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Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition
Research chair funding for eligible universities
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
Eligible institutions may apply for Impact+ Research Chairs awards of $500,000 or $1 million per year. The program supports research chair funding under institutional application limits set for the competition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible universities and institutions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- Institutional application limits are based on prior research funding received from the three federal granting agencies.
- Eligible universities may choose combinations of $500,000 and $1 million per year awards.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition?
Eligible institutions may apply for Impact+ Research Chairs awards of $500,000 or $1 million per year. The program supports research chair funding under institutional application limits set for the competition.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition program?
To be eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition program, you must:
Must be an eligible institution.
Must stay within application limits.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition available?
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition?
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition is funded by Government of Canada