MITACS Elevate is a pilot fellowship program for postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) at BC universities to develop collaborations with local industry. Based out of a BC University, each MITACS Elevate PDF will carry out a research project with industrial relevance. However, MITACS Elevate is not simply funding for research. This competitive program includes a large training component with the intention of helping PDFs to develop the skills that they will need in their future careers.

A MITACS Elevate Industrial PDF award consists of a $55,000 stipend and $10,000 in research funds to support the research project. Of this, at least $30,000 will come from an industrial partner who is collaborating with the PDF. Participants are expected to work collaboratively on a research project of mutual interest with their industrial partner and spend at least 25% of their time over the year working at the company’s facilities. All participants in the MITACS Elevate program will participate in a specially designed training program focused on enhancing professional development and fostering industrial engagement. The MITACS Elevate program is designed as a two-year fellowship program.