CANADA IMPACT+ RESEARCH CHAIR POSITIONS
Western University (London, Canada) invites world-leading researchers to apply for one of several prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Chair opportunities.
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a one-time tri-agency initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. Impact+ Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada's strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Chairholders are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world, while also developing the next generation of highly qualified personnel. The awards provide an opportunity for international researchers, including Canadian expatriates wishing to return to Canada, to lead a prestigious research program at Western University and to contribute to Canada's excellence in research and innovation.
The nomination is a two-stage process where applicants first apply to this job posting. Successful applicants identified at this stage will then work with our institution to submit a nomination to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition. The university will support successful nominees throughout the development of their applications. Following a highly competitive selection process, the program awards successful applicants and their teams either $8 million or $4 million over 8 years to establish ambitious research programs at the nominating university, with a potential for a four-year extension at 50% of the initial per annum award value. There are two award values to recognize the varying costs of research within different research disciplines and strives to be inclusive of all areas of research.
Research Alignment
Western anticipates nominating up to twelve candidates for Impact+ Research Chair positions, based on award value. Applications from outstanding established scholars are welcomed in the following eight strategic priority areas:
(1) Advanced Digital Technologies (including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum and Cybersecurity)
(2) Health, including Biotechnology
(3) Clean Technology and Resource Value Chains
(4) Environment, Climate Resilience and the Arctic
(5) Food and Water Security
(6) Democratic and Community Resilience
(7) Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
(8) Defence and Dual-Use Technologies
Please see the full job description available at this website:
https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/ad-canada-impact-chairs-2025-FINAL.pdf