of three to seven projects and ensure selections are from at least three different Canadian provinces

How to Apply

Students should submit a Cover Letter expressing both their interest and suitability for the 12-week Research Internship (max 500 words) to goglobal@qub.ac.uk by 12 noon Monday 22 July 2024.

Students can access the full application details on MyFuture- search Mitacs within internships section.

Contacts

goglobal@qub.ac.uk

Further Information

Does it Cost?

No

Cost Details

The internship will be co-funded by Mitacs and Queen’s Global Opportunities Team.  The funding package includes:

• Return flights (via reimbursement)
• Airport transfer
• Medical insurance
• Visa fees (via reimbursement)
• Living stipend
• Accommodation stipend
• Registration for professional development training
• Registration for industry events
• Student fees at host institution
• Access to the Mitacs mentor scheme

Please note that although this will be a fully-funded opportunity for the successful candidates, some of the fees will be incurred by the selected students upfront and reimbursed upon arrival in Canada.