MitJcs Inspiring innovation Inspirer l'innovation Mitacs Accelerate Proposal INSTRUCTIONS . Please make sure you are using the latest version of this form posted on www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate/apply-now. This link also provides an Accelerate Guide with detailed information on how to write your proposal. Please do not modify, remove text or instructions in each section/subsection or reformat this form in any way. A modified form will result in a delay in the internship evaluation process. " Send your draft proposal to your Mitacs Business Development Representative prior to obtaining all signatures and submitting. " The proposal should be written and submitted at least eight (8) weeks prior to the planned start date of the internship. For international travel, a minimum 16 weeks lead time is required. " The start date of the internship has to be after research approval and the receipt of the partner funds at Mitacs. Partner funds can be sent directly to Mitacs in Canadian dollars prior to approval to expedite the process. " If applicable, proposals with a not-for-profit partner must seek partner and project eligibility approval before proceeding. Please contact a Mitacs Business Development Representative to discuss the eligibility of an NFP organization BEFORE submitting your application ttsee section 2.7). " If applicable, academic supervisor conflict of interest documentation must be submitted with your application ttsee section 4.1.1 for details). For more information, see Mitacs' Conflict of Interest policy: http://www.mitacs.ca/en/conflict-interest- policy. If applicable, intern conflict of interest declarations must be received by Mitacs before submitting your application ttsee section 4.3.2). " If you cannot see the items listed in the drop downs, please refer to Appendix C: Options and type the corresponding answer in the space provided. Please note: If required, your Mitacs Business Development Representative can assist you with: Identifying your Office of Research Services (ORS) or equivalent representative. Assessing the eligibility and completeness of the proposed research. APPLICATION CHECKLIST A complete internship application package must include the following: The proposal completed and signed by all parties in Word form o The Mitacs Accelerate Memorandum ttSection 7) with signatures must be submitted as a scanned PDF o o Appendix A - Accelerate Intern Consent Form signed " Interntts) CV ttAny format is allowed. A CV template is available on the Mitacs website) " Lead Academic Supervisorttis CV only for projects with 6+ IUs ttCCV as per Tri-Council or other CV format) " Accelerate budget and invoicing schedule ttexcel spreadsheet) " Any supplementary documents ttas applicable) If your application involves an Accelerate International component please note: " You must complete Appendix B - Accelerate International in addition to this entire application " International Pre-Departure Form and Code of Conduct and Ethics form may be forwarded to Mitacs after submission of your application; however, funds cannot be released and internship may not begin until Mitacs receives these forms " Indemnity Agreement ttas applicable) *Please contact your Business Development representative to find out whether this document is required. " Visit the Accelerate International website to determine if there is any