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Mobility scholarships for current Ontario Tech students, faculty and staff

University policy states that all travel outside of Canada for university-related activities must be registered ahead of travel. This includes student exchanges, internships, research-related activities, university competitions, conference travel or any faculty and staff mobility. Candidates who successfully secure a mobility funding opportunity, must notify Ontario Tech University of their travel. 

Student Travel

Faculty and Staff Travel

 

Students

Faculty and Staff

  • Mitacs (Globalink Research Internship: Faculty) (OPEN)

    Application guidelines

    • Candidates: Professors
    • Application deadline: June 5, 2025
    • Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates from the following countries and regions: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States. From May to October of each year, top-ranked applicants participate in a 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.What a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship offers students:
      • A 12-week internship that increases their knowledge of and explores hands-on research in their field of study
      • Work under the supervision of outstanding faculty members, with graduate students and research associates
      • Access to Canada’s unique research landscape: applied, dynamic, and innovative
      • A rewarding experience combining academic research at a Canadian academic institution, professional skills development courses and social activities
      • A chance for them to explore their independence and gain international experience in a new country
  • DAAD Canada - German Academic Exchange Service
    Group Study Visit
    Application guidelines
    • Candidates: Faculty member organizing a visit with a group of 10-15 students
    • Application deadlines:
      • November 1, 2025 (for trips commencing between March 1 and May 31, 2026)
      • February 1, 2026 (for trips commencing between June 1 and August 31, 2026)
    Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
    Application guidelines
    • Candidates: Faculty
    • Application deadlines: 
      • Closed (mid-October) (funding for travel period between May 1 and September 30)
      • Closed (mid May) (funding period between October 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026)
  • University of the Arctic
  • Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program - (Deadline: closed)

    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Global Affairs Canada
    • Candidates: Canadian students, faculty, researchers and mid-career professionals
    • Application deadline: CLOSED
    • All inquiries about this program should be directed to scholarships-info-bourses@international.gc.ca or 613.237.4820.
  • Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (Deadline: closed)

    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Global Affairs Canada
    • Candidates: Faculty and researchers at post-secondary institutions in Canada
    • Application deadline: Closed (early-March)
    Apply Here (Closed)
    If you are interested in applying for this program, join our webinar. Date TBD 2025 to learn more. Register here (Closed). 
  • Isidro Fabela Research Program (Deadline: closed)

    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico
    • Candidates: Canadian researchers
    • Application deadline: Closed (late-June)