President's Desk
Help us build Canada’s future
By Chad Gaffield on November 1, 2011
At SSHRC, we work with universities, colleges and partners across Canada to build the next generation of thinkers and leaders. This collaboration is increasingly important in today’s world, where individuals, communities and societies are experiencing rapid and complex change.
It is now clearer than ever that the knowledge and understanding gained from social sciences and humanities research will help fuel Canada’s success in the 21st century. In essence, the future depends on those individuals who are able to think creatively, cultivate new ideas, and share their social, economic and cultural innovations with the world.
To develop the talent needed across society, Canadian postsecondary institutions are re-imagining how to engage students with a view toward enhancing learning outcomes and success beyond the campus. Similarly, SSHRC is re-examining its support for emerging researchers—both to ensure our programs embrace new thinking about cognitive and professional competencies, and to help maximize the contributions that the social sciences and humanities make to Canada‘s economic prosperity and quality of life.
In this context, we are seeking your perspectives, insights and ideas about our Talent program. As one of SSHRC’s three core funding programs—along with Insight and Connection—our Talent program supports the most promising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. I invite you to participate in our Talent program consultation, and look forward to engaging with you on this important topic during the coming months. With your input, we hope to develop new and innovative ways to support students and postdoctoral fellows that will help them to build careers and to contribute across society.
Thank you for your help. I look forward to hearing your ideas as we work together to create a better future for Canada and for the world.
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