Mount Saint Vincent University is home to three Canada Research Chairs: Dr. Zachary Zimmer (Family Studies & Gerontology- Tier 1 CRC in Global Aging & Community), Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac (Education, Child & Youth Study- Tier 2 CRC in Early Childhood: Diversity & Transitions), and Dr. Jennifer Khoury (Psychology- Tier 2 CRC in Interdisciplinary Studies & Neuroscience).

At MSVU, there are two (2) Endowed Chairs: Dr. Jamie Metsala (Education- Jarislowsky Chair in Learning Disabilities) and Dr. Janice Keefe (Family Studies & Gerontology- Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology).