Indigenous research
Support for Indigenous research and research training across all SSHRC funding opportunities is helping to advance Indigenous research capacity and reconciliation in Canada and abroad.
Services and information
What is Indigenous research?
The Indigenous Advisory Circle has thoughtfully crafted a clear definition of Indigenous research, which SSHRC uses to inform its support of research by and with Indigenous Peoples.
Support for Indigenous research and research training
Learn about SSHRC’s commitment to supporting research by and with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: statement of principles, strategic plan, progress report.
Indigenous Research Talent Measures
Measures to support Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers applying for Doctoral Awards and SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Indigenous not-for-profit organizations applying for institutional eligibility
Eligibility, how to apply and administrative guidelines.
Indigenous Advisory Circle
Learn about the Circle’s mandate, collaborative approach and members.
Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research
Advisory group on implementation of tri-agency strategic plan to support Indigenous research and research training.
Guidelines for the merit review of Indigenous research
Guidelines to ensure merit review of Indigenous research upholds SSHRC’s principles for merit review.
Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research
Community group of Indigenous individuals who provide advice on ethically and culturally safe peer review approaches and practices for Indigenous research.
SSHRC-supported Indigenous research projects
Search for stories about Indigenous research projects funded by SSHRC.
Tri-agency guideline on remuneration for Indigenous people participating in funded projects
Tri-agency guidelines outlining eligible expenses for compensating Indigenous Elders, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous people affiliated with not-for-profit organizations participating in or contributing to agency-funded projects.
Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative provides financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who have applied to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program.
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership in Research Network Grants
This funding opportunity affirms and seeks to build on Indigenous knowledge systems and Indigenous ontology, epistemology and methodology.
Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants
The Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants will contribute to Indigenous leadership and self-determination in research.