Social sciences and humanities Research in action
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) supports research and knowledge mobilization activities that enhance our understanding of social, cultural, technological, environmental, economic, political and wellness issues.
Discover how research and training in the social sciences and humanities are benefiting Canadian society.
Knowledge mobilization
Knowledge mobilization involves the flow and uptake of research knowledge between researchers, knowledge brokers and knowledge users—both within and beyond academia—in ways that can benefit users and create positive impacts in Canada and internationally. It makes sure everyone benefits from publicly funded research. See SSHRC’s Guidelines for effective knowledge mobilization for how to incorporate knowledge mobilization in your research.
Services and information
Research stories
Use key words and filters to find stories about SSHRC-funded research projects in the social sciences and humanities.
SSHRC Storytellers Challenge
Are you a postsecondary student with a research story to tell—in up to three minutes or 300 words? Learn how to enter, find quick tips and meet past winners.
Winners of SSHRC’s Impact Awards
These awards celebrate the achievements of Canada's top leaders, thinkers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities. Meet previous winners of the SSHRC Gold Medal, Talent, Insight, Connection and Partnership awards.
In Conversation With
A series of public talks with recent winners of SSHRC’s Impact Awards, highlighting the value and importance of social sciences and humanities research. Don’t miss it. Join the conversation!
Insight on Canadian priorities
Discover how SSHRC-funded research is addressing issues that matter to Canadians.
KSG evidence briefs
Knowledge Synthesis Grant holders produce two-page briefs summarizing their findings and highlighting the policy relevance of their research projects.
Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative
The Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative supported community-based and -led research partnerships with postsecondary institutions grounded in the lived experience of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. This resulted in projects that analyzed the causes and persistence of systemic racism and discrimination. Read summaries of the projects’ results, supplied by the researchers themselves.