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Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair
Supports renewal of academic research chairs
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Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair supports Canadian postsecondary institutions renewing existing chairholders for one additional term. Tier 1 Chairs receive $200,000 annually for seven years, and Tier 2 Chairs receive $100,000 annually for five years.
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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
- Continuation of a current chairholder in the same position at the same institution for one additional term.
Documents Needed
- A six-page progress report.
- Three letters of reference.
- A self-identification form.
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian postsecondary 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.
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
- Renewal nominations not recommended for support by the Interdisciplinary Adjudication Committee are automatically entered into the Deferred Recommendation Process.
- The institution receives a summary of the IAC’s concerns and all external reviewers’ reports and may respond with a one-page letter and a two-page report; limited CV updates are accepted if applicable.
- TIPS reviews the original nomination, the external reviewers’ reports, the summary of concerns, and the supplementary information, then makes a final funding recommendation at a subsequent meeting.
- Appeals are not considered unless an administrative error was made in the management of the peer review process.
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 postsecondary institutions renewing existing chairholders for one additional term. Tier 1 Chairs receive $200,000 annually for seven years, and Tier 2 Chairs receive $100,000 annually for five years.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
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 chairholder must be a full-time faculty member at the nominating institution
The chairholder cannot be part time or retired
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Chairs can be renewed only once
What expenses are eligible under Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair?
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.
Is the Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Research Chairs Program — Renew a Chair is a Grant and Funding