Researchers at the peak of their careers, as well as those whose careers are ready to take off, can benefit from the outstanding research opportunities offered by the Canada Research Chairs Program.
Innovation is the lifeblood of the knowledge-based economy.
The Canada Research Chairs Program will stimulate and nurture a culture of innovation throughout the country, creating an enriched university environment, that will contribute to a stronger economy and a better quality of life for Canadians. Universities can nominate researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, the health sciences, and the social sciences and humanities for Chairs. In keeping with the Program s goal of increasing the overall research excellence of Canadian universities, Chair appointments are open to Canadian researchers, whether they are working in Canada or elsewhere, as well as researchers from other countries. Excellence is the defining criterion for all Chairholder appointments. Tier I Chairs are awarded to experienced researchers whose peers acknowledge them as world leaders in their field.