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Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University
Advances Memorial’s research chair leadership
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 20, 2026Latest change: The Chairs Administration Guide now states that the 10% variance applies only to the December equity-target assessments, not to the December interim deadlines in 2022, 2025, and 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 20, 2026
Latest change: The Chairs Administration Guide now states that the 10% variance applies only to the December equity-target assessments, not to the December interim deadlines in 2022, 2025, and 2027.
Equity target variance updated
The Chairs Administration Guide was updated to clarify that the 10% variance in the 2019 Addendum applies only when assessing the December equity-target results. The same variance is now explicitly excluded from the interim December 2022, 2025, and 2027 equity-target deadlines, while the allocation-reduction consequence remains in place.
Funding available
$ 4,000,000 - $ 8,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Memorial University administers the Canada Excellence Research Chairs and Canada Research Chairs programs to recruit and nominate outstanding researchers in Newfoundland and Labrador. CERC awards are non-renewable at $8 million over eight years or $4 million over eight years, while CRCs support chair allocation, renewal and strategic research leadership.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Documents Needed
- Institutional Mid-Point Attestation – Recruitment and Nomination Process
- Impact Assessment Form (Appendix A) if some aspects of the proposed research relate to at least one of the listed questions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Current employees of Memorial University.
- Applicants who identify as members of one or more of the following groups: women and gender-equity-seeking groups, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities.
How to apply
- Submit the Institutional Mid-Point Attestation – Recruitment and Nomination Process to information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca prior to moving on to Stage 6.
- If needed, attach the Impact Assessment Form (Appendix A) through the Impact Assessment page of the grant application in the On-line System.
Processing and Agreement
- The Institutional Mid-Point Attestation – Recruitment and Nomination Process must be submitted to information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca prior to moving on to Stage 6.
- The Impact Assessment Form (Appendix A) is used to determine whether the project requires an impact assessment under the Impact Assessment Act 2019.
- TIPS staff use the Confirmation of partner commitments form for administrative review to validate partner financial contributions listed in a CERC application.
- Award recipients must report on progress annually and publicly acknowledge their award funding.
- Institutions are required to provide reports on the deployment and management of Canada Research Chairholders as stipulated by the program.
Additional information
- The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program is a tri-agency initiative of SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR, administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat within SSHRC.
- At Memorial University, the CERC program is overseen by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).
- Research Initiatives and Services manages the CERC program pre- and post-award, and the award is administered in the academic unit in which the Chair resides.
- Canada Research Chairs at Memorial are managed under the institutional policy and the accompanying procedures for allocation, renewal, and increase or reduction of CRCs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University Program
What is the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University?
Memorial University administers the Canada Excellence Research Chairs and Canada Research Chairs programs to recruit and nominate outstanding researchers in Newfoundland and Labrador. CERC awards are non-renewable at $8 million over eight years or $4 million over eight years, while CRCs support chair allocation, renewal and strategic research leadership.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University program?
To be eligible for the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University program, you must:
Current employees of Memorial University.
Applicants must identify as members of one or more designated groups.
Tier 2 candidates must have been active researchers in their field for fewer than 10 years at nomination, unless reviewed through the justification process.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-4273.
Where is the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University available?
The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University?
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) and Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at Memorial University is funded by Government of Canada