Carleton University invites applications from outstanding researchers for between five and ten tenured appointments as Canada Impact+ Research Chairs at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs will advance ambitious and transformative projects, 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. Awarded Chairs are valued at either $500,000 or $1 million CAD per year for a period of 8 years, including salaries and benefits for the Chairholder and their personnel. There is a potential for approved renewals for an additional 4 years at 50% of the award value. Appointment is conditional on the approval of the nomination for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair through a separate application process, and results are expected in September 2026. Chairholders must advance one or more of the following strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada:
- 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; and/or
- defence and dual-use
Carleton University is open to applications in any of the above areas. Specific sub-areas of particular interest will be highlighted no later than 20 January 2026. To see the full position posting including sub-areas, visit Carleton University’s Deputy Provost’s website.
All appointments are conditional on the approval of the application by the Canada Impact+ Research Chair Program. For more details, see the Canada Impact+ Research Chair Program and the Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International).
About the Academic Unit: The appointments will be made to the most appropriate academic unit depending on the expertise and qualifications of the successful candidates.
Qualifications: Applications will be evaluated based on Canada Impact+ Research Chair program selection criteria:
- Research/academic merit and leadership skills of the nominee, including demonstrated track record of generating social, economic and policy impacts
- Record of attracting and mentoring students, trainees and research personnel
- Commitment to establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment
- Quality of the high-level research program, including alignment with Canada Impact+ strategic priority areas and Carleton University sub-areas
- Potential for collaboration with existing Carleton University faculty
In addition, Carleton University requires applicants to:
- Be eligible for nomination as a Canada Impact+ Research Chair: nominees must be working and residing outside of Canada at the time of nomination
- Have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree
- Currently hold a position in academic, non-profit, government, or industry
- Currently hold the rank of full or associate professor (with the expectation of promotion to full professor within two years of nomination) - Note: Applicants from outside the academic sector will be considered and must possess qualifications for a full-time academic appointment at the Associate or Full Professor
- Have a willingness to comply with funders' terms and conditions for research security
- Have experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate
Application Instructions: Applications must be sent electronically to canadaimpact@cunet.carleton.ca in one single PDF file, which includes:
- Maximum two-page signed letter of application expressing interest in being nominated for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair and specifying the strategic priority area, the Carleton sub-area (if relevant), a description of why Carleton University is an ideal environment for your research program, and preferred department or Faculty for appointment.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae;
- Maximum three-page statement of contributions to research and leadership in the strategic research area and/or sub-area, that also identifies strengths in and/or experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in your teaching, service, and/or scholarly activities;
- Maximum three-page summary of the proposed research program, including description of potential for collaborations with existing Carleton University faculty and the potential to generate social, economic and/or policy impacts for Canada;
- Three sample research publications.
Successful candidates will be required to work with the Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services to submit a registration (due June 15, 2026) and prepare the full nomination package (due June 29, 2026) for submission to the Canada Impact+ Research Chair program.
About Carleton University: Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study.
