Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
The (CIRC) program is a one-time only federal initiative designed to attract world-leading, internationally-based (i.e., both working and residing outside of Canada at the time of the Program鈥檚 application deadline) researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. The CIRC Program is a tri-agency initiative of the (CIHR), the (NSERC) and the (SSHRC).
The program鈥檚 key objectives include:
- attracting world-leading researchers to strengthen Canada鈥檚 global competitiveness and innovation leadership;
- transforming bold discoveries into innovative products, ideas, policies and solutions that benefit Canadians and the world;
- helping Canada grow and sustain a critical mass of expertise in priority areas identified by the Government of Canada through the development of high-impact research teams, and;
- incentivizing strategic partnerships across sectors, such as industry, health systems, government and not-for-profit organizations, to accelerate the translation of research into practice and enhance long-term adoption and
Through the CIRC program, 糖心视频 University will strengthen our research culture and reputation by recruiting new world-leading, internationally-based faculty members with exceptional research records.
Current Opportunities
CIRC in Trustworthy, Quantum-Resilient AI for Cyber-Physical Infrastructure
Previous Postings
CIRC in AI-Driven Maritime Infrastructure Resilience in Arctic Regions
CIRC in Safety of Net-Zero Energy and Mineral Resources