Organization Partner Exit Survey
Welcome
Thank-you for taking the time to fill out our Organization Partner Exit Survey.
Your responses are valuable and will contribute to the improvement of the Mitacs Accelerate program.
Information contained in the survey is confidential. Responses are shared anonymously with our funding partners to obtain continuous support for the program.
If you have any questions, please email accelerate@mitacs.ca
Background Information
This information is used by Mitacs to prepare reports for our funding partners. Information is shared anonymously.
Name of Organization
Your last name
Your first name
Project Title
Application IT # (if known):
First name of Professor
Last name of Professor
Province of University
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British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Newfoundland & Labrador
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
PEI
University
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Acadia University
Carleton University
Concordia University
Concordia University College of Alberta
Dalhousie University
École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS)
École Polytechnique de Montréal
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design
HEC Montréal
Lakehead University
Laurentian University
McGill University
McMaster University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Mount Allison University
Mount Sinai Hospital
Queen's University
Royal Military College of Canada
Royal Roads University
Ryerson University
Saint Mary's University
Simon Fraser University
Thompson Rivers University
Université de Moncton
Université de Montréal
Université de Sherbrooke
Université du Québec à Montréal
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Université du Québec en Abitibi Témiscaminque
Université INRS
Université Laval
University of Alberta
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of Guelph
University of Guelph
University of Lethbridge
University of Manitoba
University of New Brunswick
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Ottawa
University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan
University of Toronto
University of Victoria
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
University of Windsor
University of Winnipeg
Vancouver Island University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
Internship Start Date
Select date
Internship End Date
Select date
Has your organization previously collaborated with any university researchers?
Within the past 2 years
Within the past 3-5 years
More than 5 years ago
Never Before
How did you learn about the Mitacs Accelerate Program?
From the professor(s) or intern(s) involved with the internship(s)
From a fellow colleague
Notification from within your organization (bulletin board posting, email communication, newsletter, company website)
Contacted by a Mitacs representative
Other,
please specify:
Mitacs Accelerate Experience
How would you rate the speed and simplicity of the application process?
1 = Very fast and simple 5 = Not at all fast and simple
1
2
3
4
5
What outcome(s) did the research internship have for you as the sponsor organization? (select all that apply)
Significant headway made on research problem
Research problem solved
New product created
New or enhanced service developed
New or enhanced process developed
Cost savings obtained. Please indicate approximate amount if known:
Patent application
License application
Other,
please specify:
Overall, how satisfied are you with the internship experience?
1 = Very satisfied 5 = Not satisfied at all
1
2
3
4
5
To what extent do you believe this recent collaboration with university researchers benefitted your organization?
To a great extent
Somewhat
Very little
Not at all. Please explain.
What would you describe as the most valuable outcome of the internship for your organization?
Would you use the Mitacs Accelerate program again in the future?
Yes, definitely
Yes, if we had an appropriate research project arise
No. Please specify:
Would you recommend the Mitacs Accelerate program to other organizations in the future.
Yes, definitely
Yes, if we had an appropriate research project arise
No. Please specify:
Mitacs Accelerate Outcomes and Impact
What outcome(s) do you anticipate that this research internship has had or will have for you as the sponsor organization? (Select all that apply)
Significant headway made on research problem
Research problem solved
New or enhanced product developed
New or enhanced service developed
New or enhanced process developed
Cost savings obtained. Please indicate approximate amount if known: Specify
Patent application
Licence application
Other,
please specify...
To what extent do you anticipate that the research advances, techniques, or tools developed during the internship will be utilized by your organization?
To a great extent
Somewhat
Very little
Not at all
If "very little" or "not at all", what was the reason(s)? (Select all that apply):
Too premature to determine the final outcome of the potential adoption of the research, technique or tool
A successful project, but a decision was taken not to use the outcome
A lack of progress during the internship unrelated to the quality/experience of the intern
A lack of progress during the internship due to inexperience of the intern
Will your organization continue to develop the research from the internship?
Yes, in the short term (1-3 years)
Yes, in the longer term (4-6 years)
No plans at this time
Will not proceed at any time in the future. Please explain.
Will you continue this collaboration or another collaborative academic R&D project following your participation in this program? (Select all that apply)
Continue this collaboration
Engage in another collaboration with a different research group
Not engage in academic collaboration for the foreseeable future
Has the internship experience increased the likelihood your organization will increase future research?
Yes
No
Uncertain
How likely is it that your organization will increase your overall investment in R&D in the next 12 months?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not very likely
Not at all
If you will increase your overall investment in R&D, in which areas would you most likely increase your overall investment (select all that apply):
Research personnel
Basic research investigations
Research related capital assets
Research development or application costs
Other,
please specify...
Intern Evaluation
To what extent did the intern meet the scope and expectations for the internship project?
Exceeded scope and expectations
Met scope and expectations
Met some but not all expectations and scope
Did not meet scope or expectations
Significantly failed in scope and expectations
To what extent do you feel your intern developed their
applied research
skillset over the course of the internship?
To a great extent
Somewhat
Very little
Not at all
To what extent do you feel your interns developed the following
business-ready
skills during the course of the internship?
To a great extent
Somewhat extent
Very little
Not at all
Entrepreneurial thinking and drive
Communication skills
Project management skills
Networking skills
Understanding of the applied research environment
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects your future hiring plans for research skilled High Quality Personnel (HQP):
We have hired the intern
We have plans to hire the intern into a research related position in the near future
We would consider hiring the intern in the future if a research related position opened up in our organization
We plan to increase our current research related personnel in the near future but would not consider hiring the intern candidate
We do not plan to increase our current research personnel in the future
Future Contact and Testimonial
We would enjoy sharing your stories and informing you of future program opportunities.
Would you be willing to provide a testimonial about your experience with the Accelerate program?
Yes
No
Would you like to be part of our Mitacs mailing list, to receive updates about new programs and opportunities?
Yes
No
Would you like to speak to a Mitacs representative about funding opportunities for further Accelerate projects?
Yes
No
Thank-you!
We appreciate your time in filing out our survey.
