How to Apply

Each SSHRC grant, fellowship and scholarship program currently has its own application process. To apply for funding through any of SSHRC’s programs:

1. Determine if your research endeavour falls under SSHRC’s mandate by reviewing the Selecting a Funding Agency page. For more information on eligibility, see the Eligibility section below.
2. Determine to which SSHRC program your application would be most suited by viewing the complete list of SSHRC programs.
3. Read the program description for your selected program thoroughly to determine your eligibility for the program; the program’s context, requirements and deadlines; the value and duration of funding offered; details of the evaluation and adjudication process; and any additional program information.
4. Once your program is opened to applications (for most programs, approximately two months before the application deadline), review the application instructions by selecting “Instructions” from the “Apply” column in the grid atop your program description.
5. According to your instructions, click on the appropriate application forms, also found in the “Apply” section of the same grid.
6. Carefully review your application as you fill it out, and ensure that you have provided any additional information requested in the appropriate formats, and contacted any required resources as outlined in your instructions.

Check the “Results announced” section of the grid atop your program description to learn when funding decisions will be announced for your program.

Eligibility
Grants
Scholarships and Fellowships
Adjudication of Applications

Eligibility

Anyone participating in SSHRC-funded research activities must not be under SSHRC sanction for financial or research misconduct.

Grants

For most programs, applicants (principal investigators) must be affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution. Researchers not affiliated with a Canadian postsecondary institution are eligible to apply as co-applicants. to selected SSHRC programs and as research collaborators. to any SSHRC-supported project. Eligibility criteria specific to each program are detailed in the individual program descriptions.

Scholarships and Fellowships

For all scholarship and fellowship programs other than the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada. For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the individual program descriptions.

Adjudication of Applications

SSHRC grants and fellowships are awarded through an independent, national, peer-review process. To learn more about this process as it applies to a specific program, view the Adjudication and Evaluation section of the program description.