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Mitacs Indigenous Pathways
Mitacs · Mitacs funds research internships of four months or more with Indigenous partners.
Overview
Mitacs funds research internships of four months or more with Indigenous partners. Indigenous-owned businesses, Indigenous-led not-for-profits and Indigenous governments, or any partner hosting an Indigenous intern, pay a reduced share while Mitacs covers up to 75% of the internship cost.
Eligibility
Partner is at least 50% Indigenous-owned, an Indigenous-led not-for-profit, or an Indigenous governmentOr any partner organization hosting an Indigenous internIntern is a student or postdoc at a Canadian institutionFinancing terms
Research internships of at least four monthsMitacs covers up to 75% of the internship cost; the partner contributes 25%Up to 30 internship units per Indigenous partner per yearHow to apply
1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.
2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.
3Apply on mitacs.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.
4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.
Additional information
Ongoing intake, no deadlineInternship cap per Indigenous partner rose to 30 units per year from December 15, 2025At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderMitacsDeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionCanadaOfficial sourcemitacs.ca ↗
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