Announcing the 2026 Storytellers Challenge finalists

SSHRC received a record number of submissions for the 2026 Storytellers Challenge and is pleased to introduce this year's 20 finalists. Each receives $3,000 for their exceptional skills showcasing how SSHRC-funded research is improving the lives of Canadians. Finalists advance to Phase 2 of the Challenge—the Storytellers Showcase, taking place in Montréal at the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada conference on June 16, 2026.

Check out SSHRC’s latest Insight on Canadian priorities feature, all about defence and security. It highlights research that is addressing a wide range of defence and security issues, including international defence relations and alliances, Arctic security, and national security and intelligence policies.

SSHRC, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación have entered into a formal partnership. Through this memorandum of understanding, a framework between the three partners has been established for cooperation in science, the social sciences and humanities, technology, and innovation that is inclusive, equitable, transparent, sustainable, and grounded in the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems.

The federal research funding agencies have released a revamped set of training modules on Bias in Peer Review. The updated modules reflect a shared tri-agency commitment to promote responsible research assessment, research excellence and an inclusive research ecosystem.