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Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend
Supports institutional equity initiatives in research
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Institutions with a current allocation of chairs from the Canada Research Chairs Program.
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Overview
The Canada Research Chairs Program Institutional Equity Stipend provides $50,000 over one year to eligible institutions participating in the Canada Research Chairs Program in Canada to support equity, diversity and inclusion. Eligible uses include EDI consultant fees, salary support for equity officers, EDI training, self-identification data collection, EDI Action Plan development, and EDI communications strategies.
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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 : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- EDI initiatives that support the EDI requirements of the Canada Research Chairs Program
- Activities to address systemic barriers in policies, processes and structures
- Development and implementation of institutional EDI action plans
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Institutions with a current allocation of chairs from the Canada Research Chairs Program.
Who is not eligible
- Institutions with continued balances of unspent funds from previous years may be deemed ineligible for a new stipend.
Eligible expenses
- EDI consultant fees
- Contribution to salary of equity officers
- Training in EDI
- Costs associated with collecting self-identification data on the participation of equity-seeking groups in the program
- Costs to revise or further develop the institution’s EDI Action Plan for the CRCP and to develop an EDI communications strategy
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Direct costs of research
- EDI activities that overlap with other funding granted to the institution by the three federal research funding agencies
How to apply
- Complete the application form online.
- Send the completed form to information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca by the deadline.
- Use electronic signatures or an approval of the form sent by email by the institutional representative at the vice-president level as signatures.
Processing and Agreement
- If the justification for funds is deemed insufficient, the program will contact the institution and the institution will be given an opportunity to respond.
- All institutions must report on the outcomes or results of the EDI stipend funding in the program’s annual Institutional Report and the Statement of Account (form 300) for the stipend.
- Extensions of six to 12 months to use funds are available upon request before the end of the award.
Additional information
This stipend is reserved for Canadian postsecondary institutions participating in the Canada Research Chairs Program. An educational, nonprofit or public-institution classification alone does not establish eligibility. A current CRCP chair allocation and submission of all stipend Statements of Account (form 300) must both be verified; eligibility remains unknown without that evidence. Institutions with unspent balances from previous years may be ineligible for a new stipend.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend Program
What is the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend?
The Canada Research Chairs Program Institutional Equity Stipend provides $50,000 over one year to eligible institutions participating in the Canada Research Chairs Program in Canada to support equity, diversity and inclusion. Eligible uses include EDI consultant fees, salary support for equity officers, EDI training, self-identification data collection, EDI Action Plan development, and EDI communications strategies.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend program?
To be eligible for the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend program, you must:
The institution must have a current allocation of chairs from the Canada Research Chairs Program and have submitted all Statements of Account (form 300) related to the stipend.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend?
EDI initiatives that support the EDI requirements of the Canada Research Chairs Program
Activities to address systemic barriers in policies, processes and structures
Development and implementation of institutional EDI action plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) by email at information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca.
Where is the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend available?
The Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Research Chairs Program — Institutional Equity Stipend is a Grant and Funding