Research

Distinguished University Scholar

The Office of the Provost and VP Academic has launched the call for the Distinguished University Scholar Program. This program recognizes exceptional members of faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning, or who have the potential to demonstrate such leadership. DUS awardees receive an annual salary stipend of $20,000 and […]

Canada First Research Excellence Fund

The Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) recently launched a call for the nominations for the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) competition. The CFREF was created to support Canada’s postsecondary institutions in their efforts to become global research leaders. The CFREF helps institutions: CFREF aims to support large-scale research programs focusing on existing institutional […]

Canada Excellence Research Chairs

Open Call for Nominations – Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program The Office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) recently launched a call for nominations for the 5th competition of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program. UBC has a cap of $4M per year on the total dollar value of applications that can be […]

FoM Application Process For External Recruitment Of Chairs

Last updated: November, 2022 Full application due March 22, 2023 It is important to highlight that the opportunity is open only to people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, and people from minoritized gender identity groups. External recruitment of chairs proposals should describe the phenotype of the faculty member intended to fill the position without […]

FoM Application Process For Internal Allocation Of Chairs

Last updated: November, 2022 Full application due March 22, 2023 Faculty of Medicine have posted an internal call for CRC T1 and CRC T2 applications from federally designated groups. It is important to highlight that the opportunity is open only to people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, and people from minoritized gender identity groups. In the application […]

Faculty Of Medicine Call For Canada Research Chair (Tier 1 & 2) Applications From Federally Designated Groups

Overview The Faculty of Medicine (FoM) invites applications for up to one Tier 1 and up to six Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in any field of research aligned to the FoM strategic plan. This competition is open to FoM Departments/Schools with Centres/Institutes as partners, as appropriate. Tier 1 Chairs are seven-year positions, renewable once, intended for experienced researchers who are world […]

Dr. Megan Levings and her team in the lab

Canada Research Chairs

The Canada Research Chairs Program provides the Faculty of Medicine with opportunities to nominate outstanding researchers in areas that further our strategic plan.  Current Opportunities Current Canada Research Chairs

Meet Stuart Turvey

Meet Stuart Turvey

Professor, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine

UBC Faculty of Medicine Precision Health Co-Lead