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AICTE Opens Applications for Globalink Research Internship 2027 in Canada
Published on
11 August 2026
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has opened registrations for the Globalink Research Internship (GRI) 2027, providing eligible Indian students an opportunity to undertake a 12-week research internship at Canadian universities.
The programme is offered through Mitacs Globalink and connects undergraduate students with faculty-led research projects at participating Canadian institutions. Selected students get the opportunity to work in an international research environment while gaining practical exposure to their academic field.
Applications for the 2027 internship cycle are open until September 17, 2026, at 1 PM Pacific Time. Interested candidates should complete their applications well before the deadline and carefully review programme-specific eligibility requirements.
The Globalink Research Internship is a competitive international research programme that allows selected students to spend approximately 12 weeks in Canada working under the supervision of university faculty.
Internships are available across a broad range of academic disciplines, giving students an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while interacting with researchers and students in an international academic environment.
The programme is expected to run between May 1 and October 31, 2027, with individual internships beginning within the permitted arrival period.
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified for the programme and their home country.
For Indian applicants, students should carefully check requirements related to:
Since Globalink eligibility requirements can be specific to participating institutions and countries, students should verify their eligibility before preparing an application.
Selected Globalink Research Internship participants receive a support package designed to help with the costs associated with completing the research internship in Canada.
Depending on applicable programme terms, support can include:
Applicants should refer to the programme's official terms for the exact financial support applicable to their placement.
One of the main advantages of the programme is exposure to research under professors at participating Canadian universities.
Students can explore projects aligned with their academic background and research interests. This can be particularly valuable for those considering:
The experience can also help students understand how academic research operates in an international university environment.
Interested students should:
Students should avoid waiting until the final day, particularly because academic records and other supporting information may take time to prepare.
The deadline for the Globalink Research Internship 2027 application cycle is:
September 17, 2026, at 1 PM Pacific Time.
Indian applicants should account for the time-zone difference and aim to submit their application well ahead of the official deadline.
For students interested in research or postgraduate education, an international research internship can provide experience beyond conventional classroom learning.
Participants can gain exposure to faculty-led research, academic collaboration, research methodology and international university environments while building professional and academic networks.
The experience may also help students evaluate whether research-oriented postgraduate education is the right path for them before committing to a master's or doctoral programme.
