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Program Updates
Deadlines for Submissions
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Overviews and Detailed Processes
Affiliated CFI JELF
Current Postings
Archived Postings
Checklists, Forms, Instructions & Templates
Links & Resources

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program provides universities the opportunity to recruit world-class scholars across all research disciplines. Chairholders aim to achieve research excellence in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences, improving our depth of knowledge and quality of life, strengthening international competitiveness, and training the next generation of highly skilled people.

• A Tier 2 candidate should show potential to grow into a leader in their research field and be in the top 10% of their field among candidates at similar career stage. 
• A Tier 1 candidate should be an internationally recognized leader in their field and in the university as a whole. 
• Full details of the Canada Research Chairs Program are available .

Program Updates

July 2026 Updates:

• In 2026, the CRC program moved to a continuous intake model with no fixed deadlines. 51猎奇入口has implemented internal deadlines for CRC submissions in response to this change.  The availability of three nomination deadlines annually helps provide flexibility and supports workload planning.
• ISA has implemented an Early Draft review process in response to the upcoming changes to the CRC program's review criteria and revised deadlines, as well as feedback we received directly from CRC nominees on ways to improve SFU's nomination process. The goal is to provide collaborative, early-stage support to nominees and faculties to strengthen each nomination.
• Kick-off meetings with ISA are now a required part of the CRC nomination and renewal process to ensure a shared understanding of program and institutional requirements, timelines, roles, and expectations.
• Tier 2 eligibility criteria has changed:  T2 nominees must be within 10 years of their first independent academic research related appointment at the time of nomination, rather than from their first highest degree.
• Changes to application instructions and CV format are expected from the program in late 2026.
• ISA is in the process of updating the CRC webpages for clarity.
• Full program updates can be seen on the program webpage:

Deadlines for Submissions

The Institutional Strategic Awards office and the Associate Vice President, Research are responsible for establishing the institution's CRC nomination process to ensure all compliance and equity requirements are met. ISA鈥檚 CRC team and Senior Advisors also provide high鈥搇evel reviews of early鈥搒tage and penultimate drafts. Below are SFU鈥檚 deadlines for CRC nominations:

Note: All nominations are expected to meet SFU鈥檚 internal deadlines, unless there are extenuating circumstances and a new timeline has been approved by ISA.

Early Draft

• For the Early Draft review, Faculties are required to submit to ISA:
  • RENEWALS only: Performance Report (maximum six pages, excluding executive summary)
  • Description of Proposed Research Program (maximum six pages, excluding summary and list of references)
  • Quality of the Institutional Environment, Institutional Commitment, and Fit of Proposed Chair with Institution鈥檚 Strategic Research Plan (maximum six pages) 
  • A description of the referees being secured and their relationship to the nominee
  • Convergence application invitation initiated by ISA and accepted by Nominee
• An Early draft is expected to be:
  • A complete structure and preliminary content that captures the main ideas, arguments, and evidence.
  • Working versions of all major sections, even if some text remains in progress or flagged for development.
  • Clear identification of areas requiring input, clarification, or data.
  • Reflection of the intended tone, focus, and scope of the final document.

Penultimate Draft:

For the Penultimate Draft, Faculties are required to submit to ISA a complete copy of the nomination including:

• RENEWALS only: Performance Report (maximum six pages, excluding executive summary)
• NEW NOMINATIONS only: Quality of the Nominee
• Description of Proposed Research Program (maximum six pages, excluding summary and list of references)
• Quality of the Institutional Environment, Institutional Commitment, and Fit of Proposed Chair with Institution鈥檚 Strategic Research Plan (maximum six pages)
• Complete CRC CV (including convergence sections and CV attachment)
• Reference Letters have been reviewed by ISA and invitations have been issued to referees to upload their letters
• Completed Convergence fields including Budget

Renewal timelines

Renewal nominations must be submitted at least six months before the end of the current chair term to ensure continuity of funding. The table below outlines the internal submission deadlines for renewal nominations based on the chair term end date. 

CRC Nomination and Renewal Deadlines 

Affiliated CFI JELF

• For information on CFI: /research/researcher-resources/fund-my-research/institutional-programs/cfi.html
• A CFI-JELF allocation for a CRC must be requested at the same time that a CRC position is requested.
• If a CFI-JELF step 1 form is provisionally approved for a CRC position, the Step 2 form must be submitted and approved once a nominee is identified.
• A CFI-JELF affiliated with a CRC must be submitted as a partnered application.
• For questions about CFI-JELF, please contact: cfi@sfu.ca

Current Postings

EXTERNAL

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Crime and Inequality
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in AI and Engineering

INTERNAL

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Emergency Retention Statement

Archived Postings 

EXTERNAL

2024 External Job Advertisements:

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Immunology

2023 External Job Advertisements:

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Technological Change for Inclusion
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health Governance
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Contemporary Arts (Assistant/Associate Professor)

INTERNAL

2023 Internal Job Advertisements:

Tier 1 NSERC CRC Retention Statement

Checklists, Forms, Instructions & Templates

CHECKLISTS

• ISA Nomination review checklist
• The Appointment checklist for teaching - Research Faculty form found on the Faculty Relations website
• Checklist for Internal Approvals for Renewal Nominations

FORMS

• CRC Request Form

INSTRUCTIONS

• Reference Letters - Annotated Instructions

TEMPLATES

• Tier 1 Advertising Template
• Tier 2 Advertising Template
• Dean's CRC Nomination Support Memo Template
• Dean's CRC Renewal Support Memo Template
• Search Committee Report Template
• Search Committee TPC Recommendation Memo Template (New Nominations)
• TPC Recommendation Memo Template (Renewals)

Links & Resources

51猎奇入口RESOURCES

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at SFU
• 51猎奇入口CRC Public Accountability Page & Action Plan
• 51猎奇入口Strategic Research Plan

EXTERNAL CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR RESOURCES