Research Chairs
Canada Research Chairs
Since 2000, the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program invests approximately $265 million per year to attract and retain diverse world-class researchers, to reinforce academic research and training excellence in Canadian postsecondary institutions. Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences, improving our depth of knowledge and quality of life, strengthening international competitiveness, and training the next generation of highly skilled people.
CRC allocations are determined by the institution, and nominations are developed by Departments and Faculties. A complete administration guide to provide you with information about the CRC program at SFU is available at the CRC webpage.
Canada Excellence Research Chair Program
The Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program offers eligible Canadian, degree-granting institutions an opportunity to establish highly funded research chairs in the Government of Canada鈥檚 ST&I priorities for the CERC and CFREF programs. These opportunities are held every four years, the most recent of which was in 2022.
For information on SFU鈥檚 processes for the last call, please visit the CERC webpage.