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SSHRC launches Global Health and Wellness funding opportunity

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Genome Canada, has launched the , a novel, two-year pilot funding opportunity designed to encourage innovative research partnerships and projects. By breaking down methodological barriers and empowering participants to explore novel approaches to research, the ICF Ideas Lab will promote knowledge sharing and provide foundations for future interdisciplinary projects. This Ideas Lab is part of SSHRC’s initiative.

During the workshops, participants will form research teams and develop ground-breaking project ideas with the potential to inform policies and programs addressing the needs of diverse sectors throughout Canada. Following the workshops, teams will be invited to apply for funding to further develop their ideas and research projects. SSHRC will award up to five grants, valued up to $250,000 per grant.

More information about the ICF Ideas Lab can be found on the . 

The deadline for Expressions of Interest for the workshop is Thursday, May 25. For more information on the call, please contact: KSG-SSC@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.