Research Chairs in Business and Management
This grant supports U.S. scholars to research or teach in business fields at top Canadian universities, fostering academic exchange and collaboration between the U.S. and Canada.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: US$25,000 for 4 months (Queen's, Windsor); US$25,000–$38,000 for 4–6 months (University Canada West); up to 4 awards/year.
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to conduct research and/or teach at leading Canadian universities in business and management fields.
Key Information: Invitation letters are optional (not required); English is sufficient; awards begin September 2027 or January 2028.
Description
This award provides U.S. scholars the opportunity to affiliate with top Canadian universities—Queen's University (Smith School of Business), University Canada West, and University of Windsor (Odette School of Business)—as Fulbright Canada Research Chairs in Business and Management. Scholars may conduct research, collaborate with faculty, mentor students, guest lecture, and engage with the academic and local community. The program supports projects across all major business disciplines, including accounting, finance, management, marketing, digital technology, business analytics, organizational strategy, and related fields. The aim is to foster cross-border academic exchange, professional networking, and cultural engagement, advancing the Fulbright mission of mutual understanding between the U.S. and Canada.
