Canada announces the recruitment of 64 new international researchers, mainly from the US

Canada has brought in 64 professors to lead scientific research at universities across the country, a majority of whom are from the US, providing them with millions of dollars through a new research fund.

Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on 27/08/2026 that the government was giving $541 million (€336.12m) in research funding to new research leaders recruited into Canadian institutions.

The Canadian government added that $504m will go to those first 64 professors and the remaining $37m will support universities in recruiting 63 new "emerging leaders" over the next year.

These funds are from Ottawa's $1.7 billion (€1.06bn) Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. Launched in December 2025, it comprises a suite of programmes to attract 1,000 leading international…