##  [Federal Research Chair Programs](/federal-research-chair-programs) 

The Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation is responsible for the administration of a number of federal research chair programs.



### Canada Research Chairs

The Government of Canada established the Canada Research Chairs program in 2000 to enable Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and become world-class research centres.



[Learn more](/federal-research-chair-programs/canada-research-chairs "Canada Research Chairs")









### Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada

The Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program supports institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work will help build a stronger, more resilient Canada. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact.



[Learn more](/federal-research-chair-programs/eddie-goldenberg-research-chairs-canada "Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada")











#### **Canada Excellence Research Chairs**

The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program aims to support world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities.



[Learn more](/federal-research-chair-programs/canada-excellence-research-chairs "Canada Excellence Research Chairs")









#### **Canada 150 Research Chairs**

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.



[Learn more](/federal-research-chair-programs/canada-150-research-chairs "Canada 150 Research Chairs")









Information on the [President's Excellence Chairs](http://academic.ubc.ca/ubc-presidents-excellence-chairs) program, created to attract great faculty who will enable cutting-edge research and an excellent student learning experience to attract top students, is available on the VP Academic website.