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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.
Where it applies
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.
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