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Mitacs outbound GRA eligibilty requirements

To participate in this competition, Concordia candidates need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be registered as full-time senior undergraduates, graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows at Concordia and remain as such throughout their Globalink Research Award.
• Undergraduate applicants completing their first post-secondary degree must have completed their second year of studies prior to departure. All applicants enrolled in an undergraduate degree must have maintained a B average in their two most recent semesters prior to application. This average can be cumulative over the two semesters.
• Postdoctoral fellows may apply if their date of graduation from a Ph.D. program is no more than five years prior to the proposed start date of the research project and they have postdoctoral status at Concordia. 
• Cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree.
• Cannot undertake a research project in a country where they hold citizenship.
• Applicants who hold citizenship of Canada and another eligible country may apply to do a project in either country.    
• Must be the legal age of majority in Canada (18 years of age or older).
• Must meet travel requirements for their intended destination, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation. 

Please visit the Concordia-Mitacs Globalink Research Award website for more details on eligibility requirements.