Insight Development Grants from SSHRC fund innovative, early-stage research projects in the social sciences and humanities to advance new ideas and approaches.
Funder: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$100,000 total over 1–2 years; minimum $10,000 in at least one year
Summary: Supports early-stage research and innovative approaches in the social sciences and humanities for both individuals and teams.
This program supports the development of new research questions, methods, and theoretical approaches at the early stages of research in the social sciences and humanities. Funding is available for short-term (1–2 year) projects proposed by individuals or teams, with the aim of fostering bold, innovative research that advances knowledge in these fields. Projects may include case studies, pilot initiatives, critical analyses, and collaborations across disciplines and sectors. Both emerging and established scholars are eligible, provided the project represents new directions in research.