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eNewsletter of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
March 2025
| | A new harmonized tri-agency scholarships and fellowships program is coming this summer | A new suite of training awards will consolidate the various scholarship and fellowships programs offered by Canada’s three federal research funding agencies into one harmonized program. Awards will continue to be offered at the master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral levels, and processes will be similar to previous competition cycles, helping ensure a smooth transition for applicants, administrators and reviewers. Registration opens soon for information webinars coming this spring. | | | |
HEADLINE NEWS
The latest from SSHRC and its partners
| | | | Call for feedback on the Canadian classification of research and development | Does the Canadian Research and Development Classification reflect the Canadian research landscape? Have your say now! Researchers are invited to provide feedback and comments via Statistics Canda’s website. Submissions close at the end of August 2025. | | | | New Frontiers in Research Fund launches 2026 Transformation competition | The New Frontiers in Research Fund 2026 Transformation competition is now open. Grants of 2 to 4 million dollars per year for six years will support Canadian research teams conducting large-scale, world-leading interdisciplinary research that addresses a major challenge and offers the potential for real and lasting change. | | | | Policy Innovation Partnership Grants offer long-term funding for research on key public policy issues | SSHRC has launched a pilot program aimed at funding long-term, high-impact research in areas of key importance to Canada’s future. The inaugural competition’s target area is research that boosts Canada’s productivity. | | | | 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs competition now open! | The 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program competition is now posted. Eligible institutions will be invited to attend an online information session in the coming weeks. The registration deadline for institutions to nominate Canadian or international researchers for these highly prestigious, eight-year research chair positions at eligible Canadian degree-granting institutions is January 2026. | | | | Ted Hewitt’s latest op-eds argue for the importance of academic freedom and science diplomacy | In the context of polarization from the right and the left, President Ted Hewitt wrote in the National Post about the need for government funding to support research that represents all Canadians. Ted also wrote in Research Money, urging more use of science diplomacy to counterbalance current pain points in Canada-United States trade relations. | | | | Call for Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research members (francophone and Atlantic region) | The Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research is seeking new members with a deep understanding of Indigenous research. Applicants must be interested in contributing to improving the research landscape for Indigenous researchers and students in Canada. While all expressions of interest are welcome, this particular call is intended to recruit francophone and Atlantic nations (including urban, rural, northern and on-/off-reserve Indigenous Peoples) candidates. | | |
FUNDING FOCUS
Application deadlines, program updates, application tips and more
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Funding tip of the month: Multifactor authentication is coming to CCV
To improve security and protect the privacy of users, the three federal research funding agencies will be implementing multifactor authentication in the Canadian Common CV (CCV) in March 2025. While the agencies have announced a gradual transition to a new, narrative-style CV, some funding opportunities will continue to use the CCV beyond March. Multifactor authentication uses two methods to verify the identity of a user before giving them access to the CCV.
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Spotlight
Featured stories and articles
| | Equitable representation strengthens Canada’s scholarly knowledge | Tameka Samuels-Jones, an assistant professor at York University and co-director of the institution’s Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean is challenging “otherness” and breaking down barriers to researchers born outside of Canada, such as Canada’s higher cost of living, ineligibility for funding opportunities restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and differences in professional cultural practices. | | Shaping stronger education through community-based solutions | Community knowledge and local initiatives are shaping innovative solutions in early childhood education. Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Canada Research Chair in Early Childhood: Diversity and Transitions at Mount Saint Vincent University is using this knowledge to create a learning environment that is not just safe, but culturally responsive, allowing its diverse student body to feel seen and valued while realizing their full potential. | | |
