SSHRC Insight Grant
The main SSHRC project grant for social sciences and humanities research. Two funding streams by scale. Requires Tri-Agency Common CV.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Stream A: $10,000–$125,000 (2–5 years) · Stream B: $125,001–$400,000 (2–5 years). Note: tri_agency_cv required.
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Individual
- Eligibility
- SSHRC-eligible researchers at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Social sciences and humanities disciplines. Requires Tri-Agency Common CV.
- Format & limits
- Research Summary: 150 words · Description of Proposed Research: 1,500 words (Stream A) or 2,500 words (Stream B) · Knowledge Mobilisation Plan: 500 words
- Deadline
- Upcoming Annual · typically due October · check SSHRC website
View official scheme page
https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/insight_grants-subventions_savoir-eng.aspx
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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