Mitacs BSI Proposals

We are excited to announce the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI), a program that offers real-world experience for undergrad, graduate, and PhD students as well as postdocs through a 4-month internship with a partner organization in Canada. Students who have graduated within 2 years are also eligible for the program.

Full time internships are 4 months / 16 weeks in duration. If part time hours are approved by the organization, internships can extend to a maximum of 6 months / 24 weeks.

Please note that work hours will be flexible to accommodate students’ classes and schedules.

Student interns are paid a minimum of $10,000, up to a maximum of $15,000.

Below, you will find proposals, listed by study area, as well as the deadline to apply. We accept new partner proposals at all times, so our available proposals are updated frequently.  

• Learn more about the Mitacs BSI at USask

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please apply directly to the contact indicated in the project proposal by sending your resume and/or cover letter via email.

Students may hold multiple internships as long as the internship periods do not overlap.

Students may also propose internship projects to partners they have a desire to work with; please contact   Jaime Speed for more information. 

For questions regarding the BSI program, please contact   Jaime Speed or   (306) 966-8576.

More information on the process and program eligibility is availabe on our Mitacs BSI website. 

Project Proposal from GAAP

The ideal candidate will have skills in logistical coordination, communication, project management and marketing, as well as knowledge of agriculture and agribusiness. The position would be highly suitable for a student or recent graduate of: Edwards School of Business, Management & Marketing; or The College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Agribusiness. General knowledge of agriculture or food production in Saskatchewan is an asset.

Applications will close February 29, 2024, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Project Proposal from IMII (International Minerals Innovation Institute)

Seeking applicant in: Edwards School of Business, Management & Marketing and/or Certificate in Professional Communication, School of Professional Development, ENGG

Applications will close April 19, 2024, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Project Proposal from Genome Prairie

Seeking applicant in: Edwards School of Business, Management & Marketing

Applications will close March 15, 2024, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Project Proposal from GAAP

The ideal candidate will have skills in logistical coordination, communication, project management and marketing, as well as knowledge of agriculture and agribusiness. The position would be highly suitable for a student or recent graduate of: Edwards School of Business, Management & Marketing; or The College of Agriculture and Bioresources, Agribusiness. General knowledge of agriculture or food production in Saskatchewan is an asset.

Applications will close February 29, 2024, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis.

Project Proposal from Gabriel Dumont Institute

Seeking Applicant in: Dept of Indigenous Studies; College of Education; Dept of Educational Administration; Dept of Educational Foundations; Education Research; and Dept of Political Studies

Project Proposal from IMII (International Minerals Innovation Institute)

Seeking applicant in: Edwards School of Business, Management & Marketing and/or Certificate in Professional Communication, School of Professional Development, ENGG

Applications will close April 19, 2024, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis.