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Demystifying Mitacs: A Practical Guide for ɬÀï·¬ Faculty and Staff

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

ɬÀ﷬’s 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 ɬÀï·¬-led Mitacs information session designed to support you in planning and managing successful Mitacs applications.

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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 ɬÀï·¬ professors and trainees, bringing in millions of dollars in funding.

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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’s 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.

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Event details:


Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

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

Location: Virtual (link to be provided)


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

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