Every year, York welcomes talented undergraduate students from around the world to work alongside our faculty researchers on innovative projects across a wide range of disciplines through the Mitacs' Global Research Internship (GRI) Program.
The program offers the opportunity for top quality undergraduate researchers in partner countries to come to Canada for 12-week internships that allow them to learn from Canada's top scholars and expand their global professional ties in preparation for future careers.
This past year in 2026, York was proud to host a record of 61 GRI students ranging from Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Taiwan, Tunisia, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. To celebrate their accomplishments, York International hosted the annual Mitacs GRI Research Fair, where interns showcase their research, connect with peers, faculty members, and the York community.
This year, dozen of GRI researchers showcased their projects spanning methods to combat climate change and solve systemic health inequities. Congratulations to the York GRI Class of 2026!
Thank you to Vice President, Research & Innovation Amir Asif, Dean of Graduate Studies Alice MacLachlan, AVP Global Douglas Proctor, and Ashley Laracy for their welcoming words as well as the York International team for organizing this important celebration.
