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Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition
Supports transformative research leadership in Canada
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $8 million over eight years or $4 million over eight years for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs, with an additional emerging leaders stream at $100,000 per year. It supports international recruitment, transformative research, knowledge mobilization, and eligible activities such as partnerships, commercialization, and research team development.
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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
- Canada
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
Activities funded
- Transformative research programs in the program’s strategic priority areas
- Building and leading exceptional research teams
- Partnerships with public, private, nonprofit, and health-sector organizations
- Knowledge mobilization, application, and commercialization activities
Documents Needed
- Three-agency CV
- Application summary
- Job posting
- Partner commitment confirmations
- Relevant attestation forms, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian universities
- Universities seeking to nominate an international researcher
- Institutions applying for an Emerging Leader award
Who is not eligible
- Researchers applying directly without a Canadian institution
- Nominees already being submitted by another institution in the same competition
- Non-university institutions that do not meet program eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Chairholder and team salaries and benefits
- Research activities and operating costs
- Indirect research costs, up to 25% of direct research costs
- Recruitment and relocation expenses, when eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal profit for team members
- Consulting fees to the chairholder or independent researchers
- Expenses that are not directly tied to the funded research
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive, multidisciplinary peer review process.
- Applications are assessed against the five published selection criteria.
- Final recommendations are made by the multidisciplinary selection committee.
- The steering committee ratifies funding recommendations and the program notifies applicants of the outcome in Convergence.
- Successful institutions must accept the award terms and comply with reporting and EDI requirements.
Additional information
- Institutions must submit a separate registration and application for each nominee.
- Applications are processed through the Convergence Portal.
- A mandatory self-identification form is required for nominees.
- Selected chairholders and early career researchers may receive priority immigration processing.
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?
This program provides up to $8 million over eight years or $4 million over eight years for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs, with an additional emerging leaders stream at $100,000 per year. It supports international recruitment, transformative research, knowledge mobilization, and eligible activities such as partnerships, commercialization, and research team development.
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:
Canadian university applicant
Foreign-based nominee
Strategic priority alignment
What expenses are eligible under Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition?
Transformative research programs in the program’s strategic priority areas
Building and leading exceptional research teams
Partnerships with public, private, nonprofit, and health-sector organizations
Knowledge mobilization, application, and commercialization activities
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 across Canada.
Is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Competition is a Researchers And Facilities