AICTE – Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) Scheme

Must be a 3rd-year, full-time undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech) student…

Must be a 3rd-year, full-time undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech) student at an AICTE-approved institution in the year of application.

Must have scored at least 85% CGPA/GPA in…

Must have scored at least 85% CGPA/GPA in the 2nd year.

Must be at least 18 years old

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must be able to spend 12 weeks between…

Must be able to spend 12 weeks between May and September at a Canadian university, working on a research project matched to their interests and expertise.

Must be fluent, spoken and written, in English…

Must be fluent, spoken and written, in English or French — whichever matches the Canadian host professor's project language.

AICTE and MITACS jointly fund 300 students under…

AICTE and MITACS jointly fund 300 students under the AICTE-MITACS GRI Programme:
Total programme cost: $12,000 CAD per student.
MITACS contributes: $9,000 CAD per student.
AICTE contributes: $3,000 CAD per student.

This covers airfare, visa costs, medical expenses, stipend,…

This covers airfare, visa costs, medical expenses, stipend, accommodation, Globalink Student Mentors, programming, and research costs, plus access to Globalink-branded activities in Canada — potentially including professional skills workshops, receptions, and industry engagement events.

Official transcripts for every year of university study;

Official transcripts for every year of university study;

Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Curriculum Vitae (CV);

One reference letter from a post-secondary academic supervisor…

One reference letter from a post-secondary academic supervisor or researcher, plus a project rationale;

Any other documents the MITACS GRI Portal specifies;

Any other documents the MITACS GRI Portal specifies;

A feedback form submitted once the internship ends

A feedback form submitted once the internship ends.