Research Chair Programs
Research Chairs are prestigious academic distinctions bestowed upon faculty members recognized by their peers as having distinguished and renowned records of research or other scholarly or creative activity.
ORIS administers a number of research chair programs.
Board of Governors Research Chairs
This internal research chair program recognizes faculty who have demonstrated, or who have shown potential for, exceptional scholarly distinction.
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chair (CRC) program strives to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development.
Canada Excellence Research Chairs
The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program aims to recruit world-renowned researchers to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities.
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program supports institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work will help build a stronger, more resilient Canada.
Brenda Leung
Emmy Droog Chair in Complementary & Alternative Health
Miranda Leibel
Evelyn Hamilton Chair in Liberal Education
Susan Dieleman
Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership
Gerlinde Metz
Kolb Chair in Neuroscience
Shelley Hoover
RDAR Research Professor, Apiculture and Pollination Entomologist
Michele Konschuh
RDAR Research Professor, Irrigated Crop Production
Kim Stanford
RDAR Research Professor, Livestock Pathogens