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Canada Research Chairs

Canadian postsecondary institutions both nominate Canada Research Chairs and administer their funds.

Each eligible degree-granting institution receives an allocation of Chairs. For each Chair, an institution nominates a researcher whose work complements its strategic research plan and who meets the program's high standards.

Three members of a College of Reviewers, composed of experts from around the world, assess each nomination and recommend whether to support it.

If you are interested in becoming a Canada Research Chair, please contact a Canadian institution, or refer to this publication from Universities Canada for job postings.

Types of Chairs

There are two types of Canada Research Chairs:

Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. For each Tier 1 Chair, the institution receives $200,000 annually for seven years.

Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier 2 Chair, the institution receives $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.

Tier 2 Chairs are not meant to be a feeder group to Tier 1 Chairs. The intent of Tier 2 Chairs is to provide emerging researchers with support that will kick-start their careers. As part of their strategic considerations in managing their allocations, institutions should develop a succession plan for their Tier 2 Chairs.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Based on recent calls and public postings, here are features that consistently seem to characterize successful CRC nominees — what reviewers / institutions want to see.

Predictor	What it Looks Like in a Candidate / Proposal	Why it Helps
Strong publication record	High-impact journals, regular output, being well cited; for Tier 1 especially international recognition. For Tier 2, good trajectory in publications even if fewer.	Signals excellence, leadership, that candidate can deliver high calibre research.
External funding track record	Having secured grants (from national/international agencies) demonstrates ability to attract funding, manage projects.	Chairs get substantial funds; reviewing committees look for ability to sustain research financially.
Training & supervision	Experience supervising graduate students / postdocs; mentoring; contributing to building research teams.	CRCs are expected to train, build capacity – supervising others is a mark of leadership.
Research program clarity and innovation	Well defined research plan / agendas; evidence of innovation or originality; compelling vision for the next 5-7 years.	Board reviewers look for what the candidate will do with the chair money, not only past success.
Institutional support & infrastructure	Having necessary lab space, technical cores, collaborative partners, institutional support, maybe teaching load adjustments.	Without strong support, it’s hard to deliver, and the institution’s nomination depends on this.
Alignment with institutional & national strategic priorities	Candidate’s work aligns with institution’s strategic plan; fields that the institution wants to emphasize. National & governmental priorities (e.g., health, environment, AI, etc.) may matter.	Chairs are big investments; strategic alignment helps justification of nomination.
Equity / Diversity considerations	Belonging to underrepresented groups (gender, indigenous, visible minorities, disability) often helps under EDI commitments; justifications for career breaks if applicable.	The CRC program has stated targets and is making efforts to increase representation; those factors are built into evaluation.
International reputation (especially for Tier 1)	Leadership in the field (invited talks, major collaborations), recognition outside home institution, etc.	Tier 1 is for “world leaders,” so international recognition is almost essential.
Renewable success / sustained productivity	For renewal, or promotion from Tier 2 to Tier 1, evidence of productivity during current chair term (publications, grants, training) matters.	Shows that the chairholder has used the position well; renewal committees will look for impact.

What Being a CRC Implies / What It Signals in Academic Trajectory

Winning a CRC (especially Tier 1) is a very strong marker of research success, and tends to forecast:

Increased ability to attract further external funding.

Greater visibility and leadership roles—both within the institution and in broader national / international research networks.

Enhanced capacity to recruit and train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Increased weight in tenure, promotion and salary negotiations, given the prestige.

Opportunity to lead large, long-term research agendas, and influence policy / practice depending on field.

Eligibility Requirements

Here are the formal criteria and some flexibilities:

Tier 1 eligibility: Full or associate professors (or equivalent), recognized internationally, strong record of publications, training students/postdocs, research leadership. Expected to hold full professor rank (or be promoted shortly).

Tier 2 eligibility: Emerging scholars (assistant or associate professors or equivalent). Must have been an active researcher in the field for fewer than ~10 years since their highest degree.

Flexibility for career interruptions: If more than 10 years have passed since the highest degree, justifications are allowed (for parental leave, clinical training, health issues, etc.). This is evaluated via a "Tier 2 justification process."

Institution’s role & constraints:

Institutions have a fixed number of chair allocations based on previous funding from major agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC).

Nominations must align with the research and strategic priorities of the institution. The institution must support the nominee (resources, supervision, infrastructure).

Renewal & term limits: Chairs are renewable once, but after holding two terms, you cannot be nominated for another new chair (same or different institution) for that Tier

Eligible Countries:

Canada

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Canada Research Chairs

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 125 Zaida Eddy Private, 2nd Floor Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K1R 0E3

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