Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
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Protecting the environment and its resources for current and future generations
Read more: Environmental law
Building bridges between science and Inuit knowledge
Read more: Meaningful engagement of northern Indigenous communities in research
Imagining Canada’s Future
Research for a better tomorrow.
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For Canada to be successful in the 21st century, we need to anticipate the challenges ahead and keep our minds open to the potential futures facing us all. This is the inspiration behind SSHRC’s Imagining Canada’s Future initiative.
New funding opportunity
Living Within the Earth’s Carrying Capacity
Latest News
December 5, 2019
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 SSHRC Impact Awards
SSHRC welcomes back Navdeep Bains as minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
November 22, 2019
Update on Eligibility Requirements of Paid Parental Leave for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows Who Receive Granting Agency Funding
November 21, 2019
Funding tip
Planning to apply for partnership funding, or need help managing a partnership? SSHRC's Partnerships Tool-Kit includes useful tools and resources to help researchers and partners plan and implement a partnership—from preparing an application to mobilizing knowledge.
Funding Focus
Healthy Cities Research Training Platform
Application deadline: December 10, 2019
New Frontiers in Research Fund—2019 Exploration Competition
Resource Centre Tools to help you in the application process