Canada Impact + Research Chair

Canada Impact + Research Chair

invites applications from world-leading researchers for consideration for the prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Chair competition. The is intended to attract internationally leading researchers in establishing ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. Chairholders are appointed for eight years, with the possibility of a four-year partially funded extension, with award values of either $4 million or $8 million.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chair program uses a two-stage process, where applicants must first apply to the job posting at USask. The successful applicant from the first stage will then proceed to the second stage and co-develop an application with USask for the Canada Impact+ Research Chair competition. USask will provide substantial institutional support for the development of the application to the Canada Impact+ Research Chair program. Universities will submit applications through two intakes.