Call for Applications for Lakehead University Research Chairs (LURC) - Deadline: March 1, 2025

The Lakehead University Research Chairs Program recognizes high-quality research, scholarly and creative achievement, by providing a two‐year research grant to support an individual’s program of research. The LURC program is a key initiative in retaining outstanding research talent at our institution, a goal consistent with Lakehead’s Research Plan. Lakehead University is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of the University. Lakehead recognizes the value in all types of research, including but not limited to non-traditional research areas, both traditional and non-traditional research outputs, and community-based research, in addition to the value in mentoring, professional service, the formation of partnerships, and outreach activities.

Lakehead University is seeking applications for two (2) new 2025-2027 Lakehead University Research Chairs, one (1) in the disciplines supported by SSHRC/CIHR and one (1) in the disciplines supported by NSERC/CIHR.

Value of Award
Up to $45,000 as a research grant (up to $22,500/year) tenable over two years beginning April 1, 2025. 
 
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the Romeo Research Portal no later than 4:30 PM on March 1, 2025. For more information, please refer to the following link for the LURC call for applications and eligibility details.  Please contact Anne Klymenko, Director, Research Services at aklymenk@lakeheadu.ca any additional questions regarding this call.