Spring 2026 Recipients (cycle 2025-1)

Total : 165 chairholders
Total amount funded: $139,400,000


The Canada Foundation for Innovation contributed an additional investment of more than $5.8 million in funding to support 25 projects at 16 institutions across Canada through its John R. Evans Leaders Fund.


Received by province/territory

Alberta

Mount Royal University: $600,000
University of Alberta: $6,100,000
University of Calgary: $9,700,000
University of Lethbridge: $600,000

Provincial total: $17,000,000

British Columbia

Simon Fraser University: $2,500,000
The University of British Columbia: $10,700,000
Thompson Rivers University: $600,000
University of Victoria: $4,500,000
Vancouver Island University: $500,000

Provincial total: $18,800,000

Manitoba

The University of Winnipeg: $2,000,000
University of Manitoba: $4,800,000

Provincial total: $6,800,000

Nova Scotia

Dalhousie University: $3,000,000
NSCAD University: $600,000
Saint Mary's University: $600,000
St. Francis Xavier University: $600,000

Provincial total: $4,800,000

Ontario

Carleton University: $1,200,000
McMaster University: $7,400,000
Queen's University: $500,000
Toronto Metropolitan University: $600,000
University of Guelph: $4,600,000
University of Ottawa: $2,900,000
University of Toronto: $15,100,000
University of Waterloo: $5,700,000
University of Windsor: $600,000
Western University: $4,400,000
Wilfrid Laurier University: $600,000
York University: $2,100,000

Provincial total: $45,700,000

Quebec

Bishop's University: $500,000
Concordia University: $2,600,000
École de technologie supérieure: $500,000
HEC Montréal: $500,000
McGill University: $18,100,000
Université de Montréal: $13,500,000
Université de Sherbrooke: $3,800,000
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi: $600,000
Université du Québec à Montréal: $2,100,000
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: $600,000
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue: $500,000
Université du Québec en Outaouais: $500,000
Université Laval: $2,500,000

Provincial total: $46,300,000



Chairholder Institution Chairholder title Agency Tier Chair type
Adeniyi-Ogunyankin, Grace Queen's University Canada Research Chair in Youth and African Urban Futures SSHRC 2 Renewal
Agarwal, Sri Mahavir University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Metabolic and Cognitive Health in Mental Illness CIHR 2 New
Alfaro, Javier University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Precision Immunotherapy CIHR 2 New
Allen-Vercoe, Emma University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Human Gut Microbiome Function and Host Interactions CIHR 1 Renewal
Ambrozkiewicz, Mateusz University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Childhood Neurodevelopment CIHR 2 New
Amini, Kiana The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Electrochemical Systems for Energy Storage and Carbon Capture NSERC 2 New
Bakkeren, Erik University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Molecular Genetics for Microbiome Editing CIHR 2 New
Bandara, Nandika University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Food Proteins and Bioproducts NSERC 2 Renewal
Banerjee, Kiran Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Forced Migration Governance and Refugee Protection SSHRC 2 Renewal
Banquy, Xavier Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Colloids and Biointerfaces NSERC 1 New
Baranova, Elena Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage NSERC 1 New
Basile, Suzy Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Women's Issues SSHRC 2 Renewal
Baudry, Benoit Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Reliable and Secure Software Supply Chain NSERC 1 New
Behr, Marcel McGill University Canada Research Chair in Mycobacterial Genomics CIHR 1 Renewal
Bergeron, Sophie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Intimate Relationships and Sexual Wellbeing SSHRC 1 Renewal
Bernheim, Emmanuelle University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Access to Justice SSHRC 2 Renewal
Beta, Trust University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Functional Foods NSERC 1 Renewal
Beug, Shawn University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Apoptosis in Cancer and Immunity CIHR 2 Renewal
Blanchard, François École de technologie supérieure Canada Research Chair in Spatiotemporal Encryption of Terahertz Light NSERC 2 Renewal
Boa Sorte Silva, Nárlon Cássio Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Applied Physiology of Healthy and Active Aging CIHR 2 New
Boileau, Isabelle University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Endocannabinoid Imaging in Mental Illness CIHR 2 Renewal
Borgland, Stephanie University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Molecular Physiology of Addiction CIHR 1 Renewal
Bouchard, Hugo Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Emerging Applications of Spectral Computed Tomography CIHR 2 Renewal
Boutaba, Raouf University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Network Intelligence NSERC 1 New
Boyle, Alice Western University Canada Research Chair in Global Animal Movement Ecology NSERC 1 New
Britton, Ben The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Multiscale Correlative Electron Microscopy NSERC 1 New
Browne, Dillon University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Clinical Psychology SSHRC 2 Renewal
Budzinski, Roberto University of Lethbridge Canada Research Chair in Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Neural Computation NSERC 2 New
Burch, Sarah University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Transformative Climate Change Governance SSHRC 1 New
Burrows, Kyle Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Barrier Tissue Immunity and Chronic Inflammatory Disease CIHR 2 New
Cameron, Erin Saint Mary's University Canada Research Chair in Global Change Biology NSERC 2 New
Cameron, Ann-Frances HEC Montréal Canada Research Chair in Digital Communication and Multitasking SSHRC 2 Renewal
Carpentier, André Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Molecular Imaging of Diabetes CIHR 1 Renewal
Chan, Jessica The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Language, Literacy, and Early Learning SSHRC 2 New
Chitnis, Saurabh University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Inorganic Materials and Polymers NSERC 2 New
Choy, Emily McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Ecosystem Health NSERC 2 New
Chu, Li-Fang (Jack) University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Cellular Reprogramming CIHR 2 Renewal
Chun, Wendy Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Critical Algorithmic Studies SSHRC 1 New
Cloutier, Ryan McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Exoplanetary Astronomy NSERC 2 New
Code, Jillianne The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Learner Agency SSHRC 2 New
Cohen, Miriam Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in International Justice and Human Rights SSHRC 2 Renewal
Corbiere, Alan York University Canada Research Chair in Indigenous History of North America SSHRC 2 Renewal
Côté, Isabel Université du Québec en Outaouais Canada Research Chair in Third-Party Reproduction and Family Ties SSHRC 2 Renewal
Dalrymple, Ashley The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation CIHR 2 New
Desbiens, Caroline Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes SSHRC 1 Renewal
Didar, Tohid McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Nanobiomaterials NSERC 2 Renewal
Divangahi, Maziar McGill University Canada Research Chair in Trained Immunity CIHR 1 New
Doharty, Nadena The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Black Experiences in and through Education SSHRC 2 New
Eder, Lihi University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases CIHR 2 Renewal
Eizadirad, Ardavan Wilfrid Laurier University Canada Research Chair in Innovation and Inclusion in Education for Thriving School-Community Ecosystems SSHRC 2 New
El-Geneidy, Ahmed McGill University Canada Research Chair in Public Transport Planning and Operation NSERC 1 New
Evans, Natalya Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Observational Chemical Oceanography NSERC 2 New
Faraj, Samer McGill University Canada Research Chair in Technology and Organizing in Healthcare SSHRC 1 Renewal
Faria Andrade, Augusto University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Brain Tumour and Glial Biology CIHR 2 New
Favé, Marie-Julie Concordia University Canada Research Chair in Computational Genomics NSERC 2 New
Fenesi, Barbara Western University Canada Research Chair in Science of Learning SSHRC 2 Renewal
Fernandez Prada, Christopher Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Integrative Parasitology CIHR 1 New
Fletcher, Jared Mount Royal University Canada Research Chair in Integrative Physiology and Biomechanics of Locomotion NSERC 2 New
Fon, Edward McGill University Canada Research Chair in Parkinson’s Disease CIHR 1 Renewal
Gadermann, Anne The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Bio-Eco-Social Determinants of Child and Youth Mental Health CIHR 2 Renewal
Gadsden, Stephen McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Intelligent and Cognitive Engineering NSERC 2 New
Gehring, Kalle McGill University Canada Research Chair in Structural Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases CIHR 1 Renewal
Germain, Rachel The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Biodiversity Science NSERC 2 New
Ginsburg, Shiphra University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Health Professions Education CIHR 1 Renewal
Gongora, Romeo Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Decolonial Art Practices SSHRC 2 New
Grandfield, Kathryn McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Microscopy of Biomaterials and Biointerfaces NSERC 2 Renewal
Guarne, Alba McGill University Canada Research Chair in DNA transposition CIHR 1 Renewal
Harada, Megumi McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Combinatorial Algebraic and Symplectic Geometry NSERC 1 New
Harding, Shane University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Radiation Biology CIHR 2 New
Hartling, Lisa University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Synthesis and Translation CIHR 1 Renewal
Havaei, Farinaz The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Strengthening the Health System CIHR 2 New
He, Yanpu The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Immuno-Bioengineering NSERC 2 New
Hemberger, Myriam University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Developmental Genetics and Epigenetics CIHR 1 Renewal
Higgins, Drew McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies NSERC 2 New
Jacobsen, Hans-Arno University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Data-Intensive Systems NSERC 1 New
Julian, Lisa Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chair in Human Neural Stem Cell Biology and Brain Modeling CIHR 2 Renewal
Juncker, David McGill University Canada Research Chair in Bioengineering NSERC 1 Renewal
Kahindi, Aloysius University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in International Sustainable Development, Inequality and Social Innovation SSHRC 2 Renewal
Karboune, Salwa McGill University Canada Research Chair in Advanced Applications of Biocatalysis for the Synthesis of Functional Ingredients NSERC 1 New
Keough, Matthew York University Canada Research Chair in Addiction Vulnerability SSHRC 2 New
Kobsar, Dylan McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Applied Biomechanics and Movement Technologies NSERC 2 New
Koritzinsky, Marianne University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Cancer Redox and Radiation Biology CIHR 1 New
Laberge, Marie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Adolescent Work Disability Prevention SSHRC 2 Renewal
Laidlaw, Emily University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law SSHRC 2 Renewal
Lam, Tony University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Diabetes and Obesity CIHR 1 Renewal
Langevin, Rachel McGill University Canada Research Chair in Intergenerational (Dis)Continuity of Childhood Trauma CIHR 2 New
Lashitew, Addisu McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Enterprise SSHRC 2 New
Laventure, Audrey Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Functional Polymer Materials NSERC 2 Renewal
Lawal, Opeyemi University of Windsor Canada Research Chair in Environmental and Public Health Genomics NSERC 2 New
Leason, Jennifer University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Maternal-Child Wellness CIHR 2 Renewal
Lebel, Karina Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Biomechanical Movement Signature to Better Understand and Reduce Disability NSERC 2 Renewal
Leduc, Véronique Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Cultural Citizenship of Deaf People and Cultural Equity Practices SSHRC 2 Renewal
Li, Xing-Fang University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Analytical and Environmental Toxicology NSERC 1 Renewal
Liu, Kuan University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Causal Methods for Health Research NSERC 2 New
Lochmüller, Hanns University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Genomics and Health CIHR 1 Renewal
Lordkipanidzé, Marie Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Platelets as Biomarkers and Vectors CIHR 2 Renewal
Luederitz, Christopher Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Canada Research Chair in Entrepreneurship and SMEs in a Changing World SSHRC 2 New
MacDonald, Logan University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Art SSHRC 2 Renewal
Madigan, Sheri University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Child Mental Health and Well-Being CIHR 1 Advancement
Mahshid, Sara McGill University Canada Research Chair in Nano-Biosensing Devices CIHR 2 Renewal
Malboeuf-Hurtubise, Catherine Université Laval Canada Research Chair in the Arts and Existential Approaches to Mental Health  SSHRC 2 New
Maschmeyer, Lennart Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and National Security SSHRC 2 New
Mazerolle, Erin St. Francis Xavier University Canada Research Chair in Brain Health Literacy SSHRC 2 New
McKee, Marc McGill University Canada Research Chair in Biomineralization CIHR 1 Renewal
Mehlenbacher, Ashley University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Rhetorical Theory and Practice SSHRC 2 Renewal
Meila-Predoviciu, Marina University of Waterloo Canada Research Chair in Reliable Structure Discovery NSERC 1 New
Miconi, Diana Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Radicalization and Violence among Youth in Educational Contexts SSHRC 2 New
Miotto, Paula University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Immuno-Metabolism and Tissue Communication CIHR 2 New
Mirzaei, Amir Western University Canada Research Chair in Protective Coatings and Functional Thin Films NSERC 2 New
Morin, Mélanie Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Women’s Pelvic Health CIHR 1 New
Muise, Aleixo University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease CIHR 1 Renewal
Mushahwar, Vivian University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Functional Restoration CIHR 1 Renewal
Nguyen, Hai University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Health, Environment and Well-being SSHRC 1 New
Nicola, Wilten University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Computational Neuroscience CIHR 2 Renewal
Onwude, Daniel University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Computational Food Systems and Precision Nutrition NSERC 2 New
Paquet-Clouston, Masarah Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Economic Crime, Technology, and Democracy SSHRC 2 New
Pham, Thi Thanh Hien Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Small- and Medium-Sized Cities in Transformation SSHRC 2 Renewal
Plante, Isabelle Université du Québec à Montréal Canada Research Chair in Gender Differences in School SSHRC 2 Renewal
Pouliot, Eve Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Canada Research Chair in Youth, Catastrophes and Social Justice SSHRC 2 New
Prado, Marco Western University Canada Research Chair in Neurochemistry of Dementia CIHR 1 Renewal
Prasad, Viki Kumar University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Quantum Chemistry on Quantum Computers NSERC 2 New
Prodger, Jessica Western University Canada Research Chair in Genital Immunology and STI Prevention CIHR 2 Renewal
Pybus, Jennifer York University Canada Research Chair in Data, Empowerment and Artificial Intelligence SSHRC 2 Renewal
Robertson, Bryson University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Marine Renewable Energy NSERC 1 New
Roksandic, Mirjana The University of Winnipeg Canada Research Chair in Human Evolution NSERC 1 New
Rorick, Layla University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Language Revitalization, Reclamation, and Maintenance SSHRC 2 New
Ruan, John Bishop's University Canada Research Chair in Multi-Messenger Astrophysics NSERC 2 Renewal
Rueda, Zulma University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Infectious Diseases, Multimorbidity and Syndemics CIHR 2 Renewal
Russell, Thomas Carleton University Canada Research Chair in Frontiers of Econometric Analysis SSHRC 2 New
Rutter, Guy Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Diabetes and Pancreatic Beta Cell Biology CIHR 1 New
Saberian, Soodeh Thompson Rivers University Canada Research Chair in Economics of Climate Change, Disasters and Inequality SSHRC 2 New
Saulnier, Alana University of Guelph Canada Research Chair in Technology, Crime, and Public Policy SSHRC 2 New
Sauvé, Sébastien Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Citizen Science of Emerging Contaminants NSERC 1 New
Saxe, Shoshanna University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Infrastructure NSERC 2 Renewal
Sayed, Tarek The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Transportation Safety and Advanced Mobility NSERC 1 Renewal
Schwab, Joshua NSCAD University Canada Research Chair in Global Indigenous Cultural Practices SSHRC 2 New
Segura, Mariela Université de Montréal Canada Research Chair in Immunoglycomics of Infectious Diseases for One Health Innovations CIHR 1 Renewal
Seifitokaldani, Ali McGill University Canada Research Chair in Electrocatalysis for Renewable Energy Production and Conversion NSERC 2 Renewal
Sekeres, Melanie University of Ottawa Canada Research Chair in Contributions of Neurocognitive Functioning to Brain Health CIHR 2 Renewal
Seto, Emily University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Accessible Virtual Care Innovations NSERC 1 New
Shareck, Martine Université de Sherbrooke Canada Research Chair in Urban Health Equity and Young People CIHR 2 Renewal
Singla, Daisy University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Transformative Mental Healthcare CIHR 2 New
Soleymani, Leyla McMaster University Canada Research Chair in Miniaturized Biomedical Devices NSERC 1 Advancement
Srikantha, Pirathayini York University Canada Research Chair in Reliable and Secure Power Grid Systems NSERC 2 Renewal
St Pierre, Joshua University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies SSHRC 2 Renewal
Stark, Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik University of Victoria Canada Research Chair in the Embodied Politics of Indigenous Law SSHRC 1 New
Sumner, Tyne Daile Toronto Metropolitan University Canada Research Chair in Textual Futures SSHRC 2 New
Taghavi, Seyed Mohammad Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Modelling Complex Flows NSERC 2 Renewal
Tal, Eran McGill University Canada Research Chair in Data Ethics SSHRC 2 Renewal
Turvey, Stuart The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Precision Health CIHR 1 Renewal
Vachon, Brigitte McGill University Canada Research Chair in Subatomic Physics NSERC 1 New
Wager, Amanda Vancouver Island University Canada Research Chair in Community-Engaged Research SSHRC 2 Renewal
Wallace, Douglas Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Ocean Science and Technology NSERC 1 Renewal
Wallace, Valerie University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Retina Regeneration CIHR 1 Renewal
Wang, Lele The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Trustworthy Information Systems NSERC 2 New
Wang, Lu-Yang University of Toronto Canada Research Chair in Brain Development and Disorders CIHR 1 Renewal
Wijenayake, Sanoji The University of Winnipeg Canada Research Chair in Milk Nanovesicles and Applied Health NSERC 2 New
Wilson, Nicole University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Arctic Environmental Change and Governance SSHRC 2 Renewal
Wright, Galen University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Neurogenomics NSERC 2 Renewal
Wu, Haorui Dalhousie University Canada Research Chair in Resilience SSHRC 2 Renewal
Yoshiji, Satoshi McGill University Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Therapeutic Discovery CIHR 2 New
Zarychanski, Ryan University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Clinical Trials CIHR 1 New
Zhang, Xuehua University of Alberta Canada Research Chair in Soft Matter at Interfaces NSERC 1 Renewal
Zhou, Mi The University of British Columbia Canada Research Chair in Information Systems SSHRC 2 New
Zwicker, Jennifer University of Calgary Canada Research Chair in Disability Policy for Children and Youth CIHR 2 Renewal