CALAREO International Research Mobility Experience (IRME)
Short-term Research Internships 2024-25
The International Research Mobility Experience (IRME) project offers eligible undergraduate students enrolled at a CALAREO member institution funding to conduct short-term research internships in Latin America or the Caribbean under the supervision of a faculty member from their home institution, or under the supervision of a collaborating faculty member in the host country. While it is expected that most internships will take place in the summer, they may take place anytime up until February 2025.
For the purpose of the Global Skills Opportunity program funding, “short-term” is 1-4 weeks in length. For opportunities longer than four weeks, please see the page on Medium-term funding opportunities (5-16 weeks).
A. Faculty-led student mobility experience for which faculty members nominate students.
Faculty from member institutions with research projects or collaborations in the region are invited to take students on short research trips (1-4 weeks) to work on their projects. These projects can be new or already in progress. IRME can fund up to 5 students per CALAREO member, with awards up to $4,000 per student and up to $5,000 for underrepresented students (who self-identify as low-income, Indigenous, or students with disabilities). At least half of the funding is to support underrepresented students. Exact amount may vary by member institution, length of stay, and actual budgeted expenses.
Student Eligibility
- Student participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Students must be 18 years of age or older (no upper age limit)
- Students must be in good standing
- Participants must be undergraduate students
- Students can be registered in any discipline or program
- International students are ineligible for funding
Faculty Member Responsibilities
- Developing a (or have an existing) research project in Latin America and/or the Caribbean
- Nominate students for funding and ensure they meet eligibility criteria
- Communicate deliverables to students
- Assist with arranging travel and in-country transportation
- Secure locations for classes or research activities, in addition to accommodations
- The supervision and assessment of activities
- Ensure students’ safety abroad
Funding is provided by the Government of Canada through the Global Skills Opportunities Program.
B. Short-term Research Internships offered by Partner Institutions
Partner institutions of CALAREO or individual member institutions may also offer short-term research internships. If you find an internship in Latin America and would like to learn if it may be eligible for funding, please contact your institution’s coordinator, or calareo.research@lakeheadu.ca.
Partner highlight:
BRAZIL: Consortium of Community Universities of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (COMUNG): Research Internship Opportunities
Each Member institution may have its own deadlines and selection process.
FOR ASSISTANCE:
- Vancouver Island University: Ms. Jennifer Sills, Jennifer.Sills (at) viu.ca
- Lakehead University: Ms. Jill Sherman, intl.research (at) lakeheadu.ca
- York University: Mr. Skandha Sunderasen, skandha (at) yorku.ca
- Carleton University: Ms. Sylvie Jasen, sylvie.jasen (at) carleton.ca
- Memorial University: Mr. Chris Hibbs, chibbs (at) mun.ca