Details on SSHRC's Insight Grant 2024

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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 23 for pre-review. Here are some tips and resources to assist you in preparing your submission.

Deadlines

  • As soon as possible - Confirm your intention to apply with Sophie.LeTouze@uOttawa.ca
  • August 22 - SSHRC Information session 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • August 23 - Deadline to hand in your draft if you wish to receive detailed feedback.
  • August 30 before 4 p.m. - Internal registration by writing to info-sgr-rms@uOttawa.ca
  • September 26 before noon - Internal deadline for submitting your application and RE form. Signatures for the RE form are not guaranteed after this date.
  • October 1st before 8:00 p.m. - SSHRC deadline for submission.

Application

New - STRAC Attestation Module

General presentation

  • 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.

Advice for writing a successful application

Student training

Knowledge mobilization

Data management

Budget

Budgets are included in the evaluation process. Be reasonable and substantiate every expense.

Evaluation

Detailed description of criteria - Marks are awarded for each bullet:

  • Challenge—the aim and importance of the endeavour (40%)
  • Feasibility—the plan to achieve excellence (20%)
  • Capability—the expertise to succeed (40%).

Co-applicants and collaborators - Definitions

Co-applicants must register online and submit a SSHRC CV. CVs are not required for collaborators.

List of Committee members for the last round

RE Form – Request for funds from an external source

The RE form is mandatory for all requests for funds. Submit the RE online, then print, sign and email to Sophie.LeTouze@uOttawa.ca

Submitting Your Application

Email your RE form completed and signed by yourself to Sophie.LeTouze@uOttawa.ca   (no need to have your Director sign)

  • We will obtain the Vice-Dean’s signature and send the form to Research Management Services
  • The RE Form is mandatory.

Verify and electronically submit your online application from your SSHRC portfolio. 

(Once your application has been submitted, it cannot be modified.)

Contact information

Sophie LeTouzé

Lead Advisor, Research 
Sophie.LeTouze@uOttawa.ca

SSHRC

insightgrants@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
Phone (general information): 1-855-275-2861

Need more information?

SSHRC’s Frequently Asked Questions

General process of a research project and resources at the Faculty

SSHRC Manual for Merit Review Committee Members

Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern