The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology PhD Project (IBET), led by Waterloo chemical engineering professor Dr. Tizazu Mekonnen, is expanding its partnership with Mitacs to give Indigenous and Black PhD students the opportunity to conduct research at another Canadian IBET partner institution.
The IBET Connect Award, valued at $90,000, will be offered exclusively to IBET fellows by Mitacs. Up to 10 fellows will receive a stipend to travel to and conduct a two- to four-month research or innovation-based project at an IBET partner academic institution.
“The IBET Connect Award offered by Mitacs is a valuable initiative promoting strong connections and collaborations between IBET fellows and engineering and technology faculties across Canada,” said Mekonnen. “This allows the fellows to build their professional network in research, access academic expertise and facilities, and directly apply their skills to academic needs.”
With 31 fellows across 17 universities, IBET represents the largest influx ever of Black and Indigenous PhD students into Canadian engineering and technology programs. Fellows receive $30,000 a year for four years while they pursue their doctoral degrees and specialized research in engineering, design and technology.
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