OpenFieldMitacs-Universities Canada Global Research Commercialization Fellowship
Competitive postdoctoral fellowship pairing engineering and computer science researchers with high-growth Canadian tech firms to advance patent commercialization.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in engineering, physical sciences, or computing science within 5 years.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Industrial research translation plan, intellectual property strategy, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Industry partner support letter and faculty supervisor reference.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $20,000 co-funded industrial research grant
- Application fee
- CAD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full fellowship waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- July 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universities Canada / Universités Canada documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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