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SSHRC Newsletter

OCTOBER 2026

Revised Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications launched

The Government of Canada has released a revised Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications that will make peer-reviewed articles resulting from agency-funded research freely available at the time of publication (immediate open access). By supporting broader access to research findings, the revised policy will help strengthen knowledge sharing; enable evidence-informed decision-making; and foster collaboration across academic, public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

HEADLINES

The latest from SSHRC and its partners

SSHRC announces 2026 Impact Awards finalists

Nine finalists have been announced for this year’s Impact Awards—Canada’s highest honour in social sciences and humanities research. These awards recognize outstanding researchers and students for their exceptional work to generate valuable insights, mobilize knowledge into societal applications, and conduct effective outreach activities. Winners will be announced in November.

2025-26 Canada Research Coordinating Committee review now available

The Canada Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC) has published its 2025-26 update. CRCC member organizations have redoubled their commitment to better position Canada in the global research enterprise and support national priorities, as well as promote an agile and inclusive research ecosystem.

FUNDING FOCUS

Application deadlines, program updates, application tips and more

Upcoming deadlines—get your applications in now

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Doctoral (October 19, 2026)

New Frontiers in Research Fund—Exploration stream (October 20, 2026)

Trans-Atlantic Platform (Proposal deadline: October 28, 2026)

Connection Grants (November 2, 2026)

Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity (November 3, 2026)

Partnership Development Grants (November 16, 2026)

Canada Graduate Research Scholarship—Master’s (December 1, 2026)

Knowledge Synthesis Grants—The Changing Nature of Security and Conflict (December 3, 2026)

See upcoming deadlines.

Funding tip of the month: 2027 Storytellers Challenge will soon launch

SSHRC is accepting submissions for this year’s challenge starting in October! Submissions must not exceed three minutes or 300 words and can be in audio, video, infographic or creative writing format. Any Canadian resident who is 19 or older and enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution is welcome to apply by January 19, 2027.

SPOTLIGHT
Featured stories and articles

Bullying prevention starts with adults in the education system

Canada Research Chair in Childhood Health Promotion Deinera Exner-Cortens is helping educators move beyond reacting to bullying to preventing it before it starts.

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