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We've compiled the data and have some interesting numbers to share from SSHRC's most recent competition cycle.
In 2016-17, SSHRC received over 13,000 funding applications, and awarded more than 4,300 new grants and fellowships. Over the course of the competitions, some 700 people took part in adjudicating applications, which involved over 3,600 external assessments.
Enjoy this summer reading, and see you in September!
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AT A GLANCE
A look at what we do by the numbers
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HEADLINES
The latest from SSHRC and its partners
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These five talented students are SSHRC's Final Five Storytellers for 2017. Our expert judges chose these incredible communicators from the Top 25 finalists after they presented live on stage at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences on May 29. Finalists showcased research on a range of topics, including big data, Indigenous knowledge and immigration. Find out more about the presentations.
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SSHRC and the Canadian Public Relations Society jointly awarded McMaster University with the SSHRC Award of Excellence for communicating social sciences and humanities research news. The award was announced at a gala on May 30 in Kelowna, British Columbia. Learn more about the award.
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To celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, we asked researchers to tell us how social sciences and humanities research has advanced Canadian society.
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" SSHRC's support of Aboriginal research has played an important role in enhancing the understanding and valuing of Aboriginal languages, world views, traditions, knowledge systems and contributions among Canadians. Scholars and Aboriginal Elders agree that mutual understanding, appreciation and respect for one another and for cultural differences are the hallmarks of an inclusive, cohesive and accepting diverse society."
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FUNDING FOCUS
Application deadlines, program updates, application tips and more
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Do you work in health research with a focus on social sciences and humanities?
SSHRC is now funding projects in this field. To reflect this, SSHRC has updated its guidelines for eligibility of applications related to health research. Review SSHRC's subject matter eligibility guidelines for more details.
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Competitions close soon for:
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Funding tip of the month: How does SSHRC support Aboriginal research?
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SPOTLIGHT
Featured stories, events and activities
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Memorial University's Tom Gordon is a driving force behind Tradition & Transition, a SSHRC-funded partnership to preserve and reinvigorate Labrador Inuit culture and promote the use of Inuktitut. The project is providing schools with educational tools to help children learn this traditional language.
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Can playing sports help strengthen a community, revive a culture or counter poverty and isolation? Researcher Alexandra Arellano and her team have learned that PLAY (Promoting Life-Skills in Aboriginal Youth) can do all that, and more.
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Stay tuned for the Impact Award finalists
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