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Mitacs Globalink and International Research
Rob AnnanInterim CEO and
Scientific Director
October 2014
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What is Mitacs?
Canadian not-for-profit research organizationGoverned by Canada’s research universities3,000 projects supported annually5,000+ students trainedPartnership between universities, industry, government
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Mitacs program goals
Industry
Private
Sector
International
Academia
Promote research-based innovationHigh-quality, collaborative research projectsA partnership approachCross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approachSkills training and experience for studentsFlexibility and responsiveness
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Mitacs Programs - National and International
Canada’s premier industrial research program
R&D management leaders
International research mobility
Professional skills development
Open the doors to international companies wanting to be connected to cutting-edge Canadian R&D in our universities and SMEs
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Globalink supports international student research mobility
Mitacs Globalink
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Global knowledge flow is key to economic and social progress Provide our young people the opportunity to participate in an increasingly globalized economyOpen our doors to the world’s best and brightestShowcase Canadian research expertise around the world
Why international research partnerships?
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Launched in 2009 as a mechanism to attract high-quality grad studentsLaunched in first year with 17 students from IndiaThis year, 500 students from eight countries at 50 Canadian universitiesExpanded funding in Budget 2012 as part of International Education StrategyAlso supported by provincial governments, universities, and partner countries
Globalink – a brief history
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Mitacs Globalink Partners
IndiaChinaBrazilMexicoTurkey
VietnamTunisiaSaudi ArabiaFranceAustralia
GermanyJapanSouth KoreaChile
Bold: Countries in the International Education StrategyItalic: Partnerships in development
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Globalink Objectives
Attract the world’s brightest to CanadaLong-term investment in international experiencesLiving bridges for international research collaborationRaise Canadian profile as a source of world-class researchMake Canada a hub of international research and industry
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Mitacs Globalink Suite of Initiatives
Globalink
Come to Canada
Research Internships
Graduate Fellowships
Travel from Canada
Partnership Awards
ResearchAwards
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Globalink Research Internships
Summer research internships match international students with leading Canadian professors8,000+ applications and 1,700+ research projectsProgram provides airfare, visas, health insurance, residence, mentors, industry tours and professional skills training. Professor receives $5,000 research grant~2/3 of students publish results or present at conference.
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Globalink Graduate Fellowships
Former Globalink interns are offered graduate fellowships for study in CanadaJointly offered with universities30% of interns who attend graduate school return to Canada
Globalink intern Vicky Liu developed a smartphone app that tracks and displays vital signs on a mobile device
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Globalink Research Award
Travel and research award for Canadian students traveling abroadJoint supervision between home and host supervisorsMay support existing collaborations between professorsFlexible length and timing for projectsLaunched 2014 with 100 students this year
Allison Stocks has traveled to Phu Quoc island with Mitacs Globalink for research into the vulnerability of seahorse populations.
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Globalink Partnership Award
Industrial research internships abroad for Canadian studentsSupervision by Canadian professor and industrial research managerProjects co-funded by Mitacs and industrial partners
Pilot launched spring 2014
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Challenges and lessons learned
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Challenges and lessons learned
1. The world is a big place– Focused roll-out has been key – Every international market is distinct– Relationship building takes time, work– “Priorities” vary widely – Coordination is essential
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Challenges and lessons learned
2. Reciprocity Matters– Engagement not recruitment– Partnerships are key– Meaningful support from all sides for sustainability– Different objectives
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Challenges and lessons learned
3. Full, well-rounded experiences matter– Students have varied priorities– Students focused on post-study options– Canada must leverage its “soft skills”
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Challenges and lessons learned
4. Canada is among the world’s best– Rankings matter– But so do social networks– Students are prepared to love Canada– Show not tell– Be bold
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Challenges and lessons learned
5. Holistic view of international education– Not just about numbers, recruitment– Diverse objectives, outcomes
Economic, social, environmental, political
