NRF Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme 2024

Gain research experience in South Africa and Canada with the NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) programme. The GRA programme supports research collaborations between Canada and select partner organisations, as well as eligible countries and regions. Through the GRA programme, the NRF and Mitacs Inc. will support South African and Canadian doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to strengthen international research collaboration between South African and Canadian universities.

• Table of Content
• About Mitacs
• NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme
• Aim and Benefits of NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme
• Requirements for NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Mitacs

Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for 20 years. Working with 70 universities, 6,000 companies, and both federal and provincial governments, we build partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada. Mitacs was founded in 1999 as a Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence, dedicated to supporting applied and industrial research in mathematical sciences and associated disciplines. In 2003, we launched a research internship program designed to increase deployment of highly educated gra... continue reading

NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme

Application Deadline	30 Aug 2024
Value	CAD 6,000
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Mitacs
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme

The Globalink Graduate Fellowship offers former Globalink research interns:

• Direct financial support from Mitacs
• Recognition as Globalink alumni
• The opportunity to work with Canada’s research supervisors during your graduate studies
• Additional exposure to the Canadian research and innovation landscape and increased Canadian experience

AWARD MODALITIES

Each successful applicant will receive a CAD 6,000 research award to conduct a 12- to 24-week research project in Canada.

 

Requirements for NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme Qualification

• Be a South African Citizen or permanent resident;
• Participants cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree;
• Be currently registered for the academic qualification indicated as either a Doctoral student or Postdoctoral fellow at a South African public institution of higher learning;
• Be the legal age of majority in Canada (18 years or older); • Have not previously been awarded a Globalink Research Award; and
• Have identified a research project that is endorsed by the Canadian host university and will be jointly supervised by both the applicant’s host Canadian and home university professors.

Interview date, Process and Venue for NRF-Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) Programme

Timeline:

• Application opens: 12 August 2024
• Application deadline: 30 August 2024
• Funding outcome: December 2024/January 2025

Application Deadline

August 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Mitacs on www.nrf.ac.za to apply

For more details, visit Mitacs wesite.