National
April 1, 2026
February 18, 2026
$50,000 CAD
The Talent Award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual who holds a SSHRC doctoral scholarship or fellowship or postdoctoral fellowship. 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.
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.
