| Important Dates | |
| January 24, 2025 | Competition Launch |
| February 19, 2025 | Departments/Schools Complete Finance Consultation |
| February 17 – 21, 2025 | Last week to Consult for Space Requirements |
| March 12, 2025 | Departments/Schools Complete Internal Consultation/Adjudication |
| March 13, 2025 | Departments/Schools Submit EOI |
| April 24, 2025 | Full Application Deadline for FoM Competition |
| Early July 2025 | Applicants notified of FoM Competition Results |
Overview
The Faculty of Medicine (FoM) is pleased to announce a competition for up to four Tier 1 and up to three Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). This opportunity is open to FoM Departments and Schools, with Centres and Institutes encouraged to participate as partners where appropriate.
Applications may be submitted through two streams: the Internal Stream and the External Stream. Both streams welcome proposals from all fields of research that align with the FoM strategic plan.
In accordance with the Canada Research Chair Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan, this competition is open only to individuals who self-identify as people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, or individuals from minoritized gender identity groups. Notably, at least one Tier 1 Chair within the internal stream is dedicated to retaining a researcher with a disability.
Tier 1 Chairs
Tier 1 Chairs are prestigious seven-year positions, renewable once, intended for exceptional researchers who are internationally recognized as leaders in their fields. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to hold, a full-time, tenure stream appointment at the rank of Professor at UBC. Exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor may also apply, provided they anticipate promotion to Professor within one to two years of taking up the Chair.
Tier 2 Chairs
Tier 2 Chairs are five-year positions, renewable once, designed to support exceptional emerging scholars who demonstrate the potential to lead in their fields. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to hold, a full-time, tenure stream appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at UBC. Candidates more than 10 years removed from their highest degree may still be eligible for a Tier 2 Chair if they have experienced legitimate career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, health issues, or other circumstances as outlined in the program’s guidelines – see acceptable justifications).
This competition aligns with the goals of the Canada Research Chair Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan, which aims to remove barriers to the equitable participation of underrepresented groups. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Canada Research Chairs website for complete program information, including detailed eligibility criteria: www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca.
Number of Proposals per Department/School
Departments/Schools may submit a maximum number of proposals based on the number of tenure stream FTEs (including Tenure Track and Grant Tenure Track FTEs) within the Department/School:
- Up to 30 tenure stream faculty members – up to 2 proposals
- 31-50 tenure stream faculty members – up to 3 proposals
- 51-70 tenure stream faculty members – up to 4 proposals
- 71+ tenure stream faculty members – up to 5 proposals
Departments/Schools may submit Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 proposals for internal allocation and/or external recruitment of chairs. The proportion of internal/external chairs awarded through the competition will be determined by an adjudication committee based on the quality of the proposals and the alignment to the Faculty of Medicine’s strategic priorities.
Additional Proposals for Researchers with Disabilities
In alignment with UBC’s efforts to increase the representation of researchers with disabilities in the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program, Departments/Schools may submit additional internal applications beyond the standard maximum allocation specifically for researchers with disabilities. These additional proposals aim to foster inclusivity, enhance representation, and acknowledge the significant contributions of researchers with disabilities.
Step 1 – Department/School Financial Validation & Approval Process
To determine the type and number of applications (internal vs. external) and the appropriate Tier (Tier 1 or Tier 2), Departments/Schools must first complete financial validation. This ensures a clear understanding of financial capacity before moving forward with internal consultations and application submissions.
Process:
- Financial Planner Preparation:
- Departments/Schools must consult with their Finance Manager to prepare a financial planner for each potential application, assessing:
- Chairholder’s salary (including Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 costs).
- Research support funding.
- Any delta during the CRC term.
- Long-term salary commitment after the CRC term concludes.
- Departments/Schools must consult with their Finance Manager to prepare a financial planner for each potential application, assessing:
- Validation and Recommendation:
- The Director, Academic Finance, FoM, will evaluate the completed financial planner to assess the unit’s financial capacity and provide a recommendation on whether the application can proceed.
- Please send the 2025 FoM CRC Validation Form to Allison Kim, Director, Academic Finance, FoM, along with the completed Financial Planner for final validation and recommendation.
Important:
- Units are limited to a maximum number of applications based on their tenure-stream faculty FTEs.
- Financial validation for all applications must be completed by February 19, 2025, to ensure progression to the internal consultation stage.
- No applications will be accepted without formal validation of financial capacity.
Step 2 – Department/School Internal Consultation/Adjudication Process & Expression of Intent (EOI)
After receiving financial validation and approval, Departments/Schools must conduct a unit-wide internal consultation and adjudication process to finalize their submissions.
Purpose:
This step ensures applications are aligned with the unit’s strategic priorities, equity and inclusion goals, and financial capacity, while adhering to competition limits.
- Representational Gaps and EDI Goals:
- Identify opportunities to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in alignment with UBC’s priorities and CRC Program requirements.
- Strategic Alignment:
- Confirm research areas align with the strategic plans of the Department/School, Faculty of Medicine, and UBC’s interdisciplinary research goals.
- Tier and Type of Applications:
- Determine the appropriate Tier (1 or 2) for each Chair.
- Differentiate between:
- Internal applications: Allocated to current UBC tenure-stream faculty.
- External applications: For recruiting new chairholders.
- Proposal Limit Compliance:
- Finalize the number of applications to be submitted, ensuring adherence to the maximum allowed based on tenure-stream FTEs.
- Expression of Intent (EOI):
- Submit an EOI to the Office of Research by March 13, 2025, summarizing:
- Proposed applications.Strategic alignment.
- Representational gaps and EDI considerations.
- Submit an EOI to the Office of Research by March 13, 2025, summarizing:
*Note: Only current full-time, tenure-stream UBC faculty are eligible to apply for internal chair positions.
Please submit the EOI to Corné du Plessis, Strategic Programs Officer, in the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Research by no later than March 13, 2025.
Step 3 – Application Process
Please use one of the following links outlining the appropriate application process:
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FoM Application Process for Internal Allocation of Chairs
FoM Application Process for Internal Allocation of Chairs
Last updated: January 24, 2025
Full application due April 24, 2025:
Faculty of Medicine have posted an internal call for CRC T1 and CRC T2 applications from federally designated groups.
In alignment with the Canada Research Chair Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan, this competition is open only to individuals who self-identify as people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, or individuals from minoritized gender identity groups. Notably, at least one Tier 1 Chair within the internal stream is dedicated to retaining a researcher with a disability.
Departments/Schools may only submit full applications on behalf of nominees s who have completed the self-identification survey and belong to one or more of the designated groups.
The survey can be accessed via the following link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WJHol7SfPxRMu9
Self-identification is necessary for the University to determine eligibility for this CRC search. This information will be stored in a secure database within the Equity & Inclusion Office and made available to members of the committee to advance accessibility, equity, and fair adjudication in this nomination process.
A complete application package for internal applicants includes:
- 2025 CRC Nominee Support Attestation Form (maximum 1 ½-pages) from the Department Head or School Director outlining institutional support that will be offered to the nominee by the Department/School, should the application be successful;
- 2025 CRC Competition Internal Application (maximum 7-pages, excluding 2-pages of references);
- A full UBC CV;
- Financial Planner: Please contact your Department/School Finance Manager to complete and validate the financial planner.
- EDI Statement: A brief statement (1-2 pages) of the applicant’s current or planned contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic, professional, or community contexts.
Details for each document are as follows:
1. CRC Nominee Support Attestation Form
2025 CRC Nominee Support Attestation Form
This form is used to document and confirm the unit’s commitment to providing institutional support for a Canada Research Chair nominee, ensuring it aligns with support levels offered to other Chairs of the same tier and discipline.
Please use the following file naming criteria when submitting the letter of support: [Unit Name]_[Application Name]_2025FoMCRC _NSA Form.pdf
2. CRC Competition Internal Application
2025 CRC Competition Internal Application Template
The CRC Competition Internal Application covers the following:
- Quality of the nominee (maximum 1-page)
- The nominee must outline that they are:
- Recognized internationally as an outstanding and innovative world-class researcher whose accomplishments have had a major impact in their field (Tier 1); and
- An excellent emerging researcher of world-class caliber who has demonstrated particular research creativity and the potential to achieve international recognition in their field within the next five to ten years (Tier 2).
- The nominee must outline that they are:
- Research Program (maximum 6-pages; see “For nominations” section on CRC website for specific guidelines for each section listed below):
- Context
- Methodology
- Engagement with research users and communication of results
- Description of training strategies
- References (maximum 2-pages) – a list a list of all references cited in the proposed research program
Please use the following file naming criteria when submitting the Internal Application: [Unit Name]_[Application Name]_2025FoMCRC _ Internal.pdf
3. Full Curriculum vitae
Please use the UBC CV format.
Please use the following file naming criteria when submitting the CV: [Unit Name]_[Application Name]_2025FoMCRC _ CV.pdf
4. Financial Planner
A financial planner with commitment to fund the academic position in perpetuity with internal UBC funding source during and post CRC. These funds may come from Departmental/School/Centre/Institute/research cluster budgets or an equivalent sustainable long-term funding source, such as endowment funding. Clearly identify the funding gap if there is any. Please note, you must contact your Department/School Finance Manager to complete and validate the financial planner.
Please use the following file naming criteria when submitting the financial planner: [Unit Name]_[Application Name]_2025FoMCRC_Finance
5. EDI Statement
Provide a brief statement (1-2 pages) that describe any current or planned engagements and contributions made to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic (research/scholarship, teaching/learning), professional (non-academic or cliniucal work), or community (local, national, international community-based) contexts.
Please use the following file naming criteria when submitting the EDI statement: [Unit Name]_[Application Name]_2025FoMCRC_EDIStatement
Application Submission
Please submit the full internal application here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mx4znk5wua4sQK
Proposals are due on April 24, 2025 at 11:59AM.
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Corné du Plessis in the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Research via email at corne.duplessis@ubc.ca. To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility.
FoM Application Process for External Recruitment of Chairs
FoM Application Process for External Recruitment of Chairs
Last updated: January 24, 2025
Full application due April 24, 2025
Eligibility Criteria & Application Process
To be eligible for external CRC applications, Departments and Schools must first complete the financial validation process. This begins with consulting their Finance Manager, who will prepare a financial planner assessing the unit’s ability to support the prospective recruit’s salary, including any delta during the CRC term and full salary commitments after the term concludes.
The validated financial planner, along with the 2025 FoM CRC Validation Form, must then be submitted to Allison Kim, Director, Academic Finance, FoM, who will evaluate the unit’s financial capacity and provide a recommendation on whether the unit can proceed with an external chair application. Once the financial validation is completed, Departments and Schools must email Corné du Plessis, Strategic Programs Officer in the Faculty of Medicine Office of Research, with the validated financial planner and the recommendation from the Director, Academic Finance.
Upon receiving these documents, Corné will share the external proposal template and provide instructions for the next steps. Only Departments and Schools that have completed this validation process and received the necessary approvals will be permitted to submit external application packages to the Office of Research.
Additionally, Departments/Schools are urged to promptly fill out the 2025 CRC Space Plan template [Space Plan Template Link] to prevent potential delays in securing space planning approval.
Submission Deadline
Complete external application packages must be submitted via email to Corné du Plessis in the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Research by no later than 11:59AM on April 24, 2025. Be sure to obtain a confirmation email to verify that your application package has been successfully received.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Corné du Plessis in the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Research.
Post-Competition Process
Internal Chairs
Successful internal applicants are expected to submit a nomination application to CRC Program in the Fall 2025 CRC national competition.
External Chairs
Successful external proposals will be granted 12 months to advertise and fill the chair and must also adhere to the CRC recruiting and advertising requirements for nominating chairholders. Failure to meet these requirements will result in chair allocations to be reassigned by the Dean’s office. At this stage, the usual recruitment process for hiring full-time tenure stream Faculty members will be followed. Please consult with the Faculty Affairs team for assistance with completing the full FoM Recruitment Planner, preparing the draft ad, and obtaining the necessary approvals for posting. Please note if the position(s) are not filled within 12 months, the chair(s) will return back to the Faculty. This period may be extended in exceptional circumstances, although Departments/Schools are required to make a case for extensions. The Faculty Affairs team will work with you on such requests if required.
Moreover, in order to ensure that Departments/Schools comply with the commitments in their proposal, the Faculty reserves the right to participate on the search and nomination committee. It is important to highlight that only the four federally designated groups (people with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, and people from minoritized gender identity groups) will be eligible to apply.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Corné du Plessis in the Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Research.