Applications have opened for the AICTE-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027, under which up to 300 Indian undergraduate students can participate in research projects at Canadian universities.

The application deadline is September 16, 2026, at 1 pm Pacific Time. The internships will be conducted in person for 12 consecutive weeks between May and October 2027.

Students can work in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical and life sciences, business, social sciences, arts and humanities.

Funding and Eligibility

The programme’s funding package can contribute towards:

• Return airfare to Canada
• Local transportation
• Housing and food
• Student-enrolment expenses
• Emergency health insurance
• Professional-development programmes

Funding amounts can vary according to the student’s country and host institution.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and enrolled full-time in an eligible undergraduate or integrated undergraduate-master’s programme. They must also satisfy the India-specific conditions and study at an institution included in the official eligible-institutions list.

Candidates will need academic transcripts, a curriculum vitae and a reference letter from a professor. Selection will consider academic performance, research interests, the statement of interest and compatibility with available projects.

Application does not guarantee selection. Students should apply only through the official Mitacs portal and avoid agents claiming they can secure placements.