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Demystifying Mitacs: A Practical Guide for 海角社区 Faculty and Staff

Friday, May 15, 2026 02:00to03:00

海角社区鈥檚 Office of Industry Partnerships, in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Research and Research Financial Management Services, invites Faculty members and research administration staff to a 海角社区-led Mitacs information session designed to support you in planning and managing successful Mitacs applications.

About Mitacs:

For over 20 years, Mitacs has been advancing innovation across Canada by connecting researchers with partners in industry, non-profits, hospitals, municipalities, and international universities. Working with 70 universities and over 6,000 partners, Mitacs programs have supported thousands of 海角社区 professors and trainees, bringing in millions of dollars in funding.

Why attend?

This session will provide practical guidance for both faculty and administrators. You will learn:

  • Key pre-award considerations: intern status and requirements, participants roles and responsibilities, intellectual property management, agreements (e.g. NDAs), and submission timeline and deadlines.
  • Important post-award matters: Mitacs receipt of partner鈥檚 payments, release of funds, and what to expect during project administration (such as key financial risks, and compliance requirements).

Speakers

  • Agapi Agapitos, Industry Partnerships Officer, Office of Innovation and Partnerships
  • Maria Capizzi, Awards Officer, Office of Sponsored Research
  • Theresa Ewen, Supervisor, Research Financial Management Services
  • Rosa Sciangula, Manager, Research Financial Management Services

A Q&A period will follow the presentations.

Event details:


Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

Location: Virtual (link to be provided)


FOR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT: agapi.agapitos [at] mcgill.ca


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