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eNewsletter of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
October 2021
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HEADLINES
The latest from SSHRC and its partners
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New advisory committee to help address anti-Black racism |
SSHRC recently launched the Advisory Committee to Address Anti-Black Racism to respond to equity, diversity and inclusion concerns. The 11-member committee advises SSHRC’s vice-president, Research, on breaking down existing barriers, and aims to ensure equitable access for Black scholars, amplify their voices, and enhance their visibility in SSHRC research and research training programs.
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New Canada Biomedical Research Fund soon to accept research hub proposals |
The Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat and the Canada Foundation for Innovation have started rolling out the new Canada Biomedical Research Fund and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund. A call for research hubs able to coordinate large-scale research initiatives will open later this fall. The funds, respectively, support high-risk, applied research, training and talent development to drive biomanufacturing innovation and growth; and address postsecondary institutions’ infrastructure needs, and their capacity to support pandemic preparedness and responses to emerging health threats.
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FUNDING FOCUS
Application deadlines, program updates, application tips and more
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Upcoming deadlines—get your applications in now
Competitions close soon for:
(direct applications deadline, October 17, 2021)
(direct applications deadline, October 17, 2021)
(notice of intent to apply deadline, November 2, 2021)
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Spotlight
Featured stories and articles
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True inclusion through better spaces
Robert Mizzi, Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community and Diversity Education, at the University of Manitoba, wants educators and other leaders to not focus just on social inclusion, but also “spatial justice,” so 2SLGBTQ people have a real sense of safety in the places they work and learn. His goal is to help schools and other organizations better understand how spatial design affects marginalized people.
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Helping survivors persevere
Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bree Akesson, Canada Research Chair in Global Adversity and Well-Being, studies how people manage to survive during—and following—traumatic situations like war, displacement and resettlement. Her research team has found that family and community support play huge roles in affecting a person’s resilience and perseverance. The information could influence the types and ways organizations deliver support to those who need it.
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