Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC)

In plain language

Up to $8M or $4M over 8 years ($500K–$1M/yr) — one of the largest research chair awards globally. Recruits world-leading researchers into Canadian universities. Registrations due Feb 26, 2026; applications March 18, 2026. Institution-driven: a researcher cannot self-apply. For the NL context, MUN would need to run an international recruitment for a world-class candidate to nominate. Rare (typically ~30 chairs across Canada per competition).

Who qualifies

What you'll have to report

Annual progress reports; external mid-term review at year 4; final report; institutional cost-sharing verification.