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Mitac s Globalink Re se ar c h Awar d

K ristin Spo ng , PhD Busine ss De ve lo pme nt Spe c ia list kspo ng @ mita c s.c a

Re se arc h De ve lopme nt Day, Que e n’s Unive rsity of Re se arc h Se rvic e s May 2nd, 2019

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3-6 month research project at a university abroad Open to senior undergrads, graduate students and postdocs $6,000 award (covers travel, accommodation, stipend etc) Jointly supervised by Canadian and international supervisors Submit applications 16 weeks prior to expected travel No deadline, (high success rates)

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Partner countries

Korea Mexico Norway Tunisia U.S.A. United Kingdom Australia Brazil China EU members India Israel Japan

*If you don’t see a particular country on this list, please email Kristin Spong to confirm eligibility

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Mita c s PhD Awa rd for Outsta nding Innova tion

Caitlin Miron, PhD student Anne Petitjean Group, Department of Chemistry, Queen’s University

In collaboration with the European Institute of Chemistry and Biology in France, and with support from a Mitacs award, Caitlin broke new ground in the biochemistry world with her discovery of a DNA binder that could ‘switch off’ cancer cells and prevent them from spreading.

http://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/outstanding-innovation-cancer-research

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Students need an academic supervisor at home and at host university Discuss and agree on the project to conduct Define dates of travel and check timelines for visas Students fill in the application form(s) and prepare the application package (admin form, research proposal, letters of

recommendation, student CV, host supervisors CV)

Have the application processed and signed by Queen’s URS Apply ~ 16 weeks prior to desired departure date Wha t is ne e de d:

Reach out to your Mitacs Representative if you require assistance along the way.

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

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E lig ibility: Students cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree and/or been employed Students cannot undertake a research project in a country where they hold citizenship (unless they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada). Must be registered as full-time senior undergraduates or graduate students at a Canadian university and remain as such throughout their Globalink Research Award

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Mitacs sends an outcome letter ~10-12 weeks following submission Student completes International Pre-Departure and Code of Conduct forms, respectively, and confirms their project dates Mitacs funds will be sent to the home university’s Office of Research Services (or equivalent) and administered as a research grant in the home supervisor’s name Projects must begin within one year of the outcome letter being issued. Wha t ha ppe ns ne xt:

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Our F unding Pa rtne rs

Kristin Spong Business Development Specialist kspong@mitacs.ca 613-217-8703

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T hank you. Ple ase r e ac h out if you have que stions!