Mani Vinay Kumar Kotipalli received a Mitacs Globalink scholarship to conduct a 10-week research internship from May 15th to July 28th, 2012 at the University of British Columbia under Professor Timothy Kieffer studying cell therapy for diabetes. The scholarship covered accommodation, medical insurance, visa fees, and provided $1500 for flights and $2000 stipend during the internship. Any additional questions should be directed to the Mitacs program specialist.

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August 31, 2012
Notice of Award
Globalink Internship
Intern: Mani Vinay Kumar Kotipalli
Intern Institution: National Institute of Technology ‐ Warangal
Canadian University: University of British Columbia
Department: Cellular & Physiological Sciences
Research Professor: Professor Timothy Kieffer
Research Project Title: Cell Therapy for Diabetes
Duration of Internship: 15 May 2012 to 28 July 2012
On behalf of the Mitacs Globalink program, this is to confirm that Mani Vinay Kumar Kotipalli was a
recipient of a Mitacs Globalink scholarship. Mani Vinay Kumar participated in a research internship with
Professor Timothy Kieffer at University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, BC, from 15 May 2012 to 28
July 2012.
The Mitacs Globalink scholarship covered Mani Vinay Kumar’s accommodation for the duration of the
internship, medical insurance and visa fees. Mani Vinay Kumar was also reimbursed $1500 for flight
expenses and received $2000 during his 10 weeks of research internship in Canada. The funds received
were allocated to Mani Vinay Kumar‘s personal credit card which was provided to him after his arrival in
Canada.
If you have any further questions, please contact Lina Nadar, Program Specialist at lnadar@mitacs.c.a
Sincerely,
Michele Davies
Director, Globalink