Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Social Sciences and Humanities Research CouncilCanada News Centre2026-07-21T12:00:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgGovernment of Canada invests more than $289 million to address social and economic challengeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-more-than-289-million-to-address-social-and-economic-challenges.html

Today, the Government of Canada announced more than $289 million in support for 1,788 social sciences and humanities research projects and partnerships across Canada.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-07-21T12:00:30-04:00Top research communicators named at 2026 SSHRC Storytellers Challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/06/top-research-communicators-named-at-2026-sshrc-storytellers-challenge.html

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) today announced the winners of the 2026 Storytellers Challenge, during a special showcase at the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) conference.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-06-16T15:01:18-04:00Government of Canada invests in Indigenous-led researchhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-invests-in-indigenous-led-research.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $12.7 million investment for Indigenous-focused research initiatives.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-05-20T11:21:17-04:00SSHRC announces 2025 Aid to Scholarly Journals recipientshttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/04/sshrc-announces-2025-aid-to-scholarly-journals-recipients.html

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Aid to Scholarly Journals (ASJ) competition. SSHRC is awarding more than $22.7 million over the next three years to support a diverse range of Canadian scholarly publications, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed research dissemination.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-04-24T13:45:38-04:00New national research partnership to improve Canada’s productivity receives inaugural granthttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2026/02/new-national-research-partnership-to-improve-canadas-productivity-receives-inaugural-grant.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced a federal investment of $6 million over 15 years to support a novel national research partnership that will drive solutions to boost Canada’s productivity over the coming years.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2026-02-09T05:48:32-05:00Canada’s leading social sciences and humanities scholars celebrated for achievements in research and impacts on societyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2025/11/canadas-leading-social-sciences-and-humanities-scholars-celebrated-for-achievements-in-research-and-impacts-on-society.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced the recipients of SSHRC’s 2025 Impact Awards.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2025-11-24T08:59:22-05:00SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge celebrates the winning narratives of innovative researchhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2025/06/sshrcs-storytellers-challenge-celebrates-the-winning-narratives-of-innovative-research.html

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is delighted to announce the winners of its 12th Storytellers Challenge

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2025-06-13T14:01:54-04:00Top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to societyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2024/11/top-canadian-researchers-honoured-for-their-transformative-contributions-to-society.html

SSHRC Impact Awards spotlight groundbreaking work in mental health, democracy, and cultural preservation

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2024-11-25T08:26:45-05:00Canadian researchers join Trans-Atlantic Platform projects aimed at strengthening democracy, governance and trusthttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2024/08/canadian-researchers-join-trans-atlantic-platform-projects-aimed-at-strengthening-democracy-governance-and-trust.html

In times of change and upheaval, democracies face new pressures that can erode public confidence and weaken society.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2024-08-15T09:30:57-04:00Government of Canada invests in research partnerships to push the boundaries of innovationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-invests-in-research-partnerships-to-push-the-boundaries-of-innovation.html

Research partnerships have the power to amplify the impact of new ideas through the creation and exchange of knowledge across disciplines, sectors and borders. Such partnerships generate valuable insights that can lead to intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefits for all Canadians.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2024-05-29T15:07:58-04:00Postsecondary students win national Storytellers Challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2024/05/five-students-win-national-storytellers-challenge.html

Postsecondary students share stories about why social sciences and humanities research matters

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2024-05-06T20:20:32-04:00Government of Canada partners with civil society organizations to create new sustainable agriculture research networkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-partners-with-civil-society-organizations-to-create-new-sustainable-agriculture-research-network.html

Investment in research is key to driving better outcomes for the agricultural sector and positioning Canada to seize the economic opportunities of a net-zero future.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2024-03-19T09:30:29-04:00Leading social sciences and humanities researchers recognized for excellence and impacthttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2023/11/leading-social-sciences-and-humanities-researchers-recognized-for-excellence-and-impact.html

Annual SSHRC Impact Awards celebrate outstanding research contributions made by Canadian scholars

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2023-11-23T21:30:24-05:00Five rising communicators win 10th edition of SSHRC Storytellers Challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2023/05/five-rising-communicators-win-10th-edition-of-sshrc-storytellers-challenge.html

Today, Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), has announced the winners of the 10th edition of the 2023 Storytellers Challenge. SSHRC’s annual Storytellers Challenge calls on postsecondary students to demonstrate—in up to three minutes or 300 words—how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2023-05-29T13:56:48-04:00Government of Canada announces recipients of Gender-Based Violence Research Initiativehttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-announces-recipients-of-gender-based-violence-research-initiative.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced that six research projects on gender-based violence will receive more than $3.5 million from the Gender-Based Violence Research Initiative.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2023-05-25T11:29:02-04:00Government of Canada announces recipients of Knowledge Synthesis Grants on gender-based violencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-announces-recipients-of-knowledge-synthesis-grants-on-gender-based-violence.html

Grants to highlight research insights and identify gaps on the issue of gender-based violence

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2023-02-21T11:28:12-05:00Canada’s top researchers in social sciences and humanities recognized with prestigious national awardshttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2022/11/canadas-top-researchers-in-social-sciences-and-humanities-recognized-with-prestigious-national-awards.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the five recipients of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) 2022 Impact Awards. These awards are the highest honour bestowed by SSHRC. They recognize outstanding Canadian researchers and their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded partially or entirely by SSHRC.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2022-12-01T10:00:18-05:00The Government of Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation launch a new funding opportunity to support Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2022/11/the-government-of-canada-and-the-national-centre-for-truth-and-reconciliation-are-pleased-to-launch-a-new-funding-opportunity-to-support-a-reconcil.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, along with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), announced the launch of a funding opportunity to establish a national research program to advance the understanding of reconciliation.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2022-11-23T14:26:27-05:00Government of Canada launches pilot initiative to further support Indigenous master’s studentshttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-launches-pilot-initiative-to-further-support-indigenous-masters-students.html

Removing barriers to postsecondary education is integral to having a representative and diverse research community in Canada. To advance Indigenous training and build Indigenous research capacity in Canada, support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students is key.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2022-09-01T11:00:18-04:00Government of Canada invests in over 800 projects to advance social sciences and humanities researchhttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2022/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-over-800-projects-to-advance-social-sciences-and-humanities-research.html

More than $175 million in funding will support research that addresses environmental inequality, economic sustainability and Indigenous language revitalization

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2022-06-16T10:57:59-04:00Five students impress with winning entries in the 2022 SSHRC Storytellers Challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2022/05/five-students-impress-with-winning-entries-in-the-2022-sshrc-storytellers-challenge1.html

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the winners of the 2022 Storytellers Challenge. This announcement celebrates the top five postsecondary students who captivated and inspired Canadians with short stories about research funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2022-05-16T14:31:13-04:00Government of Canada supports research focused on race, gender and diversity https://www.canada.ca/en/social-sciences-humanities-research/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-supports-research-focused-on-race-gender-and-diversity.html

Community-based research is critical to better understanding the causes and persistence of systemic racism and to addressing disparities related to race, gender and other forms of diversity. That’s why the Government of Canada supports research focused on the lived experiences of people from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada2022-05-09T11:30:56-04:00