Last chance to enter the 2026 Storytellers Challenge 

The deadline to submit your story is fast approaching—storytellers have until January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (eastern) to enter a submission! Tell us about an interesting SSHRC-funded research project happening at your postsecondary institution. Anyone 19 years of age or older and enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution is eligible to apply. Submissions must be no more than three minutes or 300 words and can be in audio, video, infographic or creative writing format.

The Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative is now accepting applications for its Research Chairs and Emerging Leaders programs. Institutions have until March 10, 2026, to submit their registration for the first intake. Applications are then due March 24, 2026.

The International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges is now accepting notices of intent. This opportunity is funded through the New Frontiers in Research Fund and several international partners. Research projects should offer solutions to global challenges and accelerate progress towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Notice of intent deadline is March 3, 2026; letter of intent deadline is June 9, 2026.

SSHRC looks forward to strengthening research collaboration with South Africa's National Research Foundation. Our two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding this past fall during the South Africa–Canada Universities Network Workshop and look forward to identifying ways to jointly support research of benefit to both nations.