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Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair
Chair continuation for another term
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair supports Canadian degree-granting institutions that continue a current chairholder in the same position at the same institution for one additional term. Renewal nominations are assessed through peer review by external reviewers and the Interdisciplinary Adjudication Committee within the Canada Research Chairs framework.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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: 1
Activities funded
- One-time continuation of a current chairholder in the same position at the same institution for one additional term.
Documents Needed
- Three letters of reference from references who meet the CRCP conflict of interest requirements.
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian degree-granting institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Researchers working part time.
- Retired researchers.
- Tier 1 Chairholders who have already held the position for two terms.
- Tier 2 Chairholders who have already held the position for two terms.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Quality of the chairholder and the proposed research program.
- Quality of the institutional environment.
- Institutional commitment.
- Fit of the proposed chair with the institution’s strategic research plan.
- Performance report showing how the chairholder achieved the objectives of the original nomination, upheld program standards of excellence, and added value at the institution.
How to apply
- Submit the renewal nomination through the Convergence Portal within the relevant nomination timeline.
- Include the six-page progress report with the renewal nomination.
- Ensure the three letters of reference are received before the nomination can be submitted.
Processing and Agreement
- All nominations are reviewed by a minimum of three external reviewers selected by CRCP staff.
- If the reviewers concur and their assessment is favorable, TIPS makes a recommendation to support the nomination.
- If a third reviewer cannot be obtained or is not received, the nomination is submitted to the Interdisciplinary Adjudication Committee for additional peer review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair Program
What is the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair?
Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair supports Canadian degree-granting institutions that continue a current chairholder in the same position at the same institution for one additional term. Renewal nominations are assessed through peer review by external reviewers and the Interdisciplinary Adjudication Committee within the Canada Research Chairs framework.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair program?
To be eligible for the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair program, you must:
The institution must be a Canadian degree-granting institution.
The institution must receive, on average, at least $100,000 annually from CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.
The institution must be authorized by a provincial or territorial government to grant university degrees.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair?
One-time continuation of a current chairholder in the same position at the same institution for one additional term.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca.
Where is the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair available?
The Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair program is available across Canada.