Canada Research Chairs Program
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In 2000, the Government of Canada in cooperation with post-secondary institutions established the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program. The program aims to create and provide research funding for 2,000 Chairs positions for Canadian and foreign academics in key academic fields by 2005. The intent of the CRC program is to give Canada a competitive edge in attracting, recruiting, and retaining academics who are world leaders in their respective fields of expertise.
TYPES OF CHAIRS
- Seven-year renewable Chairs for experienced researchers considered world leaders in their fields;
- Five-year Chairs, renewed once, for researchers with potential to lead in their fields.
HIRING CRITERIA
Universities hiring Foreign Workers for Canada Research Chairs positions :
- Do not need to apply for an HRSDC labour market opinion;
- May inform foreign CRC recipients to apply for a work permit directly at a CIC visa office or at a Canadian Port of Entry, in the case of citizens of the United States, St. Pierre et Miquelon, and Greenland.
CRC WEB SITE
Learn more about the Canada Research Chairs program at www.chairs.gc.ca .