National
April 1, 2025
February 18, 2025
$50,000 CAD
The Connection Award recognizes an outstanding SSHRC-funded initiative that facilitates the flow and exchange of research knowledge within and/or beyond the social sciences and humanities research community.
Eligible institutions are invited to put forward nominations https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/about-au_sujet/policies-politiques/statements-enonces/list_eligible_institutions-liste_etablissements-admissibles-eng.aspx; No self-nominations
Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents or a “protected person” under subsection 95(2) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, by the nomination deadline.; Hold or have held SSHRC funding pertinent to the Award.; Maintain affiliation with an eligible institution for the duration of the Impact Award.; Given to an individual or a team of six people maximum (including the nominee) whose initiative has engaged the campus and/or wider community, and has generated intellectual, cultural, social and/or economic impacts.
SSHRC Nomination Process:
– Institutional nomination process (one-page maximum).
– Institutional nomination letter and rationale (three pages maximum).
– Information supporting the nomination.
– Nominee’s SSHRC CV and disclosure forms, plus CVs of any co-applicants (up to six team members).
– Three letters of support (max 2 pages each) from referees.
