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Research Training and Talent Development
Supports research training and talent development
Latest source updateLast Update: May 25, 2026Latest change: The scholarship pages now include 2026 competition entries and indicate that the next competitions open in July 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 25, 2026
Latest change: The scholarship pages now include 2026 competition entries and indicate that the next competitions open in July 2026.
2026 competition dates added
The doctoral and postdoctoral scholarship pages now show new 2026 competition sections marked upcoming, with next competition opening dates listed for July 2026. The main program overview remains unchanged apart from formatting, and there are no visible changes to eligibility, funding amounts, or contact information. The update also introduces refreshed competition structure and linked instructions for the upcoming cycles, so applicants should review the 2026 pages when planning ahead.
Funding available
Up to 10% of project cost
Deadline
October 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
SSHRC’s Research Training and Talent Development program supports students and postdoctoral researchers to develop the next generation of researchers and leaders across academia and the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. It promotes research skills, training of highly qualified personnel, and knowledge mobilization through undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research training in the social sciences and humanities.
- Support for students and postdoctoral research development.
- Nominations for SSHRC Impact Awards.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Letter of appraisal
- Institutional submission, where applicable
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- Doctoral students
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Eligible institutions for Impact Awards nominations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Strength of the applicant’s research and professional skills.
- Promise and overall quality of the candidate.
- Potential to contribute to intellectual, cultural, social, or economic impact.
- For Impact Awards, relevance of the nominee’s SSHRC funding to the award category.
How to apply
- Step 1: Identify the relevant funding opportunity
- Use SSHRC’s funding search tool to find the appropriate program.
- Review the instructions and competition details for the selected opportunity.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the applicant instructions.
- Obtain the letter of appraisal, where required.
- Coordinate with your institution if the application must be submitted through a Canadian institution.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit through your institution or directly to SSHRC, depending on the competition.
- Follow the deadline stated for the competition.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an adjudication process.
- Merit review committees assess applications for the doctoral scholarship competition.
- Applicants are notified through the relevant SSHRC or institutional process.
- For some opportunities, applications must first go through a Canadian institution before SSHRC submission.
Additional information
- SSHRC welcomes applications involving Indigenous research.
- Some funding opportunities include designated support for Black students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Impact Awards are available through five award categories.
- Eligible institutions can nominate researchers or students for Impact Awards.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Training and Talent Development Program
What is the Research Training and Talent Development?
SSHRC’s Research Training and Talent Development program supports students and postdoctoral researchers to develop the next generation of researchers and leaders across academia and the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. It promotes research skills, training of highly qualified personnel, and knowledge mobilization through undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
Research Training and Talent Development Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Research Training and Talent Development program?
To be eligible for the Research Training and Talent Development program, you must:
Social sciences and humanities students
Postdoctoral researchers
Eligible institutions for nominations
What expenses are eligible under Research Training and Talent Development?
Research training in the social sciences and humanities.
Support for students and postdoctoral research development.
Nominations for SSHRC Impact Awards.
Who can I contact for more information about the Research Training and Talent Development?
You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) or by phone at 1-855-275-2861.
Where is the Research Training and Talent Development available?
The Research Training and Talent Development program is available across Canada.
Is the Research Training and Talent Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Research Training and Talent Development is a Grant and Funding