Mitacs
Mitacs is a not-for-profit organization that provides opportunities to participate in research and training programs both at the University of Manitoba and internationally. Mitacs runs its own programs, and receives administrative support through the Partnerships and Innovation Office and the Research and International Agreements Team.
Globalink Research Interns coming to the University of Manitoba
Pre- and post-arrival support
Contact your Globalink Mentor for assistance with arranging airport pick-up, opening a bank account, and more. You will receive their contact information before you arrive.
Off-campus accommodation
Visit the University of Manitoba Renting and Leasing page for tips on renting off campus.
Immigration information
Contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca for questions or concerns regarding immigration documentation, timelines and processes. In exceptional cases, your supervisor can contact our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
University of Manitoba services
First, be sure to fill out the Registry for International Visiting Student Researchers and Interns. Then, you may contact Janice Smith to request access to Wi-Fi, computer lab, email and library services. You'll need to provide a digital copy of your invitation/award letter and visitor record. Please note that Mitacs GRIs are not considered students, nor staff members at the University of Manitoba and do not automatically have access to all university student/staff services during their stay.
Stipend distribution
For information about stipend distribution, contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca.
Your research project
For any questions related to your research project, please contact your research supervisor at the University of Manitoba.
If you are a Globalink Research Intern (GRI) coming to the University of Manitoba for your summer research, you must complete the Registry for International Visiting Student Researchers and Interns within three business days of your arrival to Canada. This travel registry is designed to coordinate your welcome and facilitate some UM services. It should not take more than 10 minutes to complete.
UM students going abroad with Mitacs
If you are a UM student interested in doing research abroad with Mitacs, please visit the Mitacs website for information about available funding opportunities. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, are encouraged to apply.
If you are a UM student who will be going abroad on a Mitacs program, please use the following contact information to address any questions you may have.
Pre-departure orientation
Contact Breanne Guiboche to access the online Pre-departure Orientation course and have your Mitacs International Pre-departure Form signed.
Immigration information
Contact the appropriate consulate or embassy of your destination with questions or concerns regarding immigration. Mitacs does not assist with immigration for outbound students.
Stipend distribution
For information about stipend distribution, please contact Janice Smith.
Your research project
For any questions related to your research project, please contact your research supervisor at your host university.
UM faculty and staff working with Mitacs researchers
Faculty members hosting Mitacs researchers on campus are responsible for ensuring that Legal Counsel’s IV.9a Release and Indemnification Waiver is signed and kept on file.
Faculty members supervising outbound Mitacs researchers must submit the following forms to Mitacs:
- Mitacs Globalink International Pre-Departure Form (pdf)
- Rise Globalink Research Internship International Pre-Departure Form (pdf)
Please use the following contact information to address any additional questions you may have:
Mitacs administrative supports from Partnerships and Innovation Office
The Partnerships and Innovation Office provides administrative supports, including the following. Please contact Janice Smith.
- Manage all Mitacs program applications to ensure all proper documents are received and signed by the appropriate parties, sent to Tech Managers for IP procedures, submit Mitacs applications to Mitacs and ensure ORS receives all of the documentation to open a file in MRT.
- Ensure Mitacs awards are sent to the appropriate departments for processing.
- Manage all agreements and Mitacs applications in database.
Immigration information
Contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca with questions or concerns regarding immigration documentation, timelines and processes. In exceptional cases, supervisors may contact our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
Pre-departure orientation
Contact Breanne Guiboche to access the online International Pre-departure Orientation Course for outbound Mitacs researchers.
University of Manitoba services
Following acceptance into the Mitacs Globalink Research Interns (GRI) Program, AND PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN WINNIPEG, the sponsoring Faculty Member is responsible for working with their Department or Faculty office to complete the mandatory registration of the GRI as a Visiting Student Researcher at UM.
Additional information on responsibilities and procedures for prospective VSRs, Supervising Faculty Members, and Administrative Units is available on the Visiting Student Researchers | Research | University of Manitoba page.
Globalink supports
For other questions about the Globalink Research Internship, please contact helpdesk@mitacs.ca.
For questions about the Globalink Research Award, RISE Globalink Research Internship or Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program, please contact international@mitacs.ca.
Contact us
University of Manitoba
Please refer to the contacts listed above, according to the support needed.
Mitacs Canada
helpdesk@mitacs.ca