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Mar 28, 2024·Strategic plan
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Departmental Plan 2024-2025
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) 2024-25 Departmental Plan outlines its strategic direction to advance social sciences and humanities research and training, fostering innovation and inclusive economic growth for Canadians. Key priorities include strengthening Canada's research competitiveness through international collaborations and interdisciplinary initiatives like the New Frontiers in Research Fund and Canada Biomedical Research Fund. The plan also emphasizes developing a diverse and highly skilled talent pool by promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), supporting Indigenous-led research and training, and enhancing research security. Furthermore, it focuses on ensuring research knowledge is effectively used to address societal challenges, with a commitment to responsible data stewardship, open access, and advancing sustainable development goals.
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Departmental Results Report FY2023
The 2022-23 Departmental Results Report for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) covers the fiscal year 2022-23. It presents the Council's results achieved under its core responsibilities, including funding social sciences and humanities research and training, and institutional support for the indirect costs of research, along with internal services, spending, and human resources information.
Feb 1, 2023·Strategic plan
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Action Plan 2024
The action plan addresses systemic anti-Black racism within the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). It focuses on dismantling barriers faced by Black scholars and researchers, promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and research training. The plan aims to correct underrepresentation, remove structural and cultural barriers, improve data collection and analysis, foster culture change, and leverage SSHRC's leadership role to influence broader institutional changes. Key outcomes include increased representation, equitable funding, unbiased merit review processes, and a more inclusive research ecosystem.
Jan 1, 2023·Strategic plan
Social Sciences And Humanities Research Council Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy 2023-2027
This Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy outlines the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council's (SSHRC) plan to contribute to the Government of Canada's Federal Sustainable Development Strategy goals. The plan is structured around four key pillars: promoting knowledge and skills for sustainable development; advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and addressing inequality; reducing waste and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles; and taking action on climate change and its impacts. SSHRC aims to achieve these by supporting research, fostering equitable participation, greening its operations, and leading collaborative initiatives to address complex global challenges and foster a sustainable future.
