Introduction
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) competition is a one-time 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. Impact+ 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 Impact+ program is a tri-agency initiative of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). It is administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS), which is housed within SSHRC.
Canada’s Strategic Priority Areas
- advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity)
- health, including biotechnology
- clean technology and resource value chains
- environment, climate resilience and the Arctic
- food and water security
- democratic and community resilience
- manufacturing and advanced materials
- defence and dual-use technologies
Application Process
Applications are now open for the University of Windsor’s Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Intake 2 - June 2026). Candidates can apply by April 17, 2026.
Eligible candidates will receive direct communications from the hiring committee via email.
If you require additional information or have any questions about the process, please email vpri@uwindsor.ca.
An archived version of the job advertisement for the first intake is available.