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Queen’s University welcomes applications from outstanding established scholars with a record of or potential for knowledge translation and mobilization in targeted areas or research excellence. 

The  is designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers from abroad to Canada, with the aim of addressing pressing global and domestic challenges, strengthening Canada’s contribution to international research and innovation, and generating lasting social and economic benefits. Chairs are expected to build significant new partnerships and collaborations with both Canadian and international entities (industry, health systems, government and not-for-profit organizations), as well as by and with Indigenous Peoples and communities, where appropriate. A core expectation is that Chairs, and their research teams, will actively translate and mobilize research outcomes into practice, policy, and commercialization pathways that deliver measurable social and economic benefits for Canada and the world. Hence, the program requires that the scholarship can be translated and that it is mission driven.   

Impact+ Research Chairs will lead ambitious research programs in one of the following priority areas identified by the Government of Canada: 

• advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity); 
• health, including biotechnology; 
• clean technology and resource value chains; 
• environment, climate resilience and the Arctic; 
• food and water security; 
• democratic and community resilience; 
• manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or 
• defence and dual-use technologies. 

Impact+ Research Chair recruitment is a multi-stage process, where applicants first apply to a nomination posting at the institution. Select nominees will work in partnership with Queen’s to apply to the 2026 Impact+ competition. Queen’s University will provide substantial institutional support in the co-preparation and co-development of the program application and will ensure institutional alignment, including application to the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders and Research Training Awards to recruit scholars at all levels to support the incumbent’s area of research. Complementary funding for infrastructure and recruitment of emerging leaders may also be leveraged through the Canada Impact+ suite of funding.  

Review of applications will begin on January 9, 2026, continuing until positions are filled.

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Opportunities through the program will be posted at a later date.

Opportunities through the  program will be posted at a later date. 

Through research elucidating the fundamental building blocks of the universe to the nature of dark matter, Queen’s researchers in astroparticle physics are world leaders in the field. Building on Arthur B. McDonald’s Nobel-Prize winning discovery on the properties of neutrinos, the team pursues questions that lie at the intersection of astrophysics and particle physics: What is the nature of dark matter and dark energy? How have the properties of particles, like the neutrino, shaped the evolution of the universe? Are there additional space-time dimensions?   

Queen’s is uniquely positioned to respond to these questions with its leadership of the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute (MI) and the major national research facility SNOLAB. An underground facility, SNOLAB is the deepest and cleanest laboratory of its kind and is a world leader in neutrino and dark matter research. Hosted at Queen’s, the McDonald Institute is the cross-Canada network for astroparticle physics researchers, uniting experimental, theoretical, and technical expertise within one organization. Through this leadership Queen’s is positioning Canada at the forefront of breakthrough global-scale experiments in astroparticle physics, cosmology, and astronomy.  

We welcome applications from researchers with internationally recognized, world-leading programs focused on Astroparticle Physics. The successful candidate will have strong alignment with the research programs of the MI and SNOLAB, which includes research into the nature of dark matter, understanding fundamental neutrino properties, and exploring what can be learned through multi-messenger astronomy.   

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Queen's is strategically positioning itself to lead the next computing revolution in Canada, helping the country achieve secure and sovereign supercomputing power to support bold innovation and research goals across disciplines.  

Our strong team consists of experts in generative artificial intelligence (AI), supercomputing infrastructure and capacity, natural language processing, human-machine interactions, robotics, wearable computing devices, intelligent communication systems, and software engineering. Many of them are hosted at the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute, created in 2018 as a hub for cross-disciplinary collaboration. This team will shape Canada's competitiveness on the global scene and create the infrastructure to allow Canadian researchers to ask bigger and more complex questions.  

To complement this team, we welcome applications from world-class researchers focused on one or more of the following areas related to AI: Agentic AI, Reinforcement Learning, AI Reasoning, Multimodal AI, Generative AI, Biologically Inspired Models, or AI in Robotics.   

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Queen's researchers are at the forefront of developing innovative materials for several applications. A key part of this effort is carried out at the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI), where chemistry, physics, engineering and medical researchers explore the use of thin carbon layers to protect and extend the lifespan of critical metals. This interdisciplinary research has potential applications across industries, including cancer care, electrochemical energy conversion and storage, and corrosion protection of renewable energy infrastructure in extreme environments.     

C2MCI was founded in 2022, bolstered by a $24 million New Frontiers in Research Fund grant. In the upcoming years, we expect to see the impact of this fundamental research unfold, saving billions across infrastructure and manufacturing costs, and improving medical imaging and healthcare worldwide.   

We welcome applications from researchers with internationally recognized, world-leading programs focused on Precision Nanomedicine and Nanomaterials, Micro Materials and Innovations, and Innovative Advanced Materials for Macro Applications.   

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Human curiosity drives us to explore and discover, revealing both our place in the world and solutions to global challenges. At Queen’s, researchers study Earth’s systems, from landscapes and freshwater networks to the impacts of climate change, while also advancing mathematical models, molecular sciences, and interactions between social, biological, and environmental systems. Foundational work in astroparticle physics, astronomy, and quantum photonics is complemented by scholarship in Indigenous and diverse ways of knowing, expanding our understanding of the planet and the universe. 

Research in health at Queen’s spans discovery science, clinical practice, and community-based care, advancing new knowledge and treatments that improve lives. Scholars are leading innovations in cancer therapy and clinical trials, while also transforming approaches to cardiovascular disease, brain health, inflammation, and infectious disease. From medical imaging and novel technologies to public health and prevention, interdisciplinary teams are addressing the most pressing health challenges and advancing lifelong wellbeing for all. 

Queen’s researchers explore what it means to be human through studies of history, culture, language, politics, and the arts. This scholarship addresses inequality, colonialism, Indigenous rights, and the impacts of media and technology, while also highlighting the role of creativity and cultural diversity in shaping our world. By advancing understanding of democracy, justice, and human dignity, this work helps envision just and inclusive futures and informs ethical responses to global challenges. 

Materials research at Queen’s is driving advances in energy, infrastructure, technology, and health. From designing corrosion-resistant coatings and sustainable materials to developing applications for medical treatments and clean energy, researchers are building solutions for today and tomorrow. Integrating insights from engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine, this work delivers innovations that support resilient infrastructure, greener energy, and improved quality of life. 

Supercomputing and advanced analytics are transforming how researchers address complex global questions. At Queen’s, experts are building capacity in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and human–machine interaction, with applications across business, health, and the humanities. This work not only drives innovation but also examines issues of equity, privacy, and ethics, ensuring technology serves society responsibly and sustainably. 

Researchers at Queen’s are tackling the dual challenges of climate change and social prosperity. Their work advances green energy, sustainable infrastructure, and resource solutions, while also addressing governance, peacebuilding, and inclusive citizenship. By collaborating with communities and exploring education, migration, accessibility, and equity, this research helps shape societies that are more resilient, just, and sustainable for generations to come.