Insight Research

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Insight Research a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Insight Research is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Insight Research?

Insight Research is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Q: Who is eligible for the Insight Research program?

To be eligible for the Insight Research program, you must: • Individual or team researchers eligible • Funding reserved for CRSH eligible fields

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Insight Research?

You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Q: Where is the Insight Research available?

The Insight Research program is available across Canada.

Last Update: August 1, 2025

Canada

Supports excellence in social sciences and humanities research

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Insight Research program, administered by SSHRC, supports research excellence in the social sciences and humanities, fostering knowledge creation and addressing societal challenges through individual or team projects. Eligible activities include disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral research, with funding available via Insight Grants or Insight Development Grants; maximum funding amounts vary depending on the specific grant stream.

Activities funded

Research initiatives aimed at advancing understanding of individuals, groups, and societies.
Projects addressing complex societal, cultural, economic, technological, or environmental challenges.
Interdisciplinary or cross-sector research collaborations among researchers or teams.
Initiatives focused on mobilizing research knowledge to inform both academic and non-academic audiences.
Programs providing high-quality research training experiences for students.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 64,500

Evaluating immigrant youth integration programs in local school systems

$ 60,000

Studying urban green spaces’ effects on community wellbeing

$ 74,000

Analyzing gender gaps in STEM university enrollment and success

$ 56,000

Measuring impacts of remote work trends on small businesses

$ 69,500

Developing digital literacy modules for Indigenous adult learners

$ 78,000

Exploring policy solutions to food insecurity in northern communities

Eligibility

The applicant may be an individual scholar or a team of researchers.
The project must focus on research in the social sciences and humanities.
The research must aim to build knowledge and understanding about people, societies, or related topics.

Selection criteria

Depth and scope of knowledge advancement from disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or multisectoral perspectives.
Quality and caliber of the researchers involved.
Originality of research approaches, particularly those addressing complex subjects requiring collaboration among multiple disciplines or institutions.
Ability to provide high-quality training to students.
Potential for knowledge mobilization to generate intellectual, cultural, social, and economic impacts.

How to apply

Review eligibility and opportunities

Review the Insight Research program guidelines from SSHRC
Verify your eligibility for funding opportunities
Choose between Insight Development Grants or Insight Grants

Prepare research proposal

Assemble a research team or confirm individual participation
Define the research objectives and approach
Draft a proposal addressing program objectives

Review and validate application

Review all application materials for completeness
Verify compliance with SSHRC rules and criteria
Obtain necessary institutional approvals

Submit application to SSHRC

Submit the completed application via the official SSHRC online system
Ensure all supporting documentation is included

Await funding decision

Monitor the application status through the portal
Wait for SSHRC to review and provide a funding decision

Additional information

Funding opportunities are available for both individual researchers and teams.
The program emphasizes knowledge mobilization to both academic and non-academic audiences.
The grant aims to foster research that addresses complex societal challenges.
The program is managed by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Insight Research Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Insight Research. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.