Over $541 million in funding supports a generational investment to attract world-leading researchers to Canada
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and Minister Responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, and Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in Vancouver, announced over $541 million in research funding for Intake 1 of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada and the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders programs.
Launched in December 2025 by ministers Joly and Michel, the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program is the centrepiece of the $1.7 billion Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative (Impact+). Combining a globally competitive award value with exceptional speed in program delivery, the Research Chairs program gives Canadian institutions the scale and tools to compete globally for world-leading researchers, establish exceptional teams and partnerships, and pursue ambitious research in fields critical to Canada's prosperity, sovereignty, health and resilience. By translating discoveries into new technologies, practices and evidence-and training the next generation of research leaders-the program will build enduring research and innovation capacity and deliver lasting benefits for Canadians.
$504 million over eight years will support 64 Research Chairs in Intake 1. These Research Chairs will advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada's strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Through research in areas including arctic governance and community resilience, translational molecular imaging and therapy, and sustainable transportation futures, these investments will strengthen Canada's research excellence while accelerating the translation of discoveries into real-world benefits that enhance the country's resilience and prosperity and improve the health and well-being of Canadians.
Over $37 million in funding will also support institutions in the recruitment of 63 Emerging Leaders over the next year.
Along with the Research Chairs and Emerging Leaders, Impact+ seeks to build Canada's research talent at every career stage. Additional funding streams support international and returning Canadian research trainees, and provide the infrastructure needed for world-leading research.
Today's results represent leading minds from 13 countries, and dozens of Canadians choosing to continue their cutting-edge research at home. Together, these investments create a strong talent pipeline that will translate research discoveries into real-world applications and tangible health and socio-economic benefits to Canadians.
