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Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
The program supports Canadian universities in nominating outstanding researchers for Canada Research Chairs. It funds chair appointments and related research activities aligned with the institution’s strategic research plan, with a maximum of 200,000 CAD per year for Tier 1 chairs and 100,000 CAD per year plus 20,000 CAD annually for first-term Tier 2 chairs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
- Appointment of a research chair at a Canadian university
- New chair nominations and renewals
- Tier 2 to Tier 1 chair conversions within the same institution
- Foreign researcher nominations and off-cycle nominations
Documents Needed
- Three recommendation letters
- Voluntary self-identification form
- Institutional mid-point attestation form
- Institutional job posting or transparency statement
- Strategic research plan and summary
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian degree-granting postsecondary institutions
- Universities and affiliated research institutions in Canada
- Institutions nominating Tier 1 or Tier 2 candidates
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying directly
- Non-Canadian degree-granting institutions
Eligible expenses
- Research salaries and benefits
- Research staff and student salaries
- Travel and accommodation for research
- Equipment, supplies, and software
- Knowledge mobilization and publication costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary of a chair in leave when replacement costs are requested
- Building construction, renovation, or lab rental
- Alcohol, entertainment, and gifts
- Patent-related costs
- Researcher salary costs beyond program rules
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through peer review
- Tier 2 justification, if needed, is reviewed separately first
- Unfavourable applications may go to interdisciplinary review
- Funding decisions are communicated through the program
- An institutional attestation is required before submission
Additional information
- Three recommendation letters are required.
- A mid-point attestation is required.
- The application must follow the institution’s open, transparent recruitment process.
- Applications are submitted through Convergence.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chairholder Nomination Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Chairholder Nomination. 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 Chairholder Nomination?
The program supports Canadian universities in nominating outstanding researchers for Canada Research Chairs. It funds chair appointments and related research activities aligned with the institution’s strategic research plan, with a maximum of 200,000 CAD per year for Tier 1 chairs and 100,000 CAD per year plus 20,000 CAD annually for first-term Tier 2 chairs.
How much funding can be received?
Chairholder Nomination Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Chairholder Nomination program?
To be eligible for the Chairholder Nomination program, you must:
Canadian degree-granting institution
Aligned with strategic research plan
Eligible Tier 1 or Tier 2 nominee
What expenses are eligible under Chairholder Nomination?
Appointment of a research chair at a Canadian university
New chair nominations and renewals
Tier 2 to Tier 1 chair conversions within the same institution
Foreign researcher nominations and off-cycle nominations
Who can I contact for more information about the Chairholder Nomination?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at information@chairs-chaires.gc.ca or by phone at 343-552-8980.
Where is the Chairholder Nomination available?
The Chairholder Nomination program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Chairholder Nomination a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Chairholder Nomination is a Researchers And Facilities