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Mitacs GlobalinkPresented by: [Caroline]

[09/2014]

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• Would you like to travel to Canada?• Do you want to explore the country’s unique research and

innovation landscape?• Do you want to learn more about the cutting-edge industries

abroad?• Are you interested in returning to Canada for graduate

studies?

Is Mitacs Globalink for you?

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… work on a 12-week research internship at a Canadian university

With Globalink, you can…

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… attend professional skills workshops, industry tours and networking events with other students from around the world

With Globalink, you can…

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… and experience Canada’s diverse educational, cultural and social opportunities!

With Globalink, you can…

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Benefits of Mitacs Globalink

While you work on your research internship, you will:

• Develop additional research skills

• Form international connections with faculty and students

• Gain valuable experience abroad for your CV

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While in Canada, Globalink Research Interns receive:

• Full or partial funding for living expenses

• On-campus accommodations

• Assistance with visarequirements

• A local student advisor

• An active social network and unique activities

Globalink Benefits

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How Does Globalink Work?

To apply, you should: • Be preparing for your final year of study• Have an 8/10 grade-point average (or equivalent)• Be eligible to obtain a travel visa and remain in

Canada for 12 weeks• Demonstrate English proficiency, including test results

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• If you want to return to Canada for graduate study, you may be eligible for funding through the Globalink Graduate Fellowship.

• Fellowships generally include:– Tuition subsidy– Financial award– Research and/or teaching assistantships

And the future?

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• I applied to Globalink in [201]• My internship was held at [INRS University] in

[Quebec City]• I worked with [Prof. Ph.D. Satinder K. Brar] on

[Nanoencapsulation of strawberries polyphenols]

My Globalink Experience

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• [add your favourite parts of Globalink…]• [add some pictures from your trip]

Highlights from My Trip

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• “Mitacs Globalink provides excellent opportunities for international students to experience Canada’s research environment and industry innovation.”

• “All in all, my time here in Canada has no doubt been one of the most unforgettable and rewarding experiences of my life – I can’t wait to come back.”

• “I’ve been telling my friends at home… that if they want to study or work abroad, they need to come to Canada through Mitacs Globalink. In Canada there are so many high-quality universities and lots of opportunities for us— why would they go anywhere else?”

What Other Students Are Saying

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Questions?

For more information or questions about Globalink, please contact me at [carooolmarques@

gmail.com] or visit www.mitacs.ca/globalink