Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Funding and Award Opportunities

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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Talent Award

The Talent Award is given to an individual who maintains academic excellence, has a talent for research and knowledge mobilization and has demonstrated clear potential to be a future leader within and/or outside the academic sector. The Talent Award of $50,000 may be taken up as a fellowship to fund the recipient’s doctoral or postdoctoral research over a one-year period, or may be used, within one year of receiving the award, in the form of a grant to support research, knowledge mobilization or other research-related activities.

Note: The SFU nomination process for this award is managed through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. For an external expert review of a draft nomination, arranged through Universities Canada, please get in touch with gpsaward@sfu.ca at least six weeks prior to the agency deadline.

Agency Website: https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/impact_awards-prix_impacts-eng.aspx#talent

Upcoming Deadlines

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April 01, 2024April 01, 2024 *
16:00:00 16:00:00 America/Vancouver Application Deadline: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Talent Award Recognizes individuals who maintains academic excellence, has a talent for research and knowledge mobilization and has demonstrated clear potential to be a future leader within and/or outside the academic sector. The nomination process for this award is managed through the Dean of Graduate Studies Office. .
* NOTE: This deadline is an estimate based on previous years, but a confirmed deadline has not yet been published. We will update the deadline when it has been confirmed.
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