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New and Renewed Faculty of Medicine Canada Research Chairs Announced

Published: 17 December 2010

Federal Minister of Industry Tony Clement announced in November 2010 the Government’s major investment in the Canada Research Chairs Program, enabling the country to strengthen its position as a world leader in university research and development.

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During the 10th anniversary celebration of the program, Minister Clement announced an investment of $275.6 million to fund 310 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs at 53 Canadian universities.ÌýÌý McGill has been allocated $15.4 millionÌýof the fund for research.

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The Chairs are divided into two pools.Ìý Tier One researchers receive $200,000 per year for seven years (totaling $1.4 million), and Tier Two researchers receive $100,000 per year for five years (totaling $500,000).

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The Faculty of Medicine’s New Tier One Canada Research Chairs

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The Faculty of Medicine’s Renewed Tier Two Canada Research Chairs

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