The portal is now open for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grants competition.
Once again, the Faculty of Social Sciences will be coordinating a voluntary proposal review initiative. We are encouraging colleagues to submit their proposals by August 25 for pre-review. Here are some tips and resources to assist you in preparing your submission.
Once again, the Faculty of Social Sciences will be coordinating a voluntary proposal review initiative. We are encouraging colleagues to submit their proposals by August 25 for pre-review. Here are some tips and resources to assist you in preparing your submission.
Deadlines
- ASAP – Confirm your intention to submit a proposal to Sophie LeTouzé, Lead Advisor, Research.
- August 17 - SSHRC Information session 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, via WebEx
- August 18 - Internal registration by writing to info-sgr-rms@uottawa.ca
- August 25 - Deadline to hand in your draft if you wish to receive detailed feedback
- September 27 before 12 p.m. - Internal deadline for submitting your application and RE form. Signatures for the RE form are not guaranteed after this date. Verify and electronically submit your application online from your SSHRC portfolio. (Once your application has been submitted, it cannot be modified.)
- September (date TBC) - uOttawa Information Session. Details to follow.
- October 2 at 8 p.m. – SSHRC deadline
Evaluation
- Challenge—the aim and importance of the endeavour (40%)
- Feasibility—the plan to achieve excellence (20%)
- Capability—the expertise to succeed (40%)
- Detailed description of criteria – marks are awarded for each bullet
- Merit Review Committees for Insight Grants: October 2022 Competition
- Definitions for “co-applicant” and “collaborator”
Finances
- Budgets are included in the evaluation process; be reasonable and substantiate every expense.
- Guide to Tri-Agency Financial Administration
- Procedure 16-11 - Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
- Policy 21 - Reimbursement to Individuals for University Business Expenses
- Budget template (docx, 48.04 KB)
- Student salaries
- List of Eligible and Non-eligible Expenses for Stationery and Office Supplies
Resources
- SSHRC is hosting a webinar on August 17, from 10 a.m. 11:30a.m. Link to access the webinar
- SSHRC Application instructions
- Advice for Writing a Successful SSHRC Application
- Guidelines for Effective Research Training – student training
- Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization
- Digital Data Management
- SSHRC FAQ
- General process of a research project and resources
- SSHRC Manual for Adjudication Committee Members
- Knowledge Mobilization Tools
- Integrating EDI in research
Tips
- Write your proposal in clear, plain language (non-technical terms) and avoid jargon.
- Use the sub-titles provided in your Detailed Description section.
- Respect the number of pages and presentation guidelines
Questions?
Faculty of Social Sciences:
Sophie LeTouzé, Lead Advisor, Research
Research Management Services:
Francine Payant, Research Grants Officer
SSHRC:
insightgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
1-855-275-2861- Toll free