AICTE – Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) Scheme

AICTE, on 23rd February 2018, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mathematics of Information Technology and Computer Systems (MITACS) Canada for AICTE – MITACS Globalink Research Internships (GRI) Program to foster cross-border partnerships focused on creating a platform that opens the path for collaborative research between Canada and India to a wider pool of student talent in India. The AICTE-MITACS GRI Program is open to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The duration of the internship is 12 weeks. A maximum of 300 students are accepted in a financial year. The student fulfilling the eligibility criteria shall apply directly to MITACS Canada via its portal. The total cost of the program is $12,000 CAD per student. MITACS will contribute $9,000 CAD per student. AICTE will contribute $3,000 CAD per student. The full cost per student includes airfare, visa, medical, stipend, accommodation, Globalink Student Mentors, programming, and research costs. It will also include access to Globalink branded activities in Canada, which may include professional skills workshops, receptions, and industrial engagement activities.

1. The applicant must be a 3rd-year full-time student of an undergraduate program (B.E / B.Tech) in AICTE Approved Institution in the year of application.
2. The applicant must have a minimum CGPA / GPA of 85% in 2nd year.
3. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
4. The applicant must be able to spend twelve (12) weeks between May and September at a university in Canada on a research project related to their area of interest and expertise.
5. The applicant must be able to demonstrate oral and written fluency in English or French, depending on the primary language of the project as indicated by the Canadian host professor.