BioTalent — Programme de stages pratiques pour étudiants ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private companies operating in the health or bioscience sector - Research institutions and laboratories in life sciences - Hospitals and healthcare providers offering practical experience - Biopharmaceutical firms and biotech companies - Medical device manufacturers - Clinical research organizations (CROs) - Organizations must be Canadian-based and able to provide meaningful project-based work for students ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant structure: Subsidy to offset student internship costs (amount not specified in description; typically covers portion of student wages/stipend) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subsidy-based, not a loan) - Duration: Maximum 16-week internship placement per student - Matching requirements: Not explicitly stated; verify with program administrator - Number of placements: Not specified; confirm eligibility limits per organization ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages/stipends during the 16-week internship period - Practical project work in health or bioscience sectors - Mentorship and supervision costs for student oversight - Training and onboarding materials for interns - Expenses must directly support the student's practical learning experience in eligible sectors ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Sector requirement: Organization must operate in health or bioscience industries - Student eligibility: Must be enrolled at postsecondary level (college, university, or equivalent) - Maximum duration: Internship capped at 16 weeks - Project-based work: Student must work on defined organizational project(s) - Timeline: Confirm application deadlines and internship start dates with program administrator - Reporting: Likely requires progress reporting and project completion documentation - Compliance: Organization must maintain eligible status throughout internship period