Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP)

Canada Research Chair Requirements

All Canada Research Chair positions must be filled using requirements for recruitment and nomination, which are based on the principles of openness, transparency and accountability. The University of Calgary invites nominee applications from all qualified individuals.

UCalgary Canada Research Chair Utilization

The University of Calgary's Canada Research Chair utilization spreadsheet is maintained by the Canada Research Chair Program and includes the number of Canada Research Chairs allocated to UCalgary, how many are filled and by whom, and types of “flex” moves. 

Canada Research Chair Advertisements/Job Postings

All University of Calgary Canada Research Chair advertisements for all active and archived positions can be found on the current Canada Research Opportunites page. 

CRC EDI Requirements

A diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is also essential to developing excellent, innovative and impactful research that may help seize opportunities and address global challenges.

CRC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Practices

This guide is a tool to determine how best to address areas for improvement identified when assessing their recruitment practices and work environment.

Tri-Agency Indigenous Research Statement

The Canada Research Coordinating Committee co-developed with the Indigenous Peoples Assembly to develop an interdisciplinary research and learning model that contributes to reconciliation.

2006 Canadian Human Rights Settlement Agreement

2019 Addendum to the 2006 Settlement Agreement

2021 Canadian Human Rights Settlement Agreement

Representation in the program

The program requires all participating institutions to set and meet equity targets in recognition of the persistent systemic barriers faced by researchers who are women, gender minorities, racialized minorities, persons with disabilities and Indigenous Peoples in accessing the program, which has led to their historical underrepresentation.

Canada Research Chairs Program: Equity Target-Setting Exercise (2021-2029)

This document outlines the target percentages set by the institution in alignment with the methodology specified by the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) for the 2021-2029 period and the equity targets in the number of chairs for the December 2022 deadline.

Establishing equity and diversity targets page on the Canada Research Chairs

All participating institutions are required to establish equity targets, using the program’s methodology, to address systemic barriers to participation in the program for individuals from the four designated groups: racialized minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and women and gender minorities.

Employment Equity Policy

This policy aims to establish the terms under which the University of Calgary implements employment equity under the Government of Canada Federal Contractors Program. This policy applies to all faculty and staff at the University of Calgary.

Workplace Accommodation Policy

This policy applies to the Accommodation of Academic Staff Members, Postdoctoral Scholars, Graduate Student Staff Members and Employees at the University. It facilitates arrangements that eliminate barriers to ensure that those who are otherwise able to work are not excluded from doing so based on a Protected Ground.

Protected Disclosure and Research Integrity Office

The Protected Disclosure and Research Integrity Office (PDRI Office) serves as a centralized resource for all members of the university community and the central point of contact for dealing with Protected Disclosures and Research Integrity issues.  Reports on formal complaints are conveyed to senior leadership through the Protected Disclosure and Research Integrity Office; reports on informal complaints are prepared for senior leadership by the Office of EDI.

UCalgary Strategies and Plans

See our roadmaps and progress reports, and get a look at how we're doing at reaching our goals.

ii' taa'poh'to'p

Launched in 2017, ii' taa'poh'to'p guides the University of Calgary on its path to truth and reconciliation.

Framework for Growth

The framework will serve as the formal definition of the University’s intent, provide a common understanding of our approach and set the parameters under which future initiatives for growth will be considered. Individual initiatives for growth must still follow routing and approval stages set out in the University of Calgary’s governance processes.