Fall 2021 Recipients (cycle 2020-2)


Total: 188 chairholders
Total amount funded: $151,400,000

The Canada Foundation for Innovation contributed an additional investment of more than $9.5M in funding to support 43 projects at 19 institutions across Canada through its John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

Received by province




Chairholder University Chairholder title Agency Tier Chair type
Bremer, Emily Acadia University Canada Research Chair in Healthy Inclusive Communities CIHR Tier 2 New
Lau, Man Chu (Sunny) Bishop’s University Canada Research Chair in Integrated Plurilingual Teaching and Learning SSHRC Tier 2 New
Duarte Guterman, Paula Brock University Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Neuroscience NSERC Tier 2 New
Kwan, Matthew Brock University Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Performance SSHRC Tier 2 New
Sirianni Molnar, Danielle Brock University Canada Research Chair in Adjustment and Well-Being in Children and Youth SSHRC Tier 2 New
Sze, Newman Brock University Canada Research Chair in Mechanisms of Health and Disease CIHR Tier 1 New
Anderson, John Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Cognition and Wellness NSERC Tier 2 New
Dang (Subedi), Sanjeena Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Data Science and Analytics NSERC Tier 2 New
Rogers, Maria A. Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing SSHRC Tier 2 New
Alberts, Nicole Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Health Intervention CIHR Tier 2 New
Kuzmin, Elena Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Synthetic and Functional Genomics CIHR Tier 2 New
Mansbach, Rachael Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Computational Physics/Biophysics NSERC Tier 2 New
Passarelli, Melissa Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Spatial Omics: from Single-cell to Clinical Innovations CIHR Tier 2 New
Tiwary, Ishita Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Media and Migration SSHRC Tier 2 New
Hajizadeh, Mohammad Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Health Economics CIHR Tier 2 New
Hernandez Castillo, Carlos Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Health NSERC Tier 2 New
Lavergne, Miriam Ruth Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Primary Care CIHR Tier 2 New
Wang, JianLi Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Health Data Science and Innovation CIHR Tier 1 New
Allan, Diana McGill University Canada Research Chair in Anthropology of Living Archives SSHRC Tier 2 New
Cofone, Ignacio McGill University Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence Law and Data Governance SSHRC Tier 2 New
Dorval Courchesne, Noemie-Manuelle McGill University Canada Research Chair in Biologically-Derived Materials NSERC Tier 2 New
Emerich, Yaëll McGill University Canada Research Chair in Transsystemic Property Law and Sustainable Communities SSHRC Tier 1 New
Fujinaga, Ichiro McGill University Canada Research Chair in Music Information Retrieval SSHRC Tier 1 New
Galbraith, Eric McGill University Canada Research Chair in Human-Earth System Dynamics NSERC Tier 1 New
Mahshid, Sara McGill University Canada Research Chair in Nano-Biosensing Devices CIHR Tier 2 New
Pasini, Damiano McGill University Canada Research Chair in Mechanical Metamaterials NSERC Tier 1 New
Weber, Stephanie McGill University Canada Research Chair in Spatial Organization of Living Systems CIHR Tier 2 New
Choe, Katrina McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology of Social Behaviour CIHR Tier 2 New
Hosseinidoust, Zeinab McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Bacteriophage Bioengineering NSERC Tier 2 New
MacKillop, James McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Translational Addiction Research CIHR Tier 1 New
Styler, Sarah McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Atmospheric Chemistry NSERC Tier 2 New
Zhitomirsky, Igor McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Micro-nanotechnology NSERC Tier 1 New
Dunham-Snary, Kimberly Queen’s University Canada Research Chair in Mitochondrial and Metabolic Regulation in Health and Disease CIHR Tier 2 New
McKittrick, Katherine Queen’s University Canada Research Chair in Black Studies SSHRC Tier 1 New
Pukall, Caroline Queen’s University Canada Research Chair in Sexual Health CIHR Tier 1 New
Smith-Carrier, Tracy Royal Roads University Canada Research Chair in Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals SSHRC Tier 2 New
Braid, Lorena Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Biology CIHR Tier 2 New
Kent, Brianne Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Translational Neuroscience and Dementia CIHR Tier 2 New
Lau, Hoi-Kwan Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Quantum Information Science NSERC Tier 2 New
Beling, Adrian The King’s University Canada Research Chair in Transition to Sustainability SSHRC Tier 2 New
Ahmed, Rumee The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Theology and Ethics SSHRC Tier 1 New
Callison, Candis The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Journalism, Media and Public Discourse SSHRC Tier 1 New
Chan, Kai The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Re-Wilding and Social-Ecological Transformation NSERC Tier 1 New
Cherkasov, Artem The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Precision Cancer Drug Design CIHR Tier 1 New
Cookson, Tara The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy SSHRC Tier 2 New
Davis, Jennifer The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Applied Health Economics CIHR Tier 2 New
Hanley, Gillian The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Population-Based Gynecologic and Perinatal Outcomes CIHR Tier 2 New
Hill, Jane The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Breath Science and Technology CIHR Tier 1 New
Hung, Lillian The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Senior Care CIHR Tier 2 New
Leung, Janice The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Translational Airway Biology CIHR Tier 2 New
Li, Isaac The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Single-Molecule Biophysics and Mechanobiology NSERC Tier 2 New
MacLean, Karon The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Interactive Human Systems Design NSERC Tier 1 New
McIver, Jessica The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Gravitational Wave Astrophysics NSERC Tier 2 New
Neimanis, Astrida The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Feminist Environmental Humanities SSHRC Tier 2 New
Richardson, Lindsey The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Social Inclusion and Health Equity SSHRC Tier 2 New
Rubin, Julia The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Software NSERC Tier 2 New
Sasidharan Madhav, Manu The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Neural Circuits of Cognition and Control CIHR Tier 2 New
Schrader, Kasmintan The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cancer Genetics and Genomics CIHR Tier 2 New
Tworek, Heidi JS The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in History and Policy of Health Communications SSHRC Tier 2 New
Smith, Sarah Western University Canada Research Chair in Art, Culture and Global Relations SSHRC Tier 2 New
Cohen, Miriam Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in International Justice and Fundamental Rights SSHRC Tier 2 New
Laberge, Marie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Adolescent Work Disability Prevention SSHRC Tier 2 New
Lajoie, Guillaume Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Neural Computation and Interfacing CIHR Tier 2 New
Laventure, Audrey Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Functional Polymer Materials NSERC Tier 2 New
Lettre, Guillaume Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular and Blood Disease Genetics CIHR Tier 1 New
Maranger, Roxane Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Ecosystem Science and Sustainability NSERC Tier 1 New
Nuyt, Anne Monique Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Prematurity and Developmental Origins of Cardiovascular Health and Diseases CIHR Tier 1 New
Pelletier, Joelle Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Engineering of Applied Proteins NSERC Tier 1 New
Routy, Bertrand Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Gut Microbiome to Predict and Increase Cancer Immunotherapy Efficacy CIHR Tier 2 New
Sokolovic, Ana Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Opera Creation SSHRC Tier 1 New
Flores-Aranda, Jorge Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Sexually and Gender Diverse Individuals and their Psychoactive Substance Use Trajectories SSHRC Tier 2 New
Marin, Marie-France Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Hormonal Modulation of Cognitive and Emotional Functions NSERC Tier 2 New
Oubaha, Malika Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Senescence and Vascular Development CIHR Tier 2 New
Carbonneau, Noémie Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Canada Research Chair in the Psychosocial Determinants of Eating Behaviours CIHR Tier 2 New
Pollet, Bruno Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Canada Research Chair in Green Hydrogen Production NSERC Tier 1 New
Hyshka, Elaine University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Health Systems Innovation CIHR Tier 2 New
Sparks, Holly University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Equine Regenerative Medicine NSERC Tier 2 New
Strous, Marc University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Geomicrobiology NSERC Tier 1 New
Popp, Jesse University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science NSERC Tier 2 New
Rice, Carla University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Feminist Studies and Social Practice SSHRC Tier 1 New
Hamel, Jean-Denys University of Lethbridge Canada Research Chair in Organofluorine Chemistry and Catalysis NSERC Tier 2 New
Aluko, Rotimi University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Bioactive Peptides NSERC Tier 1 New
Ataguba, John University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Health Economics SSHRC Tier 2 New
Safi-Harb, Samar University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics NSERC Tier 1 New
Mohammadi, Mohsen MM University of New Brunswick Canada Research Chair in Marine Additive Manufacturing NSERC Tier 2 New
Woodhall-Melnik, Julia University of New Brunswick Canada Research Chair in Resilient Communities SSHRC Tier 2 New
Jahani-Asl, Arezu University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology of Disease CIHR Tier 2 New
Siegal, Deborah University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Anticoagulant Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease CIHR Tier 2 New
Blencowe, Benjamin University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in RNA Biology and Genomics CIHR Tier 1 New
Burnes, David University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Older Adult Mistreatment Prevention SSHRC Tier 2 New
Cheung, Felix University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Population Well-Being SSHRC Tier 2 New
Eder, Lihi University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases CIHR Tier 2 New
Heath, Anna University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Statistical Trial Design NSERC Tier 2 New
Khan, Omar University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics NSERC Tier 2 New
Kislinger, Thomas University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Cancer Precision Medicine CIHR Tier 1 New
MacLean, Heather University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Systems and Technology Assessment NSERC Tier 1 New
MacParland, Sonya University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Liver Immunobiology CIHR Tier 2 New
Musselman, Kristin University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Multi-morbidity and Complex Rehabilitation CIHR Tier 2 New
Posen, Ira University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in System-Scale Environmental Impacts of Energy and Transport Technologies NSERC Tier 2 New
Wang, Chao University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Immunometabolism in Neuroinflammation CIHR Tier 2 New
Watts, Tania University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Anti-Viral Immunity CIHR Tier 1 New
Yan, Ning University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Bioproducts NSERC Tier 1 New
Youn, Ji-Young University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Membrane-less Organelle Proteomics CIHR Tier 2 New
Arredondo Sanchez Lira, Jaime University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Substance Use and Health Policy Research CIHR Tier 2 New
Hoicka, Christina University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate Change SSHRC Tier 2 New
McClenachan, Loren University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Ocean History and Sustainability SSHRC Tier 2 New
Mehlenbacher, Ashley University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Science, Health, and Technology Communication SSHRC Tier 2 New
Mate, Manoj University of Windsor Canada Research Chair in International Trade Law SSHRC Tier 2 New
Zhang, Ning University of Windsor Canada Research Chair in Edge Computing and Internet of Vehicles NSERC Tier 2 New
Stewart, Frances Wilfrid Laurier University Canada Research Chair in Northern Wildlife Biology NSERC Tier 2 New
Zou, Ying Queen’s University Canada Research Chair in Software Evolution NSERC Tier 1 Advancement
TallBear-Dauphine, Kimberly University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience, and Society SSHRC Tier 1 Advancement
Dawson, Jackie University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in The Human and Policy Dimensions of Climate Change SSHRC Tier 1 Advancement
Radisic, Milica University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Organ-on-a-Chip Engineering CIHR Tier 1 Advancement
Holmes, Michael Brock University Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Mechanics and Ergonomics NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Chang, Rachel Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Atmospheric Science NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Langille, Morgan Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Human Microbiomics CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Beaudry, Catherine Polytechnique Montréal Canada Research Chair in Management and the Innovation Economy SSHRC Tier 1 Renewal
Kéna-Cohen, Stéphane Polytechnique Montréal Canada Research Chair in Light-Matter Photonics NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Coviello, Decio HEC Montréal Canada Research Chair in Economics SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Levkoe, Charles Lakehead University Canada Research Chair in Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Denov, Myriam McGill University Canada Research Chair in Children, Families, and Armed Conflict SSHRC Tier 1 Renewal
Haidar, Ahmad McGill University Canada Research Chair in Artificial Pancreas Systems CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Jensen, Dennis McGill University Canada Research Chair in Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Kahn, Susan McGill University Canada Research Chair in Venous Thromboembolism CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Li-Jessen, Nicole Yee-Key McGill University Canada Research Chair in Personalized Medicine of Upper Airway Health and Diseases CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Sagan, Selena McGill University Canada Research Chair in RNA Biology and Viral Infections CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Theodore, David McGill University Canada Research Chair in Architecture, Health, and Computation SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Watson, Ian McGill University Canada Research Chair in Functional Genomics of Melanoma CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Ashkar, Ali McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Innate Immunity and Natural Killer Cell Function CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Bannerman, Sara McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Communication Policy and Governance SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Kuperman, Victor McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Psycholinguistics NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Seow, Hsien McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care and Health System Innovation CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Sheardown, Heather McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Ophthalmic Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Fuller, Daniel Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Research Chair in Population Physical Activity CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Zendel, Benjamin Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Research Chair in Aging and Auditory Neuroscience CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Daymond, Mark Queen’s University Canada Research Chair in Mechanics of Materials NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Giacomin, Alan Queen’s University Canada Research Chair in Physics of Fluids NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Brosseau, Christa Saint Mary’s University Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Chemistry and Materials NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Sivak, David Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Nonequilibrium Statistical Biophysics NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Hayes, Matthew St. Thomas University Canada Research Chair in Global and Transnational Studies SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Chaudhry, Ayesha The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Religion, Law and Social Justice SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Eltis, Lindsay The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Microbial Catabolism and Biocatalysis NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Kobor, Michael The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Social Epigenetics CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Beier, Frank Western University Canada Research Chair in Musculoskeletal Research CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Failler, Angela The University of Winnipeg Canada Research Chair in Culture and Public Memory SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Nec, Yana Thompson Rivers University Canada Research Chair in Applied Mathematics and Optimisation NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Price, Heather Thompson Rivers University Canada Research Chair in Culture and communities: Children and the Law SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Boivin, Antoine Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Partnership with Patients and Communities CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Charron, Frédéric Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neurobiology CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Mongrain, Valérie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Sleep Molecular Physiology CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Witczak-Krempa, William Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Quantum Phase Transitions NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Robert, Mathieu Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Polymer Eco-Composites NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Hallé, Sylvain Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Canada Research Chair in Software Specification, Testing and Verification NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Jenabian, Mohammad-Ali Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Immuno-Virology CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Siaj, Mohamed Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Functional Electroactive 2D-Materials for Bio and Chemical Sensing NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Koubaa, Ahmed Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Canada Research Chair in Wood Optimization, Characterization and Processing NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Mezghani, Neila Université TÉLUQ Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Data Analysis NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Coelho, Leandro Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Integrated Logistics NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Galstian, Tigran Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Liquid Crystals and Behavioral Biophotonics NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Alexander, Robert University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Epithelial Transport Physiology CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Melin, Amanda University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Primate Genomics and Dietary Ecology NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Rosol, Marit University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Global Urban Studies SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Waters, C. Kenneth University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Logic and Philosophy of Science SSHRC Tier 1 Renewal
Wiseman, Steve University of Lethbridge Canada Research Chair in Aquatic and Mechanistic Toxicology NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Sibley, Kathryn University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Integrated Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation Sciences CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Chen, Simon University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Neural Circuits and Behaviour CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Stolow, Albert University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Molecular Photonics NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Price, Eric University of Saskatchewan Canada Research Chair in Radiochemistry NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Andreazza, Ana University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Molecular Pharmacology of Mood Disorders CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Bender, Daniel University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Food and Culture SSHRC Tier 1 Renewal
Bonin, Robert University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Sensory Plasticity CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Connelly, Brian University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Integrative Perspectives on Personality SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Craig, Shelley University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
De Carvalho, Daniel University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Cancer Epigenetics and Epigenetic Therapy CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Edwards, Elizabeth University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Anaerobic Biotechnology NSERC Tier 1 Renewal
Fallon, Barbara University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Child Welfare SSHRC Tier 2 Renewal
Gilbert, Penney University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Endogenous Repair NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Krkosek, Martin University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Marine Epidemiology NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Lee, Warren University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Mechanisms of Endothelial Permeability CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Meyer, Jeffrey University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in the Neurochemistry of Major Depressive Disorder CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Rubinstein, John University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Electron Cryomicroscopy CIHR Tier 1 Renewal
Taipale, Mikko University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Functional Proteomics and Proteostasis CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Treanor, Bebhinn University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Spatially-resolved Biochemistry CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Tricco, Andrea University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Synthesis CIHR Tier 2 Renewal
Vutha, Amar University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Precision Atomic and Molecular Physics NSERC Tier 2 Renewal
Borrows, John University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law SSHRC Tier 1 Renewal
Craig, James University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Hydrological Modelling and Analysis NSERC Tier 2 Renewal