Join us for an information session on the RDP SSHRC Internal Grant Program. Whether you're an experienced researcher or just starting out, this event offers valuable insights into accessing modest research funding for small scale projects (up to $6,000), knowledge mobilization activities (up to $6,000) and supports the dissemination of research results in open access peer-reviewed venues (up to $3,000).

Date: Friday, March 8
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online
 

Eligibility Criteria

SSHRC eligible disciplines are not the same as categories of disciplines for programs and recognition of credits for graduation. Examples of disciplines included, but not generally known are: management, business and administrative studies; education, communications and media studies; library and information science.

Eligible applicants are those faculty with continuous, conditional continuous, probationary continuous, or sessional appointments who are conducting research in SSHRC-eligible disciplines (including but not limited to Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, and Social Work).

Agenda

During this session, you'll hear from two recipients of past grants who will share their experiences and the impact of their research projects.

• Dr. Laura Davis (English Instructor, School of Arts and Education)
  Project Title: Margaret Atwood and Literatures of the Environment
  Summary: Dr. Davis, an English Instructor at the School of Arts and Education, received an Explore Grant to delve into the environmental themes in the works of Canadian author Margaret Atwood. She explored Atwood’s archival papers at the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, uncovering insights into Atwood’s environmental activism and its influence on Canadian literature and environmental policies.
   
• Dr. Anah-Jayne Samuelson (English Instructor, School of Arts and Education)
  Project title: Indigenous Resurgence through Wahkohtowin: David A. Robertson's Re-imagining of Canada's Foster Care System in The Barren Grounds
  Project Summary: Dr. Samuelson, an English Instructor at the School of Arts and Education, was awarded an Exchange Grant to present her research on Robertson’s novel at the International Research in Children’s Literature Congress. Her work is now shaping her upcoming publications.

We'll provide an overview of the grant program, including the funding streams, application process and provide tips.  Please note that two competition cycles will be held in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024, and deadlines will be provided accordingly