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Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone

The Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone program aims to invigorate research on the Francophonie.
  • Uphold and strengthen the University of Ottawa’s tradition of excellence in research on the Francophonie in Ontario, in Canada, and around the world. 
  • Promote research on the Francophonie that ties into the University’s strategic areas of research. 
  • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration in research on the Francophonie. 
  • Foster the development and inclusion of new researchers on the Francophonie from here and elsewhere, at every level (master’s and Ph.D. students, postdocs, interns, researchers, and professors).
  • Ensure the internal and external visibility of CRMF research activities, especially through knowledge mobilization.

Learn more about the Research chairs evaluation committee.

Current research areas

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Francophonie in Ontario

University of Ottawa/Institut du Savoir Montfort Joint Chair on the Health of Francophones in Ontario

Research Chair on Immigration and Franco-Ontarian Communities

Research Chair on Digital Thriving in Franco-Ontarian Communities

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Francophonie in Canada (excluding Ontario)

Research Chair on Québec, Canadian Francophonie and Cultural Changes

Canadian Francophonie Research Chair in Language Rights

Canadian Francophonie Research Chair in Health

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Francophonie around the world

International Francophonie Research Chair

Research Chair on International Francophonie and the Health of Immigrants and Refugees from Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa

International Francophonie Research Chair on Cultural Heritage Policies

International Francophonie Research Chair on Political Aspirations and Movements in Francophone Africa

International Francophonie Research Chair on Digital Health Technologies

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University of Ottawa Senghor Chair

Vacant, in process of being filled

Francophone Mobility Chairs

As part of the Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone initiative, the University of Ottawa has created the Francophone Mobility Chairs program to support international researchers who would like to spend time at the University of Ottawa.