Coming soon: Probably the best way to intern in Canada. And currently one of the best and well known international internship programs for Indians. International Internships Preview 1.0: Mitacs Globalink Note: Mitacs Globalink for summer 2014 is yet to be announced and this post is intended for you to understand what all requires to get selected. The student application for the 2014 summer program will open in mid-August that is within 15 days or a month. So keep checking our page and their website for when the call opens! Are you an excellent student interested in developing your research expertise with top professors? Are you an undergraduate student from Mexico, China, Brazil, India, Turkey or Vietnam interested in exploring your field of study in Canada? Would you want to be considered for graduate funding in Canada? Would you like your résumé to include research, professional skills, and international experience? Mitacs Globalink offers competitive 10-12 week research internships in Canada for top students who are currently in their 3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate degree, or 4th year of a 5-year combined Masters (dual degree) program. Hear about the Mitacs Globalink program from Mitacs CEO, Dr. Arvind Gupta and check what it offers (goo.gl/vRozVf) Who can apply: Mitacs Globalink welcomes students from all disciplines, although a high number of available projects tend to be focused in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students interested in applying should: • Be preparing for their final year of undergraduate study – that means they should have completed the 3rd year of a four year program, or the 4th year of a five year program at an university in Brazil, India, China, Mexico, Turkey and Vietnam. • Have an 8/10 or 4/5 GPA, or above • Be eligible to obtain a visa for travel to Canada, and be able to stay for 12 weeks • Be able to demonstrate a high-level proficiency in spoken and written English How are students selected? Is it purely based on grades or are other factors considered? Grades definitely play a major part in the selection process. However, your research statement and letters from your professors are also crucial and you should take these seriously. In the past, students with higher grades have been passed over because they did not meet the other selection criteria. Location: Various host universities in Canada. Over 25 Canadian universities will host students for Globalink 2014. Duration: 10-12 weeks (between May and September) Stipend: $200/week. The cost of airfare up to $1500 and visa expenses up to $165 are refunded when the students reaches Canada. Mitacs also books and pays for the intern’s accommodation. For more details, go through these FAQs (goo.gl/gBqMjA) Read this booklet (goo.gl/yU4ssz) to learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply. To be kept up-to-date on the latest Globalink news and to be notified when the application form opens, sign up here. (goo.gl/4Fe8U5). Do let us know if you have any queries by commenting. Share this post with your friends/groups who you think fit the bill. Last but not the least, follow Mitacs Globalink—India on Facebook (goo.gl/d4haV8)
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 16:30:01 +0000
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