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SSHRC Storytellers Challenge
Creative student stories about research impact
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Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 4,000
Deadline
January 19, 2027
Opened October 20, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
SSHRC Storytellers Challenge invites Canadian postsecondary students to present SSHRC-funded research through creative storytelling. It highlights the impact of social sciences and humanities research across Canada and rewards strong storytelling, clarity, engagement, and public understanding.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Written creative narratives, infographics, audio files, or video files featuring SSHRC-funded research projects or initiatives.
Documents Needed
- Consent and agreement form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens.
- Permanent residents of Canada.
- Student permit or visa holders.
- Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution.
- Previous winners, if the research featured is materially different from their previous winning submission(s) and they meet all other eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible
- Postdoctoral researchers.
- SSHRC employees, including immediate family members and those living in the same household.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Submissions that meet all eligibility requirements are judged on Creativity/Engagement (30%), Persuasiveness (30%), and Clarity (40%).
How to apply
- Agree to the Consent and agreement form.
- Submit the entry electronically through SSHRC Storytellers Secure Upload between October 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (eastern), and January 19, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. (eastern).
- Submit the story as a file through the Secure Upload; website links are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Submissions are judged by a panel of judges chosen by SSHRC, and the decisions of the judges and SSHRC are final and not open to appeal.
- Finalists and winners are notified by email in March 2027 with instructions on how to claim the applicable prize.
- Before collecting a prize, selected finalists or winners must provide a consent and release within five calendar days of being notified.
- If an individual declines the prize, it may be awarded to another submission in accordance with the Challenge rules and regulations.
Additional information
- Submissions may be in English, French, or both.
- Collaborative submissions are accepted for up to two students.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Program
What is the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge?
SSHRC Storytellers Challenge invites Canadian postsecondary students to present SSHRC-funded research through creative storytelling. It highlights the impact of social sciences and humanities research across Canada and rewards strong storytelling, clarity, engagement, and public understanding.
How much funding can be received?
SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on October 20, 2026.
Who is eligible for the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge program?
To be eligible for the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge program, you must:
Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or student permit or visa holders.
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution.
Applicants must be 19 years of age or older at the time of submission.
What expenses are eligible under SSHRC Storytellers Challenge?
Written creative narratives, infographics, audio files, or video files featuring SSHRC-funded research projects or initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at Storytellers@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.
Where is the SSHRC Storytellers Challenge available?
The SSHRC Storytellers Challenge program is available across Canada.