FellowshipEquity-free Canada
Mitacs Accelerate Global Excellence Award
Mitacs
Apply / official page ↗Typical funding
Two-year award valued at about $170,000 per fellow, including $85,000 per year with at least $70,000 allocated to stipend and up to $15,000 for research and relocation.
Maximum
Total package of $170,000 over two years per award.
Startup stage
Applied research and commercialization projects feeding into or supporting startups; best suited for deep-tech and research-heavy ventures.
Sector focus
AI, quantum, clean technology, advanced materials and manufacturing, defence, cybersecurity, agri-tech, health and life sciences.
Overview
Time-limited postdoctoral fellowship bringing top international research talent to Canadian universities and industry partners for commercialization-focused projects.
Who's eligible
Postdoctoral researchers within five years of PhD completion residing outside Canada, willing to relocate; partner organisations can be for-profit or eligible non-profits.
How to apply
Apply through Mitacs competitive call for the Global Excellence Award, following guidelines and partner commitments for two-year projects.
Good to know
Strong route for bringing global deep-tech talent into Canadian startup ecosystems around university-industry collaborations.