CIRIF Intake 1
Funds institutions hosting Canada Impact Chairs through major infrastructure support.
The Canada Impact+ Research Infrastructure Fund (CIRIF) is a $400 million CAD CFI program created under the 2025 federal budget as part of the broader $1.7 billion Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. The Initiative also includes $1 billion for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (administered by TIPS), $120 million for Emerging Leaders (TIPS), and $133.6 million for Research Training Awar…
Research infrastructure supporting Canada Impact+ Research Chairs across eight strategic areas: advanced digital technologies, health/biotech, clean technology, environment/climate, food/water security, democratic resilience, advanced manufacturing, and defence.
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