Governance, executive team and advisory groups
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council is governed by a council appointed by the federal government, managed by executive team members who are Designated Public Office Holders, and guided and supported by advisory bodies with members from the research community and stakeholder groups in Canada.
Services and information
Governing council
Learn about the role, members and mandate of SSHRC’s governing council
Executive team
Meet the SSHRC president, vice-presidents and chief financial officer.
President’s Desk
Read statements and editorials from SSHRC president Ted Hewitt.
Programs Committee
Learn about the committee’s role, members and mandate.
Executive Committee
Learn about the committee’s role, members and mandate.
Independent Audit Committee
Learn about the committee’s role and members.
SSHRC Leaders
Learn about the SSHRC Leaders network’s role and members and read meeting reports.
Indigenous Advisory Circle
Learn about the Circle’s mandate, collaborative approach and members.
Advisory Committee to Address Anti-Black Racism in Research and Research Training
Learn about the committee’s role, members and meetings.
Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Systemic Ableism
Learn about the committee’s role and members.