Mitacs Accelerate research grant

Sponsor Mitacs
Program Accelerate
Type Research Grant
Internal deadline Continuous – It is recommended applicants send their applications to the OR contact at least two weeks prior to planned submission date
Program deadline Continuous – It is recommended applicants apply at least 8 weeks prior to the planned start date
Amount $10,000 to $20,000 per internship unit. See program website for details
Industry partner Yes, industry partner financial contribution required. See program website for details. International partners are can be included on the project in addition to Canadian partners
Research focus Mitacs Accelerate supports applied, partner-driven research across all disciplines that address real-world challenges. Projects are co-developed with industry, government, or not-for-profit partners and emphasize practical impact, innovation, and knowledge transfer, with outcomes that can be implemented beyond academia. The program supports research across all fields (e.g., STEM, social sciences, health, humanities)
Funding details

Multiple funding models available. See program website for details

Funding supports student intern stipends and a variety of material and research costs for the project
Program submission instructions

Please see program website for application details. Faculty interested in a Mitacs program should complete the following steps to apply:

  1. Review relevant program website for more information and email OR contact and our Mitacs Advisor to begin application process
  2. Draft the application in collaboration with Mitacs Advisor, the industry partner, and project interns (where appropriate)
  3. Submit UW Electronic Cover Sheet with draft (unsigned) application. Reach out to the Office of Research Mitacs Program contact for more information
  4. Submit a draft of the full application to Office of Research Mitacs Program contact to start the Research Security Risk Assessment process. This process takes 1-2 weeks
  5. Once the final draft is completed, collect signatures from the faculty, industry partners, and student interns involved with the project 
  6. Once signatures are collected, send final application package to the Office of Research Mitacs Program contact for review and OR signature. Once signed, the application will be returned to the PI and Mitacs Advisor for submission
  7. Work with Mitacs Advisor to submit the application to Mitacs.
  8. Begin your ethics application (if applicable)
Office of Research contact mitacs@uwaterloo.ca
Program contact Amanda Green, University of Waterloo Mitacs advisor