Mitacs Elevate provides critical career and skills training to postdoctoral fellows through real-world collaborations.
This call, we have increased postdoctoral funding from $60,000 per year to $80,000 per year for two-year research projects in key priority sectors. We are accepting proposals in seven thematic areas, including four from last year.
The complete list of priority sectors can be found below: Agriculture and food Artificial intelligence Biomanufacturing Clean technology Entertainment and media Quantum science Social Innovation
Projects addressing at least one of the key priority sectors above can apply for an enhanced research award valued at $80,000 per year.
As an Elevate fellow, you will: Manage a long-term collaborative research project with a company or not-for-profit organization Receive exclusive professional development training in career fundamentals, interpersonal skills, communication, intrapreneuralism, leadership and management, and much more Cultivate cross-disciplinary networks and take advantage of peer-learning opportunities
Key dates: The deadline to apply is July 6, 2022
If you have questions or would like to learn more the application process, please consult our website.