Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Business and Management

About the Opportunity

The Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Business and Management is a prestigious visiting scholar award that brings a leading U.S. academic or experienced professional to the Odette School of Business for a sustained period of research, teaching, and public engagement.

Established through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the University of Windsor and Fulbright Canada in October 2025, this Chair is part of a broader commitment to host up to four Fulbright Scholars on campus each academic year. It is one of more than forty Fulbright Canada Research Chair opportunities offered across the country, and the only Business and Management Chair hosted at the University of Windsor.

The Chair will align with Odette's mission to cultivate innovative, socially responsible business leaders and to produce impactful, multidisciplinary research that bridges scholarship and society.

Award Details

Award ID: 271427-CA
Award Value: US $25,000
Duration: 4 months in residence
Start Date: September 2027 or January 2028 (applicant selects term)
Academic Year: 2027–2028
Host Institution: Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
Program: Fulbright Canada Research Chairs

Important Dates

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 (for the 2027–2028 academic year)
Next Competition Opens: February 2027 (for awards taken up in the 2028–2029 academic year)

Why the Odette School of Business

The Odette School of Business is an AACSB-accredited institution located in Windsor, Ontario, directly across the border from Detroit, Michigan. This position at one of the busiest commercial crossings between Canada and the United States makes Odette a natural hub for research on cross-border trade, governance, and economic policy.

Faculty work across accounting, finance, management and labour studies, supply chain management, business data analytics, marketing, and strategy and entrepreneurship. The Fulbright Chair will join a research community that has built deliberate strength at the intersection of management, governance, and societal well-being.

Research Focus Areas

Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that align with one or more of the following thematic areas:

Ethical and Innovative Business Practices: Research that advances transparency, ethical conduct, and innovation as foundations of modern business.
Resilience and Sustainability: Work that explores the intersections of justice, governance, and well-being as drivers of business resilience.
Entrepreneurship for Societal Change: Inquiry into how entrepreneurship can advance equitable, lasting societal transformation.
Holistic Business Strategy: Strategy research aimed at improving long-term economic outcomes across sectors and communities.

Specializations

Business strategy, innovation, management, entrepreneurship, data analytics, cross-border trade, and financial management.

Role of the Chair

Beyond independent research, the Fulbright Chair takes on a full role in the academic community:

Conduct Research: Pursue an independent project or collaborate with Odette faculty on shared research questions.
Teach and Mentor: Deliver guest lectures in undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor emerging scholars.
Engage the Public: Speak in public forums, contribute to community dialogue, and represent the Fulbright program.

Eligibility

This Chair is open to:

U.S. citizens
Faculty members at U.S. institutions
Experienced professionals in relevant business and management fields
Applicants with an established record of scholarship or practice

Applicants do not need to secure a formal letter of invitation from the University of Windsor, although they are encouraged to reach out to the Odette School of Business in advance to discuss research interests and identify potential faculty collaborators.

Full eligibility criteria, including academic rank requirements and selection considerations, are maintained by Fulbright Canada. Prospective applicants should consult the Fulbright Canada eligibility page before preparing a submission.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted directly through Fulbright Canada. Visit the Fulbright Canada application page for full instructions and required materials.

References and Resources

Contact

For questions about the Chair or to discuss potential research collaborations with Odette faculty, please contact the Odette School of Business.