Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in Business Analytics or Finance
Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming, teaching and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry.
About the Position
The Fulbright Visiting Research Chair(s) will have opportunities to deliver public lectures, give seminar presentations, lecture in an appropriate class, participate in conferences and related research, and otherwise contribute to the intellectual life of the university. The Chair(s) will be an established or emerging scholar broadly situated in the fields of business analytics and/or finance. Applicants of the Chair in Business Analytics are expected to conduct research in the application of data science in business such as data-driven decision making and leadership. Applicants of the Chair in Finance will conduct research in the application of data analytics in finance, and other relevant areas.
- Awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 Academic Year
- Applications accepted until September 15, 2025
- The next competition, for awards to be taken up in the 2026-2027 Academic Year, will open in February 2026
- US$50,000 for academic year (8 months)
- Grants begin in September 2026
- Contact: Iman Abdulmoneim Fulbright Canada Program Officer, Recruitment
- Formal letters of invitation should not be sought; however, applicants are encouraged to contact the institution to discuss research interests.
- Specializations:
- Business Analytics: data-driven decision making and leadership, data strategy, use, impact and management of analytics in organization
- Finance: use, impact, and management of data analytics in finance
About the Sprott School of Business
The Sprott School of Business is dedicated to providing innovative programs, conducting leading interdisciplinary research and developing meaningful collaborative partnerships. Sprott brings together faculty with research interests aligning with our core strengths in innovation, responsible management and international focus. Its location in Canada’s capital makes it an ideal research location to engage with government and non-government organizations in the capital region.