PIMS Globalink Student Mobility Program

 

PIMS, in partnership with Mitacs is pleased to offer support for senior undergraduate and graduate students to conduct 12-24 week research programs at PIMS Member Universities or eligible universities and institutions in one of the Mitacs partner countries. Awards of $6000 (CAD) are available for students travelling from one of these countries to a PIMS member university or from a PIMS member university to one of these countries. The program is offered under the umbrella of the PIMS-Mitacs and CNRS International Research Lab 3069 agreements. Applications are accepted any at time, awarded competitively, and subject to available funding. 

 

Eligibility requirements for prospective students

  1. Must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student (Master's or PhD).
  2. Must be either:
    • Enrolled for full-time studies at an accredited and eligible university or institution in any of the Mitacs partner countries, and remain so throughout their Globalink Research Award; Undergraduate applicants must have completed their second year of studies prior to starting their project in Canada.or
    • A student at a PIMS member university travelling to an accredited and eligible university or institution in one of the Mitacs partner countries, and remain so throughout their Globallink Research Award; Undergraduate applicants must have completed their second year of studies prior to starting their project outside of Canada.
  3. Cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree and/or been employed.
  4. Must be above the legal age of Majority in Canada (18 years of age or older).
  5. Must meet travel requirements for their intended destination, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation.
  6. Cannot undertake a research project in a country where they hold citizenship.
  7. May not hold more than one Globalink Research Award per academic lifetime.

 

Eligibility requirements for prospective host supervising professors

  1. Must hold a faculty position at a Canadian university or eligible university or institution in one of the Mitacs partner countries.
  2. Must be eligible to supervise graduate students and Canadian Faculty must be eligible to hold Tri-Council funding.*

* Professors at the University of Washington should contact PIMS for further instructions.

 

Eligibility requirements for prospective home supervising professors

  1. Must be recognized faculty members at their institutions.
  2. Must be eligible to supervise graduate students and Canadian Faculty must be eligible to hold Tri-Council funding.*

* Professors at the University of Washington should contact PIMS for further instructions.

 

To apply, or for further details, please contact Denise Feighan <denise@pims.math.ca>.