The University of British Columbia is inviting expressions of interest from top-tier, internationally based researchers as the first step in applying to join the thriving research community through the Government of Canada’s new Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program. Expressions of Interest are due January 15, 2026.
These chairs have maximum award values of either $1 million per year or $500,000 per year for eight years. The program provides for the possibility of a four-year renewal, funded at 50% of the original value. Chairs will be appointed as full-time full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to full professor within two years of starting their chairholder appointment.
UBC expects to hire multiple chairs across the university. This program will support new chairs to advance transformational research projects that build upon their demonstrated strengths and that have strong potential to support the growth of the Canadian economy in the strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada. Applicants must have a recent track record of research accomplishments and significant interest in making new contributions to Canada.
Only candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) are eligible to apply. Expatriate Canadian citizens wishing to relocate to Canada are welcome to apply.
Expressions of Interest are due January 15, 2026.
Read more and apply: https://research.ubc.ca/federal-research-chair-programs/canada-impact-research-chairs-program
Please feel free to reach out to Jess (jess.mciver(at)ubc.ca) if you’re interested and/or have questions.