If a student’s situation requires an annual $5,000 contribution from their academic supervisor, Mitacs requires confirmation of these funds at the time of the application (budget section of the proposal form). Funds are not required to come directly to Mitacs. If they are successful, their academic institution will be required to indicate the account number […]

Elevate is supported by a combination of federal, provincial, and partner organization funds. Dedicated funding varies by province. In some provinces, a financial contribution may be required (from the academic supervisor or academic institution) in lieu of provincial funding. Refer to the Eligibility section under Academic Institutions to determine if additional funding is required for […]

Mitacs Elevate is open to all Mitacs Full, Associate and Honorary university partners, as well as non-member academic institutions across the country. Please note that fellows applying from certain academic institutions will require a contribution of $5,000 per year from their academic supervisor or academic institution in order to participate in the program. Please refer […]

Yes, they can apply; however, they must have fulfilled all PhD degree requirements (e.g., successful defense, final deposit and sign off of dissertation) and must clearly demonstrate that their PhD will be received by their project start date. In addition to having completed their PhD, students must hold postdoctoral status at their host academic institution […]

In order to participate in any Mitacs program, it is preferred that interns have full-time student or postdoc status at their academic institution. However, individuals with part-time status as postdoctoral fellows are also eligible for Elevate, provided that the following conditions hold: • They have postdoctoral fellow status at the academic institution for the duration […]

No, but applicants should have completed their PhD within the last five years. Students should contact elevate@mitacs.ca before applying and provide their CV so Mitacs can assess their eligibility.