*REVISED* Mitacs Accelerate Defence and Security Call
Arctic and Northern Regions
Information and Communication Technology
Oceans, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire within unit
Memorial Deadline: RIS review required - please contact RIS for further information
External Deadline: Monday 17th, August 2026
Description
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Tiffany Sudworth, Mitacs Grants Coordinator at tnkvacther@mun.ca and Dr. Charlene Simmonds, Research Security Manager at csimmonds@mun.ca early in the application process to discuss research security mitigation or concerns.
In support of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, Mitacs is launching a call for proposals that will mobilize academic talent to help advance innovation in strategic areas identified by the strategy as sovereign capabilities. The call is delivered in collaboration with Canada’s Department of National Defence and will pair Canadian researchers and innovators with partner organizations on applied, mission-relevant R&D.
The call for proposal in now open with an application deadline of August 17, 2026.
Key details
- The call will be delivered through Mitacs Accelerate and feature enhanced funding per internship unit (IU) for Master’s and PhD students ($20,000 per IU) and postdoctoral fellows ($25,000 per IU).
- A project can run up to two years and include as many as 30 IUs. Interns must be identified at the time of application for a minimum of 50 per cent of the internships in the project, while no more than 50 per cent may be listed as to be determined.
- Eligible projects are those in aerospace, digital systems (AI, quantum, cyber), in-service support, personnel protection, sensors, space, specialized manufacturing, training and simulation, uncrewed systems, quantum science and technology, or arctic sovereignty.
- This is a competitive call; all applications will be assessed by Mitacs and undergo external peer review, with funding decisions determined by a panel. Applicants will be notified of outcomes once the review and processing period is complete (expected by early November 2026). All applications will be reviewed based on the quality, feasibility, and eligibility criteria for Mitacs Accelerate, as well as project impact and alignment with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
Next steps
Please share the news of this call with relevant parties at your institution. Please note the August 17, 2026, application deadline and the requirement that eligible projects align with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
For more details, please visit: https://innovation.mitacs.ca/mitacs-accelerate-defence-and-security-call
Mitacs will be hosting a live information session regarding this call, which is an opportunity to learn more and ask questions to our panel. Details will be shared once available.
Should you have any questions in the meantime, please contact your institution’s Mitacs Advisor.