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Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program
Supports Canada Impact+ Research Chair nominations
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Canada Impact+ Research Chairs through a tri-agency funding opportunity. It supports nominations for chairholders and research programs in the social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, health, and related sciences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Research chair nominations and proposed research programs.
- Research programs in social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, health, and related sciences.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nominating institutions.
- Canadian research institutions participating in the Impact+ competition.
Who is not eligible
- Nominees already submitted in another Impact+ or CERC competition.
- Institutions submitting registrations after the deadline.
- Applications without a complete registration package.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Registrations submitted after the deadline.
- Applications with the same nominee in both Impact+ and CERC competitions.
- Incomplete registrations.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with a federal research funding agency.
- Relevance to the program’s strategic priority areas.
- Clarity of the proposed research program summary.
- Consideration of Indigenous research, where applicable.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create the registration
- Log in to the Convergence Portal.
- Create a new registration in the Research Administrator dashboard.
- Step 2: Invite the nominee
- Send an invitation to the nominee through Convergence.
- The nominee accepts the invitation and completes their profile.
- Step 3: Complete the registration modules
- Enter the application details and required program information.
- Complete the self-identification form, research fields, keywords, summary, and attestation-related sections as applicable.
- Step 4: Finalize and submit
- The senior official reviews the registration terms and conditions.
- Submit the registration in Convergence before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- The registration is reviewed in the Convergence Portal after submission.
- The status changes to “Received by Agency” once submitted.
- Information can be modified after submission, except the nominee.
- The Secretariat may request documentation to verify recruitment requirements.
- Non-compliance may lead to withdrawal, suspended payments, or termination of funding.
Additional information
- The nomination must be submitted through the Convergence Portal.
- A separate registration is required for each nomination.
- The nominee must be invited by the nominating institution.
- The self-identification form is mandatory for a complete nomination package.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program Program
What is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program?
This program supports Canada Impact+ Research Chairs through a tri-agency funding opportunity. It supports nominations for chairholders and research programs in the social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, health, and related sciences.
Who is eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program program?
To be eligible for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program program, you must:
Institution must register in Convergence.
Nominee must be invited.
Required modules must be complete.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program?
Research chair nominations and proposed research programs.
Research programs in social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, health, and related sciences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at impactplus@chairs-chaires.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program available?
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program?
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is funded by Government of Canada