Spring 2025 Recipients (cycle 2024-1)

Total : 179 chairholders
Total amount funded: $153,100,000


The Canada Foundation for Innovation contributed an additional investment of nearly $4.3 million in funding to support 17 research infrastructure projects at 12 institutions across Canada through its John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

Received by province

Alberta

Athabasca University : $600,000
University of Alberta : $5,400,000
University of Calgary : $6,700,000

Provincial total: $12,700,000

British Columbia

Simon Fraser University : $2,000,000
The University of British Columbia : $5,100,000
University of Victoria : $2,600,000

Provincial total: $9,700,000

Manitoba

University of Manitoba : $5,700,000

Provincial total: $5,700,000

New Brunswick

University of New Brunswick : $600,000

Provincial total: $600,000

Newfoundland and Labrador

Memorial University of Newfoundland : $1,400,000

Provincial total: $1,400,000

Nova Scotia

Dalhousie University : $500,000
NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University) : $600,000

Provincial total: $1,100,000

Ontario

Brock University : $600,000
Carleton University : $2,400,000
Lakehead University : $1,400,000
McMaster University : $4,800,000
Queen's University : $4,100,000
Royal Military College of Canada : $1,400,000
Toronto Metropolitan University : $1,100,000
University of Guelph : $3,900,000
University of Ottawa : $10,100,000
University of Toronto : $22,300,000
University of Waterloo : $7,600,000
Western University : $4,100,000
York University : $1,400,000

Provincial total: $65,200,000

Québec

Concordia University : $1,100,000
École Polytechnique de Montréal : $2,800,000
Institut national de la recherche scientifique : $2,800,000
McGill University : $8,700,000
Université de Montréal : $12,200,000
Université de Sherbrooke : $4,700,000
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi : $1,000,000
Université du Québec à Montréal : $1,000,000
Université du Québec à Rimouski : $500,000
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières : $1,400,000
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue : $600,000
Université du Québec en Outaouais : $1,400,000
Université Laval : $18,000,000

Provincial total: $56,200,000

Saskatchewan

University of Regina : $500,000

Provincial total: $500,000



Chairholder University Chairholder title Agency Tier Chair type
Ray, Lana Athabasca University Canada Research Chair in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health CIHR 2 New
Zwar, Larissa Brock University Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology of Aging SSHRC 2 New
Bombay, Amy Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Multigenerational Trauma and Resilience in First Nations Peoples CIHR 2 New
Yergeau, M. Remi Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies and Communication SSHRC 2 New
Schell, Kristen Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Uncertainty Informed Net Zero Energy System Modelling NSERC 2 New
Jull, Janet Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Accessibility and Person-Centered Care CIHR 2 New
Bepete, George Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Next-Generation Wearable Electronics NSERC 2 New
Dokumaci, Arseli Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies and Media Technologies SSHRC 2 Renewal
Robinson, Margaret Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Reconciliation, Gender, and Identity SSHRC 2 Renewal
Laurendeau, Eric École Polytechnique de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary multi-fidelity aerodynamic aircraft analysis and design NSERC 1 Renewal
Bouaanani, Najib École Polytechnique de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Numerical Modeling and Experimental Simulation in Earthquake Engineering NSERC 1 Renewal
Déziel, Eric Institut national de la recherche scientifique Canada Research Chair in Fundamental and Applied Sociomicrobiology CIHR 1 New
Yergeau, Etienne Institut national de la recherche scientifique Canada Research Chair in Plant Microbiome Engineering NSERC 1 New
Mushquash, Christopher Lakehead University Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction CIHR 1 New
Akbarzadeh Shafaroudi, Abdolhamid McGill University Canada Research Chair in Programmable Multifunctional Metamaterials NSERC 2 Renewal
Jodoin, Sébastien McGill University Canada Research Chair in Human Rights, Health, and the Environment SSHRC 2 Renewal
Cowan, Nicolas McGill University Canada Research Chair in Planetary Climate NSERC 2 Renewal
Liu, Yajing McGill University Canada Research Chair in Earthquake Seismology NSERC 2 Renewal
Hendry, Andrew McGill University Canada Research Chair in Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics NSERC 1 Renewal
Maheu-Giroux, Mathieu McGill University Canada Research Chair in Population Health Modeling CIHR 2 Renewal
Mills, Aaron McGill University Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Constitutionalism and Philosophy SSHRC 2 Renewal
Brunner, Thomas McGill University Canada Research Chair in Subatomic Physics NSERC 2 Renewal
Lu, Xiaonan McGill University Canada Research Chair in Food Safety NSERC 1 New
Bergthorson, Jeffrey McGill University Canada Research Chair in Carbon-Free Circular Fuels NSERC 1 New
Thanabalasuriar, Ajitha McGill University Canada Research Chair in Infection, Immunity, and Targeted Therapies. CIHR 2 Renewal
Lawford, Karen McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Indigenous midwifery CIHR 2 New
Ghasemaghaei, Maryam McMaster University Canada Research Chair in EDI Issues in Artificial Intelligence SSHRC 2 New
Whitlock, Richard McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery CIHR 2 Renewal
Steinberg, Gregory McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Metabolism and Obesity CIHR 1 Renewal
Satia, Imran McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Chronic Cough CIHR 2 New
Whitney, John McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Molecular Microbiology CIHR 2 Renewal
Houlahan, Kathleen McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Computational Oncology CIHR 2 New
Ziegler, Susan Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Research Chair in Boreal Biogeochemistry NSERC 1 Renewal
Firmin, Eddy NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University) Canada Research Chair in Transatlantic Black Diasporic Art and Community Engagement SSHRC 2 New
Men, Immony OCAD University Canada Research Chair in Diasporic Digital Humanities SSHRC 2 New
Sadri, Farzaneh Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Chemical Extraction of Critical Metals NSERC 2 New
Lu, Ning Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Future Communication Networks NSERC 2 Renewal
Fichtinger, Gabor Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Computer-Assisted Surgery NSERC 1 Renewal
Simpson, Amber Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Computing and Informatics CIHR 2 Renewal
Ni, Jianbing Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Intelligent System Security and Privacy NSERC 2 New
Morcom, Lindsay Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Language Revitalization and Decolonizing Education SSHRC 2 Renewal
Noureldin, Aboelmagd Royal Military College of Canada Canada Research Chair in Resilient High-Precision Positioning and Navigation NSERC 1 New
Wiesman, Alexander Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Neurophysiology of Aging and Neurodegeneration CIHR 2 New
Colijn, Caroline Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health NSERC 1 New
Nolde, Natalia The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Statics of Extremes and Risk NSERC 1 New
Cragg, Jacquelyn The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Epidemiology and Meta-Research CIHR 2 Renewal
Li, Xiaoxiao The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Responsible Artificial Intelligence NSERC 2 New
John Peter, Arun The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Lipid and Organelle Biology CIHR 2 New
Shirazi, Sadia The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in History of South Asian Art, Architecture, and Visual Culture SSHRC 2 New
Hedtrich, Sarah The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Human Disease Models CIHR 1 New
Zihayat Kermani, Morteza Toronto Metropolitan University Canada Research Chair in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence NSERC 2 New
Kirby, Miranda Toronto Metropolitan University Canada Research Chair in Quantitative Imaging CIHR 2 Renewal
Belleville, Sylvie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging and Brain Plasticity NSERC 1 Renewal
Benoit-Otis, Marie-Hélène Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Music and Politics SSHRC 2 Renewal
Bourbonnais, Anne Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Elder Care CIHR 2 Renewal
Conrod, Patricia Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Preventive Mental Health and Addiction CIHR 1 Renewal
Gosselin, Nadia Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Sleep Disorders and Brain Health CIHR 2 Renewal
Hezaveh, Yashar Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Astrophysical Data Analysis and Machine Learning NSERC 2 Renewal
Schnitzer, Mireille Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Causal Inference and Machine Learning in Health Science CIHR 2 Renewal
Arbour, Caroline Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Sleep in Specialized Care CIHR 2 New
Falk, Simone Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Studies on Rhythm and Language Acquisition SSHRC 2 Renewal
Dumont, Nicolas Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Stem Cells and Neuromuscular Diseases CIHR 2 New
Hussin, Julie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Responsible Multi-omics Data Science NSERC 2 New
Kimmins, Sarah Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Epigenetic Inheritance of Disease CIHR 1 New
Lavoie, Patrick Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Learning of Nursing Decision-Making SSHRC 2 New
Lippe, Sarah Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Neurodiversity CIHR 1 New
Routier, Anne-Lise Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Plant Biophysics for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience NSERC 2 New
Zinszer, Kate Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Change and Infectious Diseases CIHR 2 New
Boucher, Marie-Amélie Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Hydrological Ensemble Forecasting NSERC 1 New
Brassard, Audrey Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Relationship Distress and Intimate Partner Violence SSHRC 1 New
Reulet, Bertrand Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Quantum Microwave Radiation NSERC 1 Renewal
Laforest-Lapointe, Isabelle Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Applied Microbial Ecology NSERC 2 Renewal
Gaboury, Sébastien Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Canada Research Chair in Ambient Intelligence and Portable Captors for Technological Health Assistance NSERC 2 Renewal
Saeidi, Ali Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Canada Research Chair in Forecasting and Prevention of Risks Related to Hydro-geotechnical Hazards NSERC 2 Renewal
Lazar, Cassandre Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Continental Subsurface Microbiomes NSERC 2 Renewal
Compton, Richard Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Transmission and Knowledge of the Inuit Language SSHRC 2 Renewal
Gilbert-Ouimet, Mahée Université du Québec à Rimouski Canada Research Chair in Psychological Risks at Work CIHR 2 Renewal
Desgagné-Penix, Isabel Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Canada Research Chair in Plant Specialized Metabolism NSERC 1 New
Boulanger-Martel, Vincent Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Canada Research Chair in Geoenvironmental Engineering of Mine Waste in Cold Regions NSERC 2 New
Messier, Christian Université du Québec en Outaouais Canada Research Chair in Forest Resilience to Global Changes NSERC 1 Renewal
Lavoie-Cardinal, Flavie Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Nanoscopy of Cellular Plasticity NSERC 2 Renewal
LaFlamme, Crystal Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Geochemistry of mineral systems NSERC 2 Renewal
Villarreal Aguilar, Juan Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Genomics and Metabolomics of the Symbiosis Between Tropical Plants and Microbes NSERC 2 Renewal
Létourneau Montminy, Marie-Pierre Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Sustainable animal protein production NSERC 2 Renewal
Witteman, Holly Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Human-Centred Digital Health CIHR 2 Renewal
Taché, Karine Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Biomolecular Archeology SSHRC 2 Renewal
Joubert, Philippe Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Identification of predictive and diagnostic biomarkers to improve lung cancer management CIHR 2 New
Déziel, Pierre-Luc Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Health Data Protection and Enhancement SSHRC 2 New
Pomerleau, François Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Field Robotics NSERC 2 New
Chahine, Mohamed Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Disorders and Channelopathies CIHR 1 New
Brisson, Marc Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Mathematical Modeling and Health Economics of Infectious Diseases CIHR 1 New
Perez Lopez, Edel Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Insect Vectors Invasions and Emergent Plant Diseases NSERC 2 New
Fonge, Humphrey Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Radiopharmacy and Translational Cancer Theranostics CIHR 1 New
Blanchette, Isabelle Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Neurocognition of Emotions and Trauma SSHRC 1 New
Achim, Alexis Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Sylvieculture Adapted to Climate Change NSERC 1 New
Gagnon, Marie-Pierre Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Connected Health CIHR 1 New
Archambault, Philippe Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Biodiversity and Functioning of Marine Ecosystems in Flux NSERC 1 New
Morin, Jean-Francois Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Organic Electronic Materials NSERC 1 New
Gosselin, Louis Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Energy Efficiency NSERC 1 New
Blewett, Tamzin University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Environmental Physiology and Toxicology NSERC 2 New
Tank, Suzanne University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Land-Ocean Biogeochemistry NSERC 1 New
Chen, Tongwen University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Intelligent Monitoring and Control NSERC 1 Renewal
Ussher, John Edward University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Pharmacotherapy of Energy Metabolism in Obesity CIHR 2 Renewal
Gaudet, Janice University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Métis Relations and Land Wellness SSHRC 2 Renewal
Harper, Sherilee University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Health CIHR 2 Renewal
Peers, Danielle University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Disability and Movement Cultures SSHRC 2 Renewal
Roach, Koren University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Integrative Musculoskeletal Biomechanics CIHR 2 New
Sabharwal, Mayank University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Hydrogen Engineering NSERC 2 New
Callahan, Brandy University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Adult Clinical Neuropsychology CIHR 2 Renewal
Morrissy, Anca University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Precision Oncology CIHR 2 Renewal
Alum Odora Hoppers, Catherine University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Pluralistic Societies: Transdisciplinarity, Cognitive Justice and Education SSHRC 1 New
Harris, Ashley University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Brain Injury and Pain CIHR 2 Renewal
Ndlovu, Sabelo University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Pluralistic Societies – Epistemic Pluralism and Ecologies of Knowledges SSHRC 1 New
Ballard, Myrle University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Weaving Indigenous Science and Sustainability Science NSERC 2 New
Janitz, Erika University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Quantum Hardware Engineering NSERC 2 New
Bodner, Korryn University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Advanced Epidemiology and Disease Modelling NSERC 2 New
Chen, Aicheng University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Electrochemistry and Nanoscience NSERC 1 Renewal
Dehghantanha, Ali University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Cyber Security and Threat Intelligence NSERC 2 Renewal
Yethiraj, Anand University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Experimental Physics NSERC 1 New
Bernauer, Warren University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Energy Transitions and Social Justice in the North SSHRC 2 New
Halayko, Andrew University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Lung Pathobiology and Treatment CIHR 1 Renewal
Delgado, Lucy University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Michif and Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Education as Wellness SSHRC 2 New
Patzer, Jeremy University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Comparative Indigenous Rights SSHRC 2 New
Shiells, Kyle University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Nuclear Femtography NSERC 2 New
Lix, Lisa University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Methods for Electronic Health Data Quality CIHR 1 Renewal
Drögemöller, Britt University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine CIHR 2 Renewal
Shehata, Ahmed University of New Brunswick Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Engineering NSERC 2 New
Berini, Pierre University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Nanophotonics NSERC 1 New
de Beer, Jeremy University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Innovation and Intellectual Property Law SSHRC 1 New
Wang, Di University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Cold Region Roads NSERC 2 New
Chandler, Jennifer University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in the Law and Ethics of Brain Technologies CIHR 1 New
Scassa, Teresa University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy SSHRC 1 Renewal
D'Amours, Damien University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Chromatin Dynamics and Genome Architecture CIHR 1 Renewal
Jabbour, Ghassan University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Engineered Advanced Materials and Devices NSERC 1 Renewal
Brunet, Jennifer University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion and Cancer Prevention CIHR 2 Renewal
Lovell, Terri University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Super Resolution Biomolecular Imaging NSERC 2 New
Gordon, Jennifer University of Regina Canada Research Chair in Reproductive Mental Health CIHR 2 Renewal
Clarke, Hance University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Chronic Pain, Mental Health and Substance Use CIHR 2 New
Verma, Subodh University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery CIHR 1 Renewal
Azimi, Gisele University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Urban Mining Innovations NSERC 2 Renewal
Jones, Nicola University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases CIHR 1 New
Barwick, Melanie University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Implementation Science and Practice CIHR 1 New
Hargrove, Amanda University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in RNA Targeted Drug Discovery CIHR 2 New
Mazhab-Jafari, Mohammad T. University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Structural Proteomics CIHR 2 New
Wijeysundera, Harindra University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Structural Heart Disease Policy & Outcomes CIHR 2 Renewal
Pelletier, Laurence University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Centrosome Biogenesis and Function CIHR 1 Renewal
Kang, Sonia University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion SSHRC 2 Renewal
Zovkic, Iva University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Epigenetics CIHR 2 Renewal
Duncan, Katherine University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Memory Modulation CIHR 2 Renewal
Hansen, Randall University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Global Migration SSHRC 1 Renewal
Mehri Dehnavi, Maryam University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Parallel and Distributed Computing NSERC 2 Renewal
Wheeler, Aaron University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Microfluidic Bioanalysis NSERC 1 Renewal
Bains, Jaideep University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Stress Neurobiology and Plasticity CIHR 1 New
Tan, Darrell H. University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Biomedical HIV and STI Prevention CIHR 2 Renewal
Burchell, Ann University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention CIHR 2 Renewal
Herrmann, Björn University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Auditory Aging CIHR 2 Renewal
Yadollahi, Azadeh University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Cardiorespiratory Engineering CIHR 2 Renewal
Uludag, Kamil University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging CIHR 1 New
Haibe-Kains, Benjamin University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Computational Pharmacogenomics CIHR 2 Renewal
Hirano, Naoto University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Immunology to Immunotherapy CIHR 1 New
Freeman, Spencer University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Immune Surveillance CIHR 2 Renewal
Hiraki, Linda University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Genetics of Rare Systemic Inflammatory Diseases CIHR 2 Renewal
Sabiston, Catherine University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Physical activity and psychosocial well-being SSHRC 1 New
Mandryk, Regan University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Digital Games and Immersive Social Technologies NSERC 1 New
Russell, Heather University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Experimental Particle Physics NSERC 2 New
Fonseca, Nicolette University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Systems Approaches to Cancer Biology CIHR 2 New
Fortin, David University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Critical Relationalism and Design SSHRC 1 New
Strack, Maria University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Wetland Climate Solutions NSERC 1 Advancement
Yim, Evelyn University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Nanomaterials for Regenerative Medicine NSERC 1 New
Giangregorio, Lora University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science CIHR 1 New
Poudineh, Mahla University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Health Monitoring BioNano Devices NSERC 2 New
Cronin, Duane University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Trauma Biomechanics and Injury Prevention NSERC 1 Renewal
Buchkowski, Robert Western University Canada Research Chair in Climate Change Ecology NSERC 2 New
Wang, Xianbin Western University Canada Research Chair in Trusted Communications and Computing NSERC 1 Renewal
Baron, Corey Western University Canada Research Chair in Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging CIHR 2 Renewal
Mhatre, Natasha Western University Canada Research Chair in Invertebrate Neurobiology NSERC 2 Renewal
Duerden, Emma Western University Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders CIHR 2 Renewal
Bowness, Evan Western University Canada Research Chair in Sustainability and Equity SSHRC 2 New
Brown, Michael York University Canada Research Chair in Computer Vision NSERC 1 Renewal
Blain-Moraes, Stefanie McGill University Canada Research Chair in Consciousness and Personhood Technologies CIHR 2 Renewal