Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research-funding agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. It is one of three major federal granting agencies (the others being the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and Canadian Institutes for Health Research) that together are referred to as "the tri-council."

History

Created by an act of the Parliament of Canada in 1977, SSHRC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry.

Governance

SSHRC is governed by a council appointed by the federal government to represent the interests of the academic, public and private sectors.

Council committees chart the direction of SSHRC and ensure that our grants and fellowships programs meet the needs of Canadians.

Funding

SSHRC funding opportunities are available through three programs: Talent, Insight and Connection.

Talent Program