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Mitacs · Canada

Indigenous Pathways (research internships)

Intake status unconfirmed

Research internships: Mitacs pays most of a student or graduate intern's research project with an Indigenous company, nonprofit or community.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Mitacs pays up to 75% of an intern's research project; the partner pays 25%
Listed deadline
Any time
Who can apply
Businesses, Nonprofits, First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations. Indigenous applicants and projects are a priority.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Technology and digital, Business and jobs, Education and training, Community and social services
Pays for
Research, Hiring students or youth, Paying people

Who it's intended for

Details
Companies 50% or more Indigenous-owned, non-profits with a board 50% or more Indigenous, Indigenous governments, or any project with an Indigenous intern. At least 4 months. Needs a university or college student and their professor.
The catch
Needs some of your own money.

Source checked against the funder's website on November 2, 2026. The page says professors can apply any time but gives no deadline rule for partners. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Companies 50% or more Indigenous-owned, non-profits with a board 50% or more Indigenous, Indigenous governments, or any project with an Indigenous intern. At least 4 months. Needs a university or college student and their professor.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • How much of the budget you must contribute and which costs are eligible.

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