How applications are reviewed
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) research grants and fellowships are awarded through an independent merit review process designed to ensure the highest standards of excellence and impartiality. Merit review is a transparent, in-depth and effective way to allocate public research funds.
Services and information
Merit review process
Learn about the principles behind SSHRC’s merit review process, as well as reviewer roles and how to get involved.
Best practices in scholarly research assessment with DORA
Discover how SSHRC is ensuring robust, equitable and impactful merit review processes aligned with the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
SSHRC Manual for Merit Review Committee Members
The policies and procedures followed in the merit review of applications for SSHRC funding, including links to guidelines for reviewing research training and Indigenous research.
Merit review committees
Lists of members of the merit review committees that evaluate SSHRC applications and make recommendations about which projects to fund.
Annual report on competitions
Highlights from the latest report on SSHRC competitions: features statistics on support for committee members, committee membership and workload.