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 150 Research Chair
Established in celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, the Canada 150 Research Chairs program was created to enhance Canada's reputation as a global centre for science, research, and innovation excellence.
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 ad Pollination Entomologist
Michelle Konschuh
RDAR Research Professor, Irrigated Crop Production
Kim Stanford
RDAR Research Professor, Livestock Pathogens