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Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training
Laurence Meadows, Ph.D. Director, Business Development
[email protected] 778.878.0130 Samantha Reid, Ph.D. Manager, International Operations
[email protected] 604.822.1493
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Overview
1) About Mitacs
2) Opportunities for experiential learning
I. Mitacs Accelerate
II. Mitacs Globalink
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About Mitacs
National research network
Non-profit. Government funded.
16 years in operation
12000+ research projects
60+ academic partners
We work with ALL academic disciplines
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Program growth
Why Mitacs?
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Mitacs program goals
Industry Private
Sector International
Academic
Support flexible, consultative research projects
Attract private sector funding
Maintain high quality research
Support all disciplines
Attract international students to Canada
Train graduates and postdocs for their careers
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Building research collaborations
Large-scale, multidisciplinary projects
Not just 4 months: projects from $15,000 to $2M+
4,000+ research units a year
All disciplines
Mitacs can facilitate discussions …
…and look over applications
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No deadlines
Not a competition (~95% success rate)
Quality research (peer review)
Simple forms, we help with the paperwork
Applied research collaboration via 1 or more professors
Research undertaken by Graduate students or Post-docs with a partner in Canada (50% time on-site)*
Scalable: From 1 intern at 4 months ….. to a team over several years
Foreign students & Post-Docs are eligible. Can use to recruit later
ALL research areas are supported
What is an Accelerate project?
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Scalability: build large-scale projects
Can build bigger projects from simple 4 month units
First 1 to 5 internship units: industry funding matched 1:1
Higher Mitacs matching available with bigger projects
Projects can be multi-disciplinary (and multi-partner)
= 4 months
1 intern & prof
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Funding model
Standard: 1-5 internships Cluster: 6 or > internships & 3 or > interns
Funds sent to university to cover intern stipends + research costs (e.g. reagents, supplies)
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Mitacs Accelerate Partners
A Company / business of any size with offices or facilities in Canada where intern can spend 50% time on-site
Eligible organisations may also include:
• Some Crown Corporations / Utilities • First Nations Development Corporations • Consultants • Private clinics
*New*: Non-profit (non-government) organisations also eligible
• Non-profits, or foundation / charities (as legal status) • Project must have demonstrable economic impact
Not eligible: municipalities, hospitals, government agencies
Unsure? Please ask us
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How it works
1) Partner has a problem that needs research to solve it I. Project spans 4 months (or multiples thereof) II. Opportunity for intern to spend time onsite
2) Professor identified I. Manages grant II. Oversees the Grad student
3) Grad student identified (non-Canadians eligible)
I. Prepares proposal (with prof + partner, we can look over) II. Will undertake the research (including time onsite)
4) Proposal submitted for peer-review
I. No deadlines, not a competition
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Timeline
No deadlines to apply but ….
1) May need to factor in time to discuss (prof, student, partner)
2) Time to prepare the proposal (exchange drafts, agree, sign-off)
3) Review (typically up to 6 weeks, reviewers may need more info)
4) Funds to be in place (partner->Mitacs-> university account)
Ideally plan 3 months ahead from when all parties agree to collaborate
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Mitacs Globalink
Mitacs Globalink is a suite of initiatives that establishes and reinforces international links through the two-way mobility of exceptional students, researchers, and faculty.
Recruiting top international students to
Canadian universities
Sending Canadian students abroad
to work with leading international
researchers and industries
Mitacs is expanding its Globalink portfolio by:
/globalink
Promoting Canada as a top destination for research
opportunities and showcasing Canadian research
expertise around the world
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Mitacs Globalink Research Awards- Open Call Strengthens existing / forges new university-university collaborations
• 12-24 week research project abroad with $5,000 research grant from Mitacs • Graduate / senior undergrad student from Canada • + their professor + professor abroad • Student spends time at the foreign university • No deadlines to apply • Not a competition
Globalink “Outbound” Opportunities
Brazil, mainland China, India, Mexico, Vietnam
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How it Works
Applicants must have:
Identified research project that will span 12 to 24 weeks abroad
Home faculty supervisor
Manage the grant and over see the student
Host faculty supervisor at an accredited university in a Mitacs partner
country
Application Preparation:
Identified student works with home and host professors to prepare a
proposal
A completed application submitted directly to Mitacs
Proposal submitted for peer review (not a competition)
Applicants must ensure:
Home Canadian institution’s requirements and policies
pertaining to research abroad are adhered to at all times
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Timeline & Adjudication
Project
Submission
Project
Review
Final Report
& Exit Surveys
Research
Abroad Pre-departure
Preparation
Kick-off 4 weeks 10-12 weeks 12-24 weeks 4 weeks
While adjudication is expected to take 4 weeks, it is suggested applicants submit their applications 10-12 weeks prior to the start of the research project to ensure enough time to complete all pre-departure requirements.
Travel to the destination prior to the approval of the award is not permitted and Mitacs is not responsible for any costs incurred before the application is approved.
(Completed in parallel)
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Mitacs Globalink Research Awards: Competitive Call Strengthens existing / forges new university-university collaborations
• Competitive pilot and applications are accepted during a select time period • Support two-way mobility of students • 12-24 week research project with up to $5,000 from Mitacs
• + funds from international partner • Graduate / senior undergrad student from Canada • + their professor + professor abroad • Student spends time at the host university Please note that the funding structure for each opportunity may vary depending on the co-funding agreement with the international partner. These details will be presented at the time each call is issued.
Globalink “Outbound” Opportunities
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How it Works
Applicants must have:
Identified research project that will span 12 to 24 weeks abroad
Home faculty supervisor
Manage the grant and over see the student
Host faculty supervisor at an accredited university in a Mitacs partner
country
Application Preparation:
Identified student works with home and host professors to prepare a
proposal
A completed application submitted directly to Mitacs by the application
submission date
Proposal submitted for joint adjudication and top selected applicants
are selected. (Competition)
Applicants must ensure:
Home Canadian institution’s requirements and policies
pertaining to research abroad are adhered to at all times
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Globalink Research Award – Competitive Calls
Eligibility Citizenship Destination Funding
Campus France
Senior undergraduate and graduate students
Canadian citizens or permanent residents
French Public Universities
$5,000 from Mitacs + $5,000 from Campus France
Inria Graduate students Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
8 Eligible Inria Research Centres in France
$5,000 from Mitacs + Inria Funding
MHRD India Senior undergraduate and graduate students
Canadian citizens 7 Eligible Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)
$5,000 from Mitacs + MHRD Grant
MHESR Tunisia Senior undergraduate and graduate students
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Tunisian Universities
$7,000 from Mitacs and MHESR
Travel Abroad
Apply by November 20, 2015 Results announced February 2016 12- to 24-week projects must start by December 31, 2016
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Globalink Research Award – Competitive Calls
Eligibility Citizenship Destination Funding
Campus France
M2 and PhD Students at French Universities
French citizens or permanent residents
Canadian University
$5,000 from Mitacs + $5,000 from Campus France
Inria PhD students Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Canadian University
$5,000 from Mitacs + Inria Funding
Travel to Canada
Apply by November 20, 2015 Results announced February 2016 12- to 24-week projects must start by December 31, 2016
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Postcard from Vietnam: UBC student investigates impact of fishing on wild seahorses Allison Stocks has traveled to Phu Quoc island with Mitacs Globalink for research into the vulnerability of seahorse populations.
Globalink Research Award
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Are you seeking new graduate students?
Try out potential new graduate students through a summer project with your research group
• 12 week project – summer 2016
• Visiting undergraduate student# spends time at Canadian institution with the professor
• Projects defined by faculty (call currently closed)
• Students pick projects
• Mitacs selects the best students to come to Canada
• Mitacs facilitates travel, paperwork, accommodation, provides stipends
• Graduate fellowships available for students to return to pursue grad studies
Mitacs Globalink Research Internships
#Current partners:
• India • China • Brazil • Mexico • France
• Tunisia • Vietnam • Saudi Arabia •Australia
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Globalink intern Vicky Liu developed a smartphone app that tracks and displays vital signs on a mobile device
Globalink Research Internship
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Our Funding Partners
Laurence Meadows Director, Business Development, [email protected] 778-878-0130
Samantha Reid, Ph.D. Manager, International Operations [email protected] 604.822.1493
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Reminder: our suite of programs
Accelerate
Step
Globalink
Elevate
Forge international collaborations Identify potential new grad students
Work on interesting applied research problems Receive funding, experience, build network
Available to all research disciplines
2 year PDF project with a prof + partner in Canada Additional skills training toward R&D management career
Free workshops to enhance student & Post-doc “soft skills” Eg Project Management, Networking, Communications
