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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

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For Students

For Faculty and Staff

  • Mitacs

    Horizon Europe International Mobility Award (IMA) 

    The Mitacs – Horizon Europe International Mobility Award (IMA) is designed to link Canadian researchers and innovators with the largest funding framework in the European Union. 

    Applications are open from August 25 to September 29.

    Key details on the Horizon – Europe IMA:   

    • Designed to enable Canadian researchers & innovators to build partnerships with European institutions and industry leaders.
    • Open to faculty at eligible Canadian universities and representatives from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in R&D activities.
    • Eligible Canadian faculty members and industry representatives can access up to $10,000 CAD ($5,000 CAD per individual traveler).
    • Funding supports travel and participation in consortia-building activities tied to Horizon Europe Pillar II projects (including airfare, accommodation, event registration fees, and other mobility-related expenses).
    • Successful applicants will gain opportunities to attend relevant events, connect with large-scale consortia, and collaborate on proposals in the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe work programme.

    Don’t miss your chance to expand your research impact, grow your international network, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions shaping the future.

    To apply, you must:

    • Download the application form (Word document) to outline proposed partnership details and travel plan.
    • Access and complete the Simple Survey link to finalize your proposal and submit your application 

    For your convenience, the IMA landing page includes program resources and answers to frequently asked questions. 

    If you need additional guidance, please don’t hesitate to connect with the Mitacs advisor for Ontario Tech University - Laura Yu | 647.390.9157 | lyu@mitacs.ca or contact pilots@mitacs.ca. 

    Globalink Research Internship: Faculty

    Application guidelines

    • Candidates: Professors
    • Application deadline: CLOSED (early June). 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
    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

    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

    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Global Affairs Canada
    • Candidates: Faculty and researchers at post-secondary institutions in Canada
    • Application deadline: CLOSED (early-March)
  • Isidro Fabela Research Program

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