# Mitacs Accelerate

> A $15,000 research internship where you pay $7,500 and Mitacs covers the rest.

- Type: Grant
- Delivered by: Mitacs
- What it covers: A graduate or postdoctoral research intern working on your project
- Amount: $15,000 internship, of which you pay $7,500
- Conditions: Four or six months per internship
- Where: Canada-wide
- Status: Open (checked on October 15, 2026)
- Official page: https://www.mitacs.ca/our-programs/accelerate/

## Who it is for

Pays an intern's stipend through a university. Useful for research capacity alongside a build.

## Common questions

### Is Mitacs Accelerate a grant?

Yes. It is a grant, so you do not repay it.

### Is Mitacs Accelerate open now?

Status when we checked on October 15, 2026: Open. Confirm the status on the official page before you make plans.

### Who delivers Mitacs Accelerate?

Mitacs delivers the program.

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