Canada Research Chairs Deadlines
For the OCtober 20, 2026 Submission
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July 28, 2026 |
New and renewal nominations: Please complete the CRC website forms, upload the associated attachments, and inform Glen Thomas (at crcadmin@ualberta.ca) that the nomination is ready for review, by this date. Paper copies are not needed. Applicants will also create new projects on the RSO Researcher Homepage at this time and send the associated RES# to Glen Thomas. Please make initial contact with referees at this time asking if they are willing to provide letters due by September 8. Once you’ve confirmed referees’ participation, letters are managed by Glen Thomas (see “Getting Started Guide” for details). |
| Contact your Associate Dean (Research) and Amin Karim (RSO Finance) to discuss any possible CFI allocation related to an upcoming CRC application. |
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| September 8, 2026 | Deadline for electronic copy of letters of reference to be received by CRC Coordinator & Advisor. Letters should be sent to: crcadmin@ualberta.ca. |
| September 8, 2026 | Results of the first internal review returned. |
| September 15, 2026 |
Nominations and renewal nominations: Please update all electronic files (on the Convergence Portal) for review and decision by the President’s Advisory Committee for Senior Academic Appointments (PACSAA). Notify Glen Thomas (crcadmin@ualberta.ca) when files are complete. |
| October 6, 2026 | Results of the review by PACSAA returned to nominating team. |
| October 13, 2026 | Approved nominations: Please complete any requested revisions to the forms and upload the revised attachments to the Convergence Portal by this date. This is your final copy. Glen Thomas will obtain the Provost's approval on the nomination. |
| October 20, 2026 | CRC Deadline: In cooperation with the Provost, Glen Thomas will submit approved nominations electronically to the Chairs Secretariat (Ottawa). |
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April 2027 |
Anticipated CRC Decision |
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April 1, 2027 |
Earliest start date |
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Fall 2027 |
Anticipated Public Announcement (subject to change) |
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Glen Thomas
CRC Coordinator & Advisor
780-492-6266
Email: crcadmin@ualberta.ca