SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
Session Description
August 26 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
SSHRC Insight Grant: Strategies for Success
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2025 SSHRC Insight Grant (IG) competition for the University of Toronto community.
This session will feature a faculty panel of a recent member of the IG Merit Review Committee as well as a successful IG applicant. Panelists will provide a window into the adjudication process by sharing their experiences participating on the review committee, and insider insights on crafting a strong proposal.
This session will also include a general overview of the Insight Grant, budget considerations, and the application process and deadlines. A question & answer period will follow.
Learning Objectives
After this session, attendees will have a better understanding of:
- How SSHRC merit review committees adjudicate IG applications
- Tips for crafting stronger proposals
- Strategies for building a better budget
- Resources available to applicants
Additional Information
Featured Presenters:
Wei Ye, Research Funding Officer, Social Sciences & Humanities, Research Services Office
Mark Bold, Research Funding Manager, Social Sciences & Humanities, Research Services Office
Alberto Galasso, Professor, Rotman School of Management
Sebastian Sobecki, Professor, Faculty of Arts & Science, Deptartment of English
