Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

The arts play a vital role in shaping more inclusive, connected and resilient communities. https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/news/2026/knowledge-synthesis-grants-recipients-announced-advance-research-on-arts-transformed.aspx

has announced 41 new Knowledge Synthesis Grants under The Arts Transformed, investing nearly $1.2 million in research examining how the arts can address complex societal challenges.

Funded projects will explore topics such as culturally diverse aging, Indigenous food systems, and accessibility in music education—advancing knowledge that can inform policy, practice and future research.

We’re funding six research projects to advance scientific knowledge of the impacts of on communities!

These projects, led and co-led by Indigenous researchers, will explore how plastic pollution affects wildlife, the environment, and human health.

This funding was made possible through a joint initiative with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

Congratulations to all the recipients! 💚

Learn more: https://ow.ly/yOfI50YYkT6

The has begun! Look for your census letter in the mail. Census data paint a portrait of Canadians and their stories – from small communities to entire provinces and territories.

Complete your census today: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-coll.

New funding opportunity: the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) for Social Sciences and Humanities has launched Preparing for Tomorrow—Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition.

T-AP brings together researchers, research organizations and funders, including SSHRC, from countries in South America, Africa, North America and Europe, to engage in transnational dialogue and collaboration.

This funding opportunity will help research teams strengthen society’s capacity to anticipate, understand and respond to future challenges and opportunities.

Learn more: https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/news/2026/trans-atlantic-platform-launches-research-funding-opportunity-to-strengthen-societies-and-strategies-in-times-of-transition.aspx

🇨🇦 How should Canada navigate a complex and rapidly changing defence and security environment? With made-in-Canada research insights.

Check out SSHRC’s new spotlight on research on defence and security – from Arctic security to defencetechnologies and more.

Find experts, browse research projects and read thought leadership on this critical topic: https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/research-in-action/canadian-priorities/defence-and-security.aspx?utm_source=facebook&hsid=b352d1b8-b34b-4ef9-ba52-5835563c6cd0

What role do universities play, what do they owe the public and what role do research funding agencies, such as , play in supporting them? Find out what Dr. Ted Hewitt thinks in his most recent University Affairs / Affaires universitaires op-ed:

What do universities owe the public? - University Affairs Institutions of higher learning exist to serve the needs of society, from global to local.

NEW: The Canada Research Training Awards Suite—Research Travel Supplements provide $9,000 to master’s and doctoral award holders who want to conduct a research trip abroad. Learn more and apply by June 10, 2026! https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/news/2026/launch-of-canada-research-training-awards-suite-research-travel-supplements.aspx

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Congratulations to Myriam Denov, SSHRC Gold Medal winner, for receiving the 2026 Governor General Innovation Award for her innovative research methods with war-affected youth. Well deserved!

War-affected Youth as Co-researchers ✨ 2026 GGIA Recipient

Congratulations to War-affected Youth as Co-researchers (Dr Myriam Denov)! GGIA Laureate, nominated by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

Learn more: https://innovation.gg.ca/winner/war-affected-youth-as-co-researchers/

RHF celebrates excellence in innovation across all sectors of Canadian society through the Governor General Innovation Awards (GGIA), by recognizing active, current innovators who are making meaningful impact on our lives.✨



Co-recherche avec de jeunes victimes de la guerre ✨ Lauréat du prix PGGI 2026

Félicitations à Co-recherche avec de jeunes victimes de la guerre (Dre Myriam Denov)! Lauréate des PGGI, nominée par Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines

Pour en savoir plus : https://innovation.gg.ca/fr/winner/co-recherche-avec-de-jeunes-victimes-de-la-guerre/

La RHF célèbre l'excellence en innovation dans tous les secteurs de la société canadienne à travers les Prix du Gouverneur Général pour l’Innovation (PGGI), en rendant hommage aux innovateurs actifs d'aujourd'hui qui ont un impact significatif sur nos vies.✨