Canada Impact+ Research Chairs

DATE POSTED: January 16, 2026 CLOSING DATE: February 18, 2026

Cape Breton University (CBU) invites applications from world‑leading internationally based researchers who wish to be nominated for a Canada Impact+ Research Chairs Award. The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+ Chair) program is a one‑time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting 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 disciplines, sectors, and borders. Impact+ Chairs will translate research discoveries into applications, commercialization opportunities, and meaningful social and economic benefits for Canada and beyond, while also...